Yeah, whether it's limited to WiFi or not, is the big question.
Not that it won't be nice simply having compatability with other video Skype devices, but 3G would be handy.
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Skype Video Calling Coming to iPhone?
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Yeah, whether it's limited to WiFi or not, is the big question.
Not that it won't be nice simply having compatability with other video Skype devices, but 3G would be handy.
It's not the big question, it's an answered one. (3G is supported.) People need to learn how to read.
Agree. And "late" is only valid when someone takes a loss from it not arriving on time. Skype had a lot of maneuvering to do other than getting the code working.
Apple Facetime is published as an open standard and it's connection to WiFi has held it back via AT&T edict that video data would overload their network. I'm sure Skype has been doing a lot of infrastructure work to minimize network impact. This is not Angry Birds.
Time for Rule 34 on mobile video conferencing!
It's about time... Been waiting for that for ages now.
Video over 3G? Would love it, but my iPhone 4 has problems dealing with voice over 3G in Skype saying network speed is average.
Video over 3G? Would love it, but my iPhone 4 has problems dealing with voice over 3G in Skype saying network speed is average.
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I expect 3G for all other phones.
Where did it say 3G for the iPhone on AT&T?
Nope, Yahoo messenger app does iPhone to PC, iPhone to iPhone, PC to PC.
And I think there is a Mac OSX beta out already for iChat to iPhone, and they supposedly are working on a Windows version that can do the same.
In my earlier post, I said in the Skype help document that was posted. Doesn't mention AT&T, but I highly doubt they will block it. Tango and Yahoo video chat both work on AT&T 3G.
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Bout time!
A reason to buy an iPad?
An iPad with a front facing camera with a Skype App may make me think about buying an iPad. I could also see people getting one for parents who currently do Skype to Skype with their grandkids.
An iPad with a front facing camera with a Skype App may make me think about buying an iPad. I could also see people getting one for parents who currently do Skype to Skype with their grandkids.
Agreed. It would totally make FaceTime even more redundant than it already is if it worked over 3G.
I think the reaction on the Skype forums has told the developers they've wasted their time making the Mac beta just like the Windows GUI.
I will be seeking to use an alternative chat/webcam protocol if the Skype Mac Beta isn't improved. I've been waiting for an excuse to use iChat.
you can already do yahoo messenger video chat over 3G
nope, not on iOS, just voice. same with android
I hope FaceTime and Skype learn from one another.
The benefit of FaceTime is that it works off your email address and it's always on. I don't need to launch an app or sign in. I'm available the same way my phone is available. Skype is cross platform and works over 3G. Both have a ways to go before we can just write off the idea of video calling.
The benefit of FaceTime is that it works off your email address and it's always on. I don't need to launch an app or sign in. I'm available the same way my phone is available. Skype is cross platform and works over 3G. Both have a ways to go before we can just write off the idea of video calling.