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Pros
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Pro Push is quick
Push notifications are extremely quick.
Pro Cross-platform
Support for iOS, Android, and Blackberry.
Pro Built-in browser
Kik is the first messenger with a built-in browser.
Pro Easy to use interface
Pro Video shooting is easy
A swipe down from the main screen of Qik and a tap on the record button will start recording a video that can be up to 42-seconds long. Once recorded the video can be sent to anyone in the address book.
Pro Allows canned video responses
Up to 12 five-second videos can be recorded and used as a quick way to respond.
Cons
Con Not for young people
Kik has a lot of sexual predators and can be dangerous for kids.
Con Limited to contacts in the address book
It's only possible to send video to contacts in the address book.
