Would you look at that! Facetime got 2 new features today:
– HD (High Definition)
– a price tag of 0.99 cents (app store link)
The HD feature is going to require you have an HD camera (such as on the new Macbook Pros that came out on Feb 24, 2011).
The additional cost for Facetime is said to be part of an accounting issue (thank you sarbanes oxley) more than Apple’s desire to squeeze you for ten of your hard-earned dimes.
Whoa. I guess this makes it official… you’ll be able to Facetime between networks in the US. Good times all around!
How do you get started with Facetime? Here’s the short version:
1. You need hardware: either an iPhone 4, iPod Touch/iTouch or a Mac (any recent mac with an video camera should do). If you have a Mac, you’ll need to download Facetime from Apple.
2. Open Facetime for the first time and you’ll be prompted to create an account (email/phone number and password). Set it up once and you’re done!
3. Find a friend to call for a video chat!
Those are the basics! Of course for as simple as it can be, there’s much more to it. In the coming weeks we’ll take a look at the details and start delving out the tips and tricks for all the great ways you can enhance Facetime for your personal use. How do you plan on using Facetime?
Well how about that? Not to be content with Facetime on AT&T, Verizon announced today they are bringing the iPhone 4 and Facetime to the Verizon network. Exciting news!
So starting in February 2011, people will be able to contact each other in a Facetime video call if they have:
– an iPhone 4 on AT&T
– an iPhone 4 on Verizon
– an iPod Touch (aka iTouch) on any wifi network
– a Mac with the free Facetime software installed
Welcome to the big video show, Verizon fans!
