Looks like it was only a matter of time. So now, you can video Skype from a Windows PC to an iPhone or iPod touch! Nice!! :)
Skype unleashed version 3.0 of the Skype App for iOS this evening. The new version brings the long awaited video conferencing for iPhone and iPod Touch.
- 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.
http://www.macrumors.com/2010/12/30/skype-video-calling-for-ios-over-wi-fi-and-3g/ (http://www.macrumors.com/2010/12/30/skype-video-calling-for-ios-over-wi-fi-and-3g/)
That's awesome, makes me want to get another iPad next year with the camera.
Hmmm, that has to be awkward at best on a 3Gs (which I have). I guess it is a one way video call, or you have to use a compact mirror. I'll have to experiment with the feature.
It looks like it's supported but ad I've never video Skype'd with anyone since my brother came back from Africa I doubt I'll ever need to use it.
Still, isn't technology wonderful!
Quote from: Bromptonboy on December 31, 2010, 09:10:45 AM
Hmmm, that has to be awkward at best on a 3Gs (which I have). I guess it is a one way video call, or you have to use a compact mirror. I'll have to experiment with the feature.
Not really meant for use on older models that lack the camera support.
Quote from: Rico on December 31, 2010, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: Bromptonboy on December 31, 2010, 09:10:45 AM
Hmmm, that has to be awkward at best on a 3Gs (which I have). I guess it is a one way video call, or you have to use a compact mirror. I'll have to experiment with the feature.
Not really meant for use on older models that lack the camera support.
3Gs just has the rear facing video camera - but I get the option to have a video call. Anyone tested this yet on the 3Gs?