App Suggestions for Communicating with your Loved Ones While Hospitalized (Free apps to be used on any device)

Facebook Messenger: Anyone with a account can use for a quick way to message, voice call, or video chat with loved ones! Great for groups or one-on-one.

FaceTime: Connect with family and friends around the world with FaceTime. Make audio and video calls from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to other iOS devices, or even a Mac. (Only for Apple devices) Great for groups or one-on-one.

Glide – Live Video Messenger: Send lightning fast video messaging, see responses live or when it’s convenient! Great for groups or one-on-one.

GroupMe: A home for all of the Groups in your life. Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If your loved one does not have this app installed, they will receive your message via text message. Great for groups.

Houseparty: is a face-to-face where you can connect with the people you care about most. This app alerts you when your friends are “in the house” and ready to chat so you can jump right into conversation. The same goes for you opening the app! Great for group video chats.

Page 1 : LINE reshapes communication around the globe, bringing you closer to your family, friends, and loved ones – for free. With voice and video calls, , and limitless variety of exciting stickers, you’ll be able to express yourself in ways you never thought possible! Great for groups or one-on-one.

Marco Polo: combines the best of texting, , and video chats – all in one private, easy to use app. Great for groups or one-on-one.

Skype: keeps the world talking. Say “” with an instant message, voice or video call – all for free – no matter what device is being used. Great for groups or one-on-one.

Text Message: is available on both Apple and Android devices, and can be a quick way for real time communication with your loved ones while hospitalized.

Viber Messenger: Chats & Calls: is the FREE, simple, fast, and most secure messenger and calling app. Viber allows sending of free messages, audio, video calls and group chats – all with 100% privacy. Great for groups or one-on-one.

WeChat: WeChat is more than a messaging and social media app – it allows the ability to chat and make calls with friends and family, read news and play games. Great for groups or one-on-one.

WhatsApp: WhatsApp Messenger is a free messaging app available for smartphones, allowing you to message and call friends and family from all over the world. WhatsApp allows for group chat, the ability to send and receive photos, videos, documents, and voice messages. (Good for international communication) Great for groups or one-on-one.

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