Wire

Wire

8.3
68 Votes
4.19.0 by Wire Swiss GmbH
Updated on 06.02.2026

Wire for Android is the new messaging application by Janus Friis, one of the creators of Skype, that places special emphasis on the design of its interface.

Communicate like never before

The first version of Skype was released more than 10 years ago and over the years communication has changed a lot. Janus Friis, one of the founders of this software, now owned by Microsoft, has now released a new messenger app: Wire.

What innovations does Wire offer?

  • Very neat design with an attractive interface.
  • Possibility to call from the app.
  • group chats.
  • Send YouTube videos or music from SoundHound.
  • ping function.
  • Encrypted and secure communications.

Get Wire for Android and experience a new communication experience with the app that aims to rival WhatsApp.

Requirements and further information:

  • Minimum operating system requirements: Android 7.0.