Fring, the cross-platform mobile VoIP app, has released an refurbish that brings local four-way video-calling to the iPad, before Skype has even released an iPad app of any kind.
The app, that is moreover existing for Android and even in Nokia's OVI store, offers video and audio talk over both Wi-Fi and 3G (unlike FaceTime, that is now Wi-Fi - and iOS - only).
Considering that Apple's own iChat multi-way video calls at initial compulsory a honking great Mac Pro to beginner and manage the session, running this on an iPad shows how far you have advance in only a couple of years. Sure, you may do not take your iPad skiing, or blow kisses to 3 of your friends at once similar to you see in the promo print above, but there are times when four-way talk could advance in useful.
The without doubt use is podcasting, but as Fring offers no desktop program it's doubtful to seize Skype anytime soon. In fact, this might be Fring's leading problem. Most of my Skype calls (and I suppose the most of all video calls) are to family and friends far away. Most of these do not have smartphones yet, let alone tablets, so Skype waste the default for now.
Still, if you can obviously manage to turn up more than a buddy who are both geeky sufficient to have Fring, and are moreover as great seeking as the people in these promo shots, then great fitness to you. You are evidently awesome.
NEW! Fun Group Video Chat for iPad: Full Size! [Fring]
Fring for iOS [iTunes]
See Also:
Apple Change Quietly Makes iPhone, iPad Into Web Phones
Test: Fring Brings VoIP To iPhone With Mixed Results
Fring Brings Video Calling Over 3G to iPhone 4
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