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imo is a proprietary audio/video calling and instant messaging software service.[1][2] It allows sending music, video, PDFs and other files, along with various free stickers.[3][4] It supports encrypted group video and voice calls with up to 20 participants.[5][6] According to its developer, the service possesses over 200 million users[1] and over 50 million messages per day are sent through it.[2]

imo
Developer(s)PageBites
Initial releaseApril 2007 (2007-04)
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeInstant messaging
LicenseProprietary
Websiteimo.im

History

The product was created as a web-based application in 2005 for accessing multiple chat platforms,[7] including Facebook Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and Skype chat.[8] It was developed by PageBites, and required one's phone number to verify the users' account.[9] In March 2014, support for all third-party messaging networks ended.[10]

In January 2018, the app reached 500 million installs.[11]

imo.im has implemented end-to-end encryption for its chats and calls, ensuring that the conversations remain private between the sender and receiver.

See also

References
  1. "Instant messaging app 'IMO' raises awareness among millions amid COVID-19 pandemic". Zee News. 2020-05-30. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  2. "Imo Messenger: One of the Best Ways to Stay Connected". 2 May 2013.imo imo
  3. "imo video call s and chat". CCM. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  4. "imo.im Quietly Building One Solid Multi-Network Instant Messaging App". TechCrunch. 25 October 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  5. Author, AppAdvice Staff. "imo video calls and chat HD by Baby Penguin". AppAdvice. Retrieved 2021-01-05. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. "imo free video calls and chat – Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  7. Racoma, J. Angelo. "imo CEO Ralph Harik explains decision to drop 3rd party IM support". e27. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  8. "IMO.IM Is The Best IM Web Service You've Never Heard Of". TechCrunch. 6 February 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  9. "How to create IMO account without phone number | Gadgets Now". Gadget Now. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  10. "IMO Drops Third-Party Messaging Networks: Save Your History Now". MakeUseOf. 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  11. "Messaging app imo passes 500 million downloads". Android Police. 2018-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
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