Skype Opens Video Chat on Mobile (iOS)
As expected, Skype just unleashed the video calling feature on iOS devices with its mobile version 3.0. The feature works over WiFi or 3G, as both ways or just receiving side for the camera-less iPad and 3rd generation iPod Touch.
The client app will enable video chat between iOS devices or iOS and Mac / Windows desktops/ laptops.
Video call from Skype arrives then it would pose a threat to Apple FaceTime. FaceTime users might find Apple solution easier to use but limited to Apple products. With FaceTime, users can just use the phone book and email address to call versus Skype, which requires registration and use nickname for caller ID.
Feature highlights
- Make Skype to Skype video calls on WiFi and 3G
- 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.
The new video conferencing feature works between capable iOS devices as well as desktop machines. Skype is a free download on the App Store.
The app is available in the iTunes App Store
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