Video Calling

Facebook announces new chat, video calling options

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 a 7:01 pm

While there's no word yet on whether these new features will come to the existing Facebook for iPhone app, or the upcoming Facebook for iPad app, Facebook announced new ways to keep in touch with your friends today.

Skype for iPhone updated to support Skype for TV

By Andrew Wray, Wednesday, Feb 9, 2011 a 12:36 pm

The Skype app for iPhone and iPod Touch has received a small update today with support for making video calls to more Skype clients, specifically Skype for TV:

You can now make video calls to a wider selection of Skype clients and devices, such as Skype for TV.

Skype for iPhone hits 3.0, adds video calling over Wi-Fi and 3G

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Dec 30, 2010 a 12:37 am

It took a while but Skype for iPhone has finally hit version 3.0 and now includes video calling, not only over Wi-Fi like Apple's FaceTime but over 3G as well! Here's the complete update list:

Make Skype to Skype video calls on WiFi and 3G (Additional Data charges may apply)
Call Skype desktop users (Mac OS X or Windows) and other iPhone users.
Two-way video calls supported on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 4th gen.
Receive only video supported on iPad and iPod touch 3rd gen, with no camera.
Make video calls in portrait and landscape.
Skype video calling requires iOS 4.0 or above.

We're testing it out now and will update asap with results. How's it working for you?

UPDATE: First impressions after the break!

[Free - iTunes link, thanks @laniceto for the head's up!]

Skype video calling coming to iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4

By Brian Tufo, Friday, Dec 24, 2010 a 2:07 pm

Skype is saying they have some video-related announcements heading our way for CES 2011 in a just over a week and you know what that means -- iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4 video calling, right?

Skype is participating in an event titled "Video Calling Gets Ready for Primetime" and they have also recently put up a question and answer from one of their users. The user asked how they could make a video call from their iPhone using Skype. Well Skype went ahead and decided to answer that question:

T-Mobile takes shots at Apple/AT&T in their newest TV ad

By Brian Tufo, Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 a 2:48 pm

T-Mobile's latest TV add takes shots at Apple and AT&T alike, exclaiming that they now have "America's Largest 4G Network". They also pit their new myTouch 4G against the iPhone 4 in what seems oddly similar to the Mac vs. PC commercials of yesteryear.

Whether or not you believe HSPA+ is really 4G, T-Mobile is careful not take direct shots at the iPhone. It mainly focuses on AT&T's known network limitations (specifically the fact they don't allow 3G video calling). T-Mobile probably made the right decision there as I'm sure they would love to get their hands on the iPhone to help bolster their sales.

Check out the video after the break and let us know your thoughts on T-Mobiles shots at Apple/AT&T.

iSeeU brings FaceTime-like video calling to iPhone 3GS [Accessory]

By Staff, Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 a 11:00 am

There is an endless list of apps that allow you to make video calls with your iPhone 4, and aside from Apple's FaceTime, most of t hese are also compatible with the 3GS, but it can be quite awkward to video call without a front facing camera.

Korean company, PLAYMASS, have produced a new accessory that can solve the problem, iSeeU.

iSeeU clips onto your i Phone 3GS, and flips open to reveal a series of mirrors, that allow you make a video call using the rear facing camera. One neat thing about iSeeU is, you can easily swivel it off to the side to switch the cameras, so that you can still show your friend what the rear facing camera would normally see.

It takes two to Tango - 3G video chat for iPhone 4

By Staff, Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 a 10:48 am

Tango video calls, as the name suggests, is an app that allows for users to enjoy the benefits of the front facing camera on the iPhone 4 to make a video call over their cellular 3G network. Tango Features: 

Yahoo! Messenger app with 3G video chat now live in App Store

By Staff, Monday, Oct 11, 2010 a 5:15 pm

On Sunday we told you that Yahoo! sent in their update to Apple for the Messenger app to allow for 3G video calling -- well today the update is live in the iTunes App Store.

Yahoo Messenger app to add 3G video chat

By Staff, Sunday, Oct 10, 2010 a 10:10 am

Earlier this week the VP of Yahoo! Mobile in America, David Katz, let slip that Yahoo! will soon be supporting video chat on their mobile apps, including iPhone. A Yahoo Spokesperson has said that he believes:

the iPhone app has already been approved by Apple and that it would be would be available “soon.”

The advantage of Yahoo video calling is that the user will not only be able make video calls with iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4. but with Android devices, Mac and Windows PCs, and anything else Yahoo supports. Yahoo's app will also not be restricted to just Wi-Fi like FaceTime, and will be able to be used via 3G/4G.

iOS 4.1 beta 3 features: FaceTime connections via Email

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 a 8:17 am

FaceTime accounts are currently tied to iPhone 4 phone numbers but new reports on iOS 4.1 beta 3 show the option to initiate a FaceTime video call via email address as well.

We've already seen rumors that FaceTime would be tied into Apple or iTunes IDs, and if Apple does indeed plan to roll out the service to future iPod touch and iPad devices with front-facing cameras but without phone numbers, it's a logical and necessary step.