Download Free Kik Messenger For Android
Messaging apps are highly popular among Android users and there are many alternatives to pick from. However, many apps require new users to provide their personal phone numbers for authentication, which might represent a privacy issue for those who don't wish to share such personal information.
Kik doesn't need you to provide a phone number, but it also doesn't offer security features and might make some users feel exposed.
Some Stability Issues With The Interface :
The UI is quite intuitive, with a side menu that offers access to sections inside the app to settings you can make. In addition, it has shortcuts to other apps and plugins you can download for Kik. Still, it doesn't come with instructions or tutorial for showing new users how to navigate inside the app and use all its features.
The app has separate section with recommended websites and apps, as well as new games and application that users may download and play with. The side menu works like a browser, in the sense that it opens websites but it does have a rather long delay time and it's missing all the features that only a browser can offer.
Chat With Friends :
Since users don't need to type in their phone number, they can allow the app access to their contact list and find on the network. Access the help section if you have any questions, but it will take you out of the app and open your browser, which doesn't really make sense, since Kik has the capacity of opening webpages.
Simply tap on the bubble to find people or start a group. Search for users by typing in their full usernames, as the app doesn't provide you with suggestions which can be a good thing as it means that random people won't message you. It comes with emojis and in order to send a message you'll need to tap on the bubble.
Share Pictures And Webpages :
The app has some sharing options, users can access their gallery and send images or snap pictures and share them instantly. Messages are send fast and the app shows you whether the recipient read or saw the image. You can also browse and send links to webpages inside the app.
Still, the app has some privacy issues as it seems that users may block people on the network but they can't make their profile private or change their username if they wish. In addition, the app records your location even it doesn't really need it for any of its features. Also, users have no option of logging out of the network.
Messaging apps are highly popular among Android users and there are many alternatives to pick from. However, many apps require new users to provide their personal phone numbers for authentication, which might represent a privacy issue for those who don't wish to share such personal information.
Kik doesn't need you to provide a phone number, but it also doesn't offer security features and might make some users feel exposed.
Some Stability Issues With The Interface :
The UI is quite intuitive, with a side menu that offers access to sections inside the app to settings you can make. In addition, it has shortcuts to other apps and plugins you can download for Kik. Still, it doesn't come with instructions or tutorial for showing new users how to navigate inside the app and use all its features.
The app has separate section with recommended websites and apps, as well as new games and application that users may download and play with. The side menu works like a browser, in the sense that it opens websites but it does have a rather long delay time and it's missing all the features that only a browser can offer.
Chat With Friends :
Since users don't need to type in their phone number, they can allow the app access to their contact list and find on the network. Access the help section if you have any questions, but it will take you out of the app and open your browser, which doesn't really make sense, since Kik has the capacity of opening webpages.
Simply tap on the bubble to find people or start a group. Search for users by typing in their full usernames, as the app doesn't provide you with suggestions which can be a good thing as it means that random people won't message you. It comes with emojis and in order to send a message you'll need to tap on the bubble.
Share Pictures And Webpages :
The app has some sharing options, users can access their gallery and send images or snap pictures and share them instantly. Messages are send fast and the app shows you whether the recipient read or saw the image. You can also browse and send links to webpages inside the app.
Still, the app has some privacy issues as it seems that users may block people on the network but they can't make their profile private or change their username if they wish. In addition, the app records your location even it doesn't really need it for any of its features. Also, users have no option of logging out of the network.