Next Android version?

[Jambone]

So as everyone is aware, ICS is coming to the Sensation - however I'm curious as to whether it'll support video calling natively? Clearly it is possible to do, and frankly I was disappointed that HTC didn't take the same initiative as Samsung to put their own video-calling in. But I'd like to see the option there ASAP!

 

[Nekromantik]

im sure you can use skype and google talk to video call on senny.

 

[Jambone]

im sure you can use skype and google talk to video call on senny.

Yes, but it requires the person you're calling to have Skype, or else "skype credit". Ditto for Google, they need the app.

 

[brusko1972]

I use tango for video calls

 

[Mainspring]

you can video chat with anyone with gmail account and a vid capable computer. (and phones with the app of course).

think it's about as "native" as it's gonna get on google's eco system.

 

[ajonesma]

I think the OP is looking for Android to gets it's equivalent to Apple's Facetime.

Right?

 

[Nekromantik]

as far as im aware Samsung phones dont have own video calling app.
they use google talk and skype too, gtalk being free 100%.

 

[ukjm2k]

Google Talk would be the most likely equivalent to Apple's FaceTime.
Comes built in with video talk tech on Android 2.3.5

 

[djbspliff]

I'm not sure I follow. Idk how much more native you want being that gtalk comes on most Android phones. You look at the iPhone face time is only for I phone 4 now 4s and the iPad and iPod. Maybe the better word he's looking for is deeper integration maybe
Sent from my Sensation using xda premium

 

[ajonesma]

ICS source code should be out November 17th, so custom roms will have ICS support soon!

http://www.androidcentral.com/ice-cream-sandwich-source-code-coming-nov-17-says-notion-ink-ceo

 

[Nekromantik]

ICS source code should be out November 17th, so custom roms will have ICS support soon!

http://www.androidcentral.com/ice-cream-sandwich-source-code-coming-nov-17-says-notion-ink-ceo

means new CM will start to be made!
Hopefully we have CM nightlies by January.

 

[apatch]

I know that this problem/question is many time mentioned but seems that some do not understand the purpose for so called "native video calls support".

Do I have to know what video call application my responder must have installed just to effectively make a video call ? NO it's just lame. Even old nokia phones support video calls NATIVELY, so it's just an excuse of lousy google coders or another limitation between different platforms.

 

[ckai]

I've often thought this was a bit stupid from Android/HTC's point of view. My old Sony Ericsson could do it.

Do I have to know what video call application my responder must have installed just to effectively make a video call ?

Exactly. It should be integrated like making a phone call or sending an SMS. Tap on the person in your contacts and it comes up with another option to video call.

The biggest thing I think should happen is if your on a call to someone you have the option of transferring to video call, just like you can put the call on speaker phone. Full native integration. Hell, I could do this simple transfer on the Sony.

Here's hoping though.