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What Verizon iPhone does does FaceTime over 3G
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No one really knows, but I don't think that it will be able to do it without Wi-Fi... Because they did say the iPhone will feature all the same features, with the only differences being the 3 new antennas. But no one really knows yet, but my guess is know because I am sure Verizon would have said something about it, so people would get the Verizon iPhone over the AT&T one.
No one really knows, but I don't think that it will be able to do it without Wi-Fi... Because they did say the iPhone will feature all the same features, with the only differences being the 3 new antennas. But no one really knows yet, but my guess is know because I am sure Verizon would have said something about it, so people would get the Verizon iPhone over the AT&T one.
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Of course it can, besides the fact that it's 98% the same device, any device that does FaceTime works
iPod touch 4g to mac, or either of those to any iPhone.
Its pretty cool actualy, you can talk to people in other countries over FaceTime with no charge, but a phone call would suck the money from your wallet.
Too many people criticize the iPhone for not being able to do video calls over 3G. This is false. Apps such as Tango and SKYPE allow you to make video calls over 3G. With Skype, you can video call anybody on a PC, Mac, iPhone/iPod touch, or and Android device (provided they have the right hardware.)
Just because the stock video calling feature doesn't work over 3G doesn't mean that it can't. As far as I know, Android doesn't even come with a stock video calling app.
Yes, you can definitely still do it over WiFi. It's still unknown whether or not it will be available on 3G this year.
"What Verizon iPhone does does FaceTime over 3G"
I'd probably be so excited I couldn't write a coherent sentence.
I'd probably be so excited I couldn't write a coherent sentence.
The wifi-only limitation is merely a software limitation which can be removed with a jailbreak. I've been making FaceTime calls over 3G for a few months now on the Three UK network and even with only two bars of 3G you can still make a pretty good call.
This may just be my own ignorance, but aside from just initiating a FaceTime call outright (i.e. not while on a call), how would one switch to (3G) FaceTime whilst on the phone with someone, since a Verizon iPhone would not be capable of doing voice and data at the same time, wouldn't the call disconnect? Since jailbreaking allows you to make FaceTime not limited to WiFi, I'm just curious.
With the latest Verizon Skype, I believe a regular voice call is made first, then the app hangs up and switches to a data connection to transceive audio.
I presume that Facetime would work the same, switching from a voice call to a data connection transceiving both audio+video.
But doesn't that defeat one of the very principal pillars of FaceTime, namely that it uses no cell minutes?
It's one thing if the initial call is to your local calling area, but I use FaceTime with people all over the world and it would be a real pain, to say nothing of the expense, if I had to initiate an overseas FaceTime call with an actual phone call to that same overseas number.
Been using facetime over 3G on AT&T whether they like it or not.
Jailbreak baby
sadly I have unlimited data and still don't use up 2gb in a month so I dont think they care much lol.
The other question was about switching to a Facetime call from an already-in-progress voice call.
I would think that regular Facetime initiated calls would still work the same, unless Verizon asks Apple to do something different.
Oh I see your question now. Okay, I would hope VZW doesn't make Apple do the same as Skype does, requiring a call first.
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Exactly.
Phones like the Evo and My Touch 4G use a 3rd party app to make video calls over carrier networks, and you can certainly do the same thing with the iPhone 4.
The hiccup here is that FaceTime is Apple's own creation, and in true Apple fashion, they would rather have it work really well on wifi only, than to give the option to use their new darling over 3G and have the results come out not so well. (and have regular Joe consumer think the whole thing sucks).
So when will Apple open up FaceTime to run over cellular data? I'd guess that will come with 4G (LTE) or maybe 3.5G (HSPA+).
Till then, just do it the way Android phones do it, (3rd party app) or JB and use My3G.
mrat93 said:
Exactly.
Phones like the Evo and My Touch 4G use a 3rd party app to make video calls over carrier networks, and you can certainly do the same thing with the iPhone 4.
The hiccup here is that FaceTime is Apple's own creation, and in true Apple fashion, they would rather have it work really well on wifi only, than to give the option to use their new darling over 3G and have the results come out not so well. (and have regular Joe consumer think the whole thing sucks).
So when will Apple open up FaceTime to run over cellular data? I'd guess that will come with 4G (LTE) or maybe 3.5G (HSPA+).
Till then, just do it the way Android phones do it, (3rd party app) or JB and use My3G.
Been using facetime over 3G on AT&T whether they like it or not.
Jailbreak baby
sadly I have unlimited data and still don't use up 2gb in a month so I dont think they care much lol.
I hear you.
Beeing able to do Facetime over 3G is great.
Long live the JB revolution
stop, take a breath and think about what you're saying....you think it's AT&T blocking 3G facetime? then why can I video chat on yahoo messenger via 3G? and Tango? and knocking? all of those apps allow video chatting over 3G WITHOUT JAILBREAKING...so it's not AT&T it's APPLE...just like Apple blocked Google Voice they are holding up 3G facetime...and even in your own post you mention that you use an app that allows video chats over 3G..so how is it AT&T's fault again? BLAME APPLE
You make a valid point and I'm not debating you but what would Apple gain from doing this? Wouldn't they be crippling their device and eliminating a huge selling feature?
maybe AT&T allows it on certain apps because they are not as widespread as facetime would be since it comes on every phone standard.
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I think it boils down to concerns about the user experience.
I've used FaceTime over 3G many times (thank you DevTeam) and I can tell you there are times when it's ok, and times when it sucks. You just never know as plenty of bars doesn't equal plenty of network speed.
Over wifi though, FaceTime is as good a videochat program as I've ever used.
My guess is that Apple is choosing to limit it to wifi in order to keep the experience (and consumer reputation) very good, even if limited in usefulness.
Given that it really doesn't use that much bandwidth, I'm betting they will certainly enable FaceTime over cellular networks with the switch to 4G networks (and accompanying 4G-capable iPhones).
bigjnyc said:
I think it boils down to concerns about the user experience.
I've used FaceTime over 3G many times (thank you DevTeam) and I can tell you there are times when it's ok, and times when it sucks. You just never know as plenty of bars doesn't equal plenty of network speed.
Over wifi though, FaceTime is as good a videochat program as I've ever used.
My guess is that Apple is choosing to limit it to wifi in order to keep the experience (and consumer reputation) very good, even if limited in usefulness.
Given that it really doesn't use that much bandwidth, I'm betting they will certainly enable FaceTime over cellular networks with the switch to 4G networks (and accompanying 4G-capable iPhones).