Curious about Facetime

[a1insun]

Hi,
I'm thinking to have an app developed that uses Facetime. I don't yet have an iPhone yet though as I'm waiting for the iPhone 5 to come out. I'm curious if Facetime is stable? Is it only for use with other iPhone users? Is it only available if one is near a WiFi connection? Does it work with a 3G network? Is there any speculation about the iPhone 5's capability with a video chat feature?

 

[iCrank]

Hi,
I'm thinking to have an app developed that uses Facetime. I don't yet have an iPhone yet though as I'm waiting for the iPhone 5 to come out. I'm curious if Facetime is stable? Is it only for use with other iPhone users? Is it only available if one is near a WiFi connection? Does it work with a 3G network? Is there any speculation about the iPhone 5's capability with a video chat feature?

FaceTime is stable. It's only for iPhone or iPad/Mac users. With the latest firmware's it's only available over wifi unless jailbroken. That will change within the next few weeks when iOS 5 releases.

 

[a1insun]

Thanks. I wonder is Facetime free between two iPhone users or is there voice or data usage costs?

 

[iCrank]

Thanks. I wonder is Facetime free between two iPhone users or is there voice or data usage costs?

It's free. In iOS 5 it can be used over 3G so you'll see data charges there

 

[AndySavage]

While developing this app check out your competitors...fring oovoo tango skype. An app that works flawlessly on 3G-4G-Wifi with 1on1 up to 4 with great speeds multi resolution options, cam/voice filters easy/adaptive gui, AND dual camera support would be a killer. Add in twitter-fb-aol-yahoo-(insert randomsocialsite) integration and youve got a money maker.
*i should be in school for programming*

 

[a1insun]

Anyone know if it is possible to have a facetime video chat while at the same time bringing on the line someone on a landline, creating a 3-way conference call?

 

[iCrank]

Anyone know if it is possible to have a facetime video chat while at the same time bringing on the line someone on a landline, creating a 3-way conference call?

No that's not possible. FaceTime is between 2 users. Plus how is the person with the landline going to join in. Not possible.

 

[bab2010]

Anyone know if it is possible to have a facetime video chat while at the same time bringing on the line someone on a landline, creating a 3-way conference call?

No there is no such an option on FaceTime. Here is a screenshot when you are connected and ongoing FaceTime:

No option to add or make a conference call, and I guess no option to receive additional call while in FaceTime.

 

[theputterman55]

Did the OP ever get their app going, sure would like to see what they we starting.

 

[iHolophyte]

It's free. In iOS 5 it can be used over 3G so you'll see data charges there

Can not be used over 3G unless its an iPhone 4s. Not necessarily iOS 5. My iPhone 4 is iOS 5 but FaceTime can only be used over wifi unless jail broke.


iHolophyte

 

[Yptcn]

I have a 4S and didn't know it could be used with 3G , thanks for the heads up.

Must the other person be on 3G also or can the be on WiFi ?

 

[iHolophyte]

I have a 4S and didn't know it could be used with 3G , thanks for the heads up.

Must the other person be on 3G also or can the be on WiFi ?

Depending on their phone. I.E if it's not the 4s then they'll need to be on wifi. You'll know as it won't connect at their end.


iHolophyte

 

[Lita]

The Tango app allows video calls over 3G without being jailbroken. You can even have video calls with Android users using the Tango app.

 

[Thomasjtsi]

I've been talking to this girl for the past couple months.

Bravo... and what is your point?!?

 

[redbone79]

It's my experience that you can only use FaceTime with wifi. My boyfriend and I both have iPhones 4s, and we can use FaceTime only while connected with wifi. We were showing a friend our phones, tried to use the FaceTime and the phones told us we needed wifi. Tango is good, we use that, and I also use it with my deaf sister who has a Samsung android phone.