FaceTime is a video calling application for Apple and designed exclusively for your devices. Although you can not make a video call to an Android smartphone with FaceTime, third party applications are compatible with both interfaces. These applications allow you to make video calls between iPhone and Android smartphones, offering similar features to the FaceTime application.
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FaceTime is an Apple product designed for use with iPhone , iPad , iPod Touch and Mac 's FaceTime application is not compatible with non-Apple devices , including those using Google 's Android operating system. FaceTime Named to offer Apple users the ability to make video calls using the iPhone 4 camera frontral and other devices, allowing both parties to see the other's face while speaking.
Features for FaceTime
FaceTime is built into the iPhone 4 and does not require additional downloads . You can hit the FaceTime button during a normal phone call to invite the other person to a video chat , or call another user since the FaceTime application itself . You can switch between the cameras front and back to show your face or give someone an idea of your surroundings. The application requires a Wi -Fi connection to work , and since July 2011, will not work on 3G networks.
Third Party Applications
The third video calling applications are available on the Apple App Store and Android Market. Applications like Skype, Fring and Tango lets you make video calls from an iPhone to an Android phone and vice versa . In addition to Wi -Fi , these applications also support video over cellular networks. Fring also supports a group call function , which allows four people to be in the same video call at once.
cost
FaceTime video calls are free for Apple users. Skype, Fring and Tango offer free calls between Android and Apple devices . Rates may apply when you call regular phones or fixed line . Check the application developer specifically in relation to their unique features and possible rates. The use of free applications for video calling does not use minutes from your monthly cell phone plan , however, does use data . Know the limitations of your data plan to avoid additional cost.