Zalo

Most people within the English-speaking audience don't quite realize how incredibly large the Asian market is, especially around Vietnam and neighboring areas, and so an app like Zalo, which is a social media app for the Vietnamese, is always a welcomed addition to that very large culture.

Reviewing the Ins and Outs of Zalo

Just a short foreword before we start reviewing Zalo: This isn't a product that would interest you unless you have some sort of ties to Vietnamese and similar cultures. Unless you have a large social base in these Asian countries, this app probably isn't your cup of tea. With that being said, Zalo is a great app for Vietnamese users. It basically acts like any social media messenger or IM service, in that you register with the service and then you're free to send an array of IMs and phone calls, etc, to stay in touch with friends in your network. The big selling point with this app in particular is that it's geared for the niche Vietnamese market and not the larger Western market at large. This means everything from its languages offered to its features are centered on Vietnamese culture and thus are best left for the Vietnamese to download and use.

Overall, this app isn't too different from any other social media site you'll find out there. It even has a throw-back quality, if you appreciate the old-school chat rooms like MSN. You can set up and join a wide array of public chat rooms on this app, and you can even use the app as a dating site.

Pros and Cons of This Android App

Pros

• Perfect for the Vietnamese market
• Very user friendly and intuitive
• Has a large existing base
• Streamlined design and attractive layout

Cons

• Rather large file size
• Only really caters to the Vietnamese market

This version of Zalo includes bug fixes and app-wide performance improvement. Zalo will keep trying to bring you the best experience possible!