When the heck is Skype going to add push notifications damn it! Maybe their new supernodes can take this role. Of course, there are still uses for FaceTime, such as the seamless video calling to other iPhone users, while Skype has to be running in order to receive video (or voice) calls. After all, not everyone owns an iPhone, while just about every mobile device and every computer platform (Windows, Mac, Linux) supports Skype. It'll be interesting to see how many users switch from using Apple's FaceTime to using Skype. Here's a screenshot of the new Video Call button. You can even receive video calls on the iPod touch 3rd generation and the iPad. The new app is compatible with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 4th generation with i0S 4.0 or above. My Skype displayed the universal sign for pause (two bars) and said "You're on hold". Interestingly, Rich received a call just as he video called me and was able to put the Skype video call on hold. This could really cause the mobile video market to explode! Nevertheless, it was pretty amazing to do video calling from an iPhone. Perhaps the 3GS processor isn't up to snuff or I was low on memory. Then after about 5 minutes it went completely black, but I could still hear Rich speaking. After awhile my 3GS started going black for a few seconds and then would turn back on. Rich Tehrani and I tested it this morning on his iPhone 4 with my iPhone 3GS (only rear-facing camera). Skype Video for iPhone is here! You can now make video calls from your iPhone with the latest update from the Apple App Store.
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