6 posts and columns on Qik

Skype Does Better With Group Calls Than Mobile

in Personal Technology on January 12, 2011 at 6:03 pm PT

Walt tests two new Skype features: mobile video calling, and computer-based group videoconferencing.
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Skype Snaps Up Mobile Video Chat Player Qik

in Commerce on January 6, 2011 at 10:50 am PT

Skype has confirmed it is acquiring Qik, a start-up that has been getting attention over the past year for becoming the default video chat software on many new smartphones with forward-facing cameras.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Is iPad’s First Real Rival

in Personal Technology on November 10, 2010 at 6:02 pm PT

The Galaxy Tab is a serious alternative to the iPad and one that will be preferred by some folks who want a camera and the ability to run Web videos and applications written in Adobe’s Flash software, writes Walt.
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What New Features Will Google Reveal at Mobile Event Thursday? Some Think It Should Be Integrated Video Calling.

in News on August 10, 2010 at 4:00 pm PT

Today, Google sent out a notice that it would be holding an event Thursday morning at its San Francisco offices, where the search giant would be “unveiling a couple of cool new mobile features.” Although it is not going to be the case, said sources, some wish one of those features coming soon would be integrated video calling in the Android mobile operating system, especially given that Apple is reportedly planning an aggressive expansion of its FaceTime software in its many devices.

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Almost Famous: Harold Smith IV of OWLE

in News on January 15, 2010 at 12:59 am PT

We Skyped with Harold Smith IV, CEO and co-founder of OWLE, the uber-built iPhone rig that attempts to bridge the gap between a camera on a phone and camcorder. We talked gadgets, apps, “Star Trek,” the Apple stores and more. Enjoy Harold’s yellow suspenders!
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