From what I understand that FaceTime on iP4 requires WIFI and iP4s can be used with either WIFI and 3G network is that correct?
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FaceTime (iP4 and iP4s)
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Yep on wifi only but I've found if u drift away from wifi when using FaceTime 3G takes over till u end the call lol
Yep on wifi only but I've found if u drift away from wifi when using FaceTime 3G takes over till u end the call lol
Who's your provider?
The moment I am out of reach from my router the FaceTime call drops.
Why "bummer"? Download the Tango app. It's free. Works on 3G. It's cross platform. There's a PC app, and they're working on a Mac app for it.
People around here act like FaceTime is the ONLY video chat option available. You have a great piece of technology, use it.
Yeah I just found out about Tango yesterday after reading my friend's blog. I haven't test it yet.
See post 9 above.
Why do people make such a big deal out of using a 3rd party app to do video chat over 3G? There are several that work.
So then I assume you have downloaded ZERO apps, and only use what came pre-loaded on the phone? Because downloading the app is the only "inconvenience" of the process.
And speaking of convenience; how about the fact that Tango (as well as Skype and Yahoo! Messenger for that matter) are also cross-platform utilities, whereas FaceTime is not. Not EVERYONE has an iPhone or iPod touch. Need/want to "FaceTime" with someone using an Android? Can't. How about Windows Phone? Nope. A PC? Get real.
Tango can. And soon to be MAC compatible as well.
More on convenience? You're somewhere with no wifi but you do have a 3G signal and want to FaceTime. Tough luck for you. Tango will work just fine, though. As will the other 2 mentioned.
I'd say Tango is more "convenient" than FaceTime. And it will remain that way until A. It's usable over 3G and B. Is cross platform compatible.
No need to try to advance the discussion, because i just gave you the answer to why people think it's bothersome.
It's like you would need to download another app to make a phone call to another one, not just that, the other one you're calling too.. How convenient is that?
I don't care about the question in person, just so you know, so i am not in any way affected by this "problem". I'm just expressing why people may think so.