Kik Messenger (for Windows Phone)

If you've spent any time at all browsing the multitude ofInstagram photos or Vine mini-videos, there's a good chance that you've seen posts with captions containing the phrase "KiK me" or those that include a Kik username. Kik Messenger has become the de facto standard for instant messaging among the new generation of mobile social communicators. It differs from competitors like WhatsApp andViber by not requiring your phone number, but it too lets you include photos in your messages and engage in group chat.
      

       

• PROS
  Free. No ads. Super simple to set up and ad contacts. Shows when messages have been delivered and read. Private—doesn't require cell phone number. Versions available for all major mobile platforms, including Blackberry and Symbian.
• CONSNo video or audio messaging. Windows Phone offers fewer goodies than iPhone version.
• BOTTOM LINE
  Kik Messenger is one of the simplest free, cross-platform messaging apps around. It's also more private than some major competitors, and doesn't' foist ads on you.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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