Apple iPhone HD/4G Ads to Show Video Chat?
Welcome back, front facing camera, you weren't of much use when you were on phones from 3 years ago.
It's no big secret that a new iPhone is on its way – especially not after the leaks found in both California and Vietnam. Now Apple appears to be shooting TV ads to promote the new device, according to Twitter updates from actors auditioning for the roles.
What's more, Engadget claims to have a source that tells them that one of the spots include a mother and daughter having a video chat using the front-facing camera on the new iPhone.
One of the commercials is supposedly being directed by Sam Mendes, of American Beauty fame. If Apple is putting that sort of talent (and money) behind the ads for a new iPhone, then we'll probably see it at the WWDC event on June 7.
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I remember LG advertized video chat in Iron Man which was few years back. A little late with the "innovative technology" Steve? This feature should've been a default of 3G...
More hype, joy.
And it took them only a few years to "invent" video chat...
This will revolutionize... EVERYTHING!!!!11
Why meet people in real life when you can iMeet them.
wow video chat!!! I didn't realize that technology exist thank you apple for keeping me update with the latest technology news
For some reason, i haven't purchased a single Apple product Just because of prices for features.
Hopefully i'll one day stop wimping out and spend the money on a Mac, i'm so interested but they're so expensive..
We should have had video chat like 5 years ago
Video chat over AT&T's network? buahahahahahahaha!
I own a little bit of everything, but my Macbook Pro I absolutely love.
My 3G is getting quite dated, and I am up for contract renewal so I will likely get a 4G when they come out.
They are expensive, yes, but in my opinion (I am prepared to be bashed for it) ... but you get what you pay for. The hardware in the Macbook Pro and the construction of the unibody is something that no other manufacturer has been able to replicate.
I don't like how restricted Apple products are, but I wouldn't trade them for the world.
but you get what you pay for. The hardware in the Macbook Pro and the construction of the unibody is something that no other manufacturer has been able to replicate
Heh, keep trying to fool yourself into believing that.
The only reason I bought a 3G was because it was the best phone at the time. Android phones are now far ahead of iPhones, and the OS is available on many different phones. HTC even skin it so that it looks great. I'm getting either a Droid or holding out for WP7 when it comes out.
Back on topic - video chat has been around for a while but I've never seen it EVER being used by anyone. Thing is, I think it's a useless feature to begin with.
Meh.
The only reason I bought a 3G was because it was the best phone at the time. Android phones are now far ahead of iPhones, and the OS is available on many different phones. HTC even skin it so that it looks great. I'm getting either a Droid or holding out for WP7 when it comes out.Back on topic - video chat has been around for a while but I've never seen it EVER being used by anyone. Thing is, I think it's a useless feature to begin with.Meh.
What better way to give someone the finger without having to smell them at the same time?
^ LOL!
Well played.
These posts make me laugh. It's NEVER good enough. People just enjoy bashing other people. Probably to make up for their lack of self-esteem. Go run on a treadmill. Lay off the caffeine and Twinkies.
The hardware in the Macbook Pro and the construction of the unibody is something that no other manufacturer has been able to replicate.
Macbook Pro
Intel Core 2 Duo or i5 or i7
4GB Memory
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics
gee...last time I check, those are standard Intel notebook parts...
and do look up OTHER notebook manufacturers...they DO have unibody constructions....
Earth: Final Conflict (1997)
Global Communicator
I own a little bit of everything, but my Macbook Pro I absolutely love. My 3G is getting quite dated, and I am up for contract renewal so I will likely get a 4G when they come out. They are expensive, yes, but in my opinion (I am prepared to be bashed for it) ... but you get what you pay for. The hardware in the Macbook Pro and the construction of the unibody is something that no other manufacturer has been able to replicate. I don't like how restricted Apple products are, but I wouldn't trade them for the world.
Oh you mean like what Sony and Asus do all the time? How about them Dual core processors the Mac still incorporates..Yeah, its nothing like those crappy Core i3's 5's and 7's. Oh but i hear that apple is starting to implement those! yea, they're only a couple years behind. But man, I wouldn't trade my alluminum chassis laptop for the world.
Oh whats this? A pure alluminum computer case for only $50 on newegg? Well what the heck sony? you make alluminum chassis laptops with better parts than the Mac has to offer, and you still stay $300 cheaper! hmm..what to choose, what to choose..
All I know is that I am going to avoid toms from June 7th to july 1st. Yep that should be enough time for it to subside.
How many times do we have to hear about video chat on the iphone. You know it is worthless. Thats why it never caught on at home. You dont see too many people with broadband hooking up a dedicated video phone. Even if it works, ATT cant keep up with the bandwidth that the iphones use now. And noone will pay overages on bandwidth just to see the other caller. Dumb Dumb Dumb. So you are stuck doing it over wifi (if that will even work, I dont know of any really good voip services for the iphone).
The next Apple trend: iPottie
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As overloaded as the networks are now, I'm not looking forward to new features that suck more bandwidth. Just give me tethering and I'll be happy.
Yea I'm sure AT&T is really happy about Apple adding video chat to their garbage network. Either that or it will only be on Verizon's.
As overloaded as the networks are now, I'm not looking forward to new features that suck more bandwidth. Just give me tethering and I'll be happy.
Really they wont even give you an fm radio.
Video chat becomes more feasible as networks get faster. So it sure makes more sense nowadays. A friend's old Windows phone had it in theory, BUT it simply didn't work reasonably enough to be useful. Times change, and I am looking forward to see my daughter when on the go. No useless at all, even if it's not revolutionary as Apple is likely to claim. I could see, however, that they made it easier to use (however that looks like).
This could work... charge ridiculous extra service costs for the video chat option... most users who buy in will barely use it... pump the extra money into the shit network...
Video chat over AT&T's network? buahahahahahahaha!
Hahahah exactly! Kinda like trying to swim in a pool filled with cement!
actually video chat capabilities have been around for an age now, the reason why it has not taken off is simple, battery life, video chat eats through batteries like no tomorrow, a phone with 3 hours battery talk time can barely manage 30mins video chat time. What does video chat bring to the table that's worth sacrificing 2.5 hours of normal phone call time....... unless you plan on phoning ms knowles
Man you guys are all jaded and always bashing Apple. Its kinda sad really. Sure video chat has been around a while. But what company has implemented it correctly where its actually useful on a daily basis? Oh that's right, no one.
So Apple may not have invented the wheel, but I'm pretty sure they are going to make it go around faster than anyone else has at this point.
The cruds are out today!
I'm looking forward to seeing the new iPhone specs but this feature is junk except for a few novel uses. Though it would certainly be more fun interrupting a rude video chat caller than those who use their phones in the public rest room...
Video Chat? OMG! Time to change my briefs now. I'll get excited when the Iphone performs fellatio and wipes my ass... until then, it's just another hyped up phone.
But what company has implemented it correctly where its actually useful on a daily basis?
Oh that's right, no one. Oh wait, you said that already.