Viber comes to Chrome OS

Finally, computers and devices running Google's Internet-centric Chrome OS will get the popular Internet messaging app Viber.

Viber rolled out version 5.3.0.2339 of its app to the Chrome Web Store Tuesday, as a 27.56-megabyte download.

"The app syncs with your mobile contact list, automatically detecting which of your contacts have Viber," it said.

Viber claims to have more than 516 million users who text, make HD-quality phone and video.

Other than Chrome OS, Viber can be used for OS X, iOS, Windows, BlackBerry, Linux, and Android.

But The Next Web noted Viber has stiff competition in Chrome OS.

"Google’s Hangouts app comes packaged with Chrome, and others like Imo have been available on the platform for quite some time. Viber is also limited to Chrome OS; a browser-friendly version is not yet available," it added. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News