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Decent video chat app?

I'm curious if there's a decent video chat app for Android that supports the Galaxy S besides Fring?
Fring is garbage, and aside from the horrific layout and appearance shrinks the incoming/outgoing video feeds to cram as much of their buttons and borders in as possible.
The built in function isn't an option because if I want to video chat with someone in another country here in Europe, it still routes through the cell network, incurring international calling rates, which is bull****.
So any FaceTime like apps yet that function off email or some other ID?

I'm also looking for such an app, ideally supporting video calls to googletalk.
iMovicha works quite ok for me but unfortunately only uses the main cam on the back. I have not found a way to make it use the front cam.
Siproid is supposed to support video calls too but so far I have not managed to make video work.
Did anyone have success with this?

fRing is currently the best working on for SGS i9000
the skype one only does voiceIP

AllGamer said:
fRing is currently the best working on for SGS i9000
the skype one only does voiceIP
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yes you right, but was very beautiful if fring prepare some fring-pc client because not all make videocal by phone, many just have pc for this
For moment I found only imovicha, but quality is not really good.. I hope that they prepare some upgrade for improve the video quality
ps. sorry for my bad english

The Qik app might do it.
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The Qik app might do it.
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qik is for EVO only (for front facing camera and 2 way video call)
Fring is the only option.
you need to be on firmware JM5 or JM6

Fring works on FW - JPC as well even over 3g
works well

Well that's disappointing. Fring is garbage. The actual video pane I want to see when video chatting is shrunken and bordered with their vomit colored background and buttons.
There should be absolutely nothing on the screen during that video call other than the incoming video, a small outgoing mirror, and small controls.
I hate Apple, but Facetime is where it's at. Fring is an abomination.

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Well that's disappointing. Fring is garbage. The actual video pane I want to see when video chatting is shrunken and bordered with their vomit colored background and buttons.
There should be absolutely nothing on the screen during that video call other than the incoming video, a small outgoing mirror, and small controls near the side or bottom, preferably that disappear if not used/touched.
I hate Apple, but Facetime is where it's at. Fring is an abomination.
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don't use it then, find alternative,

then you can program an App to do just as you wish, then you can sell it and make millions!
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Well that's disappointing. Fring is garbage. The actual video pane I want to see when video chatting is shrunken and bordered with their vomit colored background and buttons.
There should be absolutely nothing on the screen during that video call other than the incoming video, a small outgoing mirror, and small controls near the side or bottom, preferably that disappear if not used/touched.
I hate Apple, but Facetime is where it's at. Fring is an abomination.
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leegoon84 said:
don't use it then, find alternative,
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Hence the thread and why I made it clear I was looking for something other than Fring rather than engaging in a Fring circlejerk. Apparently there are no decent video chat apps, so the wait continues. Was simply curious if there were any good alternatives yet. Fring being the least crappy =/= good.
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then you can program an App to do just as you wish, then you can sell it and make millions!
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Hurpa durp.

By bext year we will have something decent as it will be mandatory for highend android to have ffc. The new htc desire that was revealed recent also has ffc
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I blame verizon for hogging skype for themselves.

have you asked your carried how much the rates are for just the usual video call over 3g? you know, the one where you don't need to open an app, just open the contact and click the Video Call button?
coz it's usually charged the same amount as a regular voice call...

Try Tango (tango.me) works on Android + Iphone, I haven't tried myself.

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Yahoo video messaging, is by far the best one right now
perfect to talk to people on a pc
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Tango app if you want phone to phone video call, there is NO better app for this, nothing comes close to this one and it is FREE !

Tango doesn't work with symbian.
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Of course not, Symbian is almost dead, it works on Android and iPhone.

[APP] - Camera ICS 1.1 - [02/04/12]

Hi all,
Camera ICS is an improved version of the official Camera app included on Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0).
VERSION 1.1
Wide screen pictures
Configurable storage source (Internal/SD card)
Delete button
Support for small screen devices
Volume keys: flash on/off while recording (only 4.0+)
VERSION 1.0.3
Compatible with Froyo & Gingerbread
Intel x86 support
Configurable volume keys
Bugs fixed
VERSION 1.0.2
8MP pictures support
Android 3.0.1 bug fixed
Removed unnecessary permissions: READ_SMS & SET_WALLPAPER
Also released an adfree/paid version: "Camera ICS+" (0.99$/€)
LINK:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moblynx.cameraicsplus
--- NEW FEATURES ---
- Color effects (mono,sepia,negative,...)
- Silent mode (no shutter sound)
- Picture quality setting (low/medium/high/ultra)
- Video bitrate selection (normal/2x)
- Video stabilization on/off (only 4.0)
- 720p face effects (only 4.0)
- Panorama mode and time-lapse video on Honeycomb tablets
We are working on improving the application.
Please contact us at moblynx dot us at gmail dot com if you have any problem. We are delighted to receive any feedback.
Thanks for your support!
MARKET LINK
Free version (Ads): https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moblynx.cameraics
Paid version (0.99$/€): https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moblynx.cameraicsplus
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Hi,
Thanks for the app
I just tested ... But i have not noticed any improvement than the original camera.
On your app i set the jpeg quality to ultra,nothing
For the same picture with the original app the size of the picture with your app is smaller (same condition/same object)
Jpeg quality set to Ultra is not expected to reduce the compression?
Same for the video,with your app and bitrate *2:same size
For the video bitrate when you edit the media_profiles.xml by yourself the size of the video is bigger...
Or did not understand the purpose of this application about a quality improvement?
In any case thanks for this,visually it's perfect
I keep the app pending improvements in picture quality.
The rest of the settings works well.
Rom:AOKP running android 4.0.3.

Thanks Viking37!
The quality improvement was intended to people who have not edited the media_profiles.xml file.
The app gets the media_profiles.xml for image qualities (low/medium/high). Ultra is a 100 quality.
2x bitrate doubles the media_profiles.xml values (with a max. limit to avoid overflow).
Main work in the app was to make app Honeycomb (Android 3.1) tablets compatible. Now, I can work on global improvements!

Ok,but when i tested your app my media_profiles.xml was stock (no change).
And after set the jpeg quality to Ultra and the video bitrate to *2...my media_profiles.xml has not changed value,always stock
Maybe that's what made ​​that there is no improvement in picture quality,the media_profiles.xml is not changed with your app...
After reboot nothing is changed...
For edit the media_profiles.xml you need root access,your app does not ask for root access,or i am wrong for this?
In any case if i doesn't mount my system as r/w i can't edit the media_profiles.xml.

The app does not change or edit the media_profiles.xml. App only gets the values from this file (as stock camera does) and then uses the selected value on the "improved settings". Tell me if you have more questions or ideas to improve the app. Thanks again!

Ah ok,sorry for my mistake...
I will continue to test and see...
Thanks

Is there version without ads? Where are those ads appearing ? In applcation?

Hi Laynee1,
unfortunately only version with ads/banners is available right now. :-(
I hope to release a pro version with exclusive features and no ads soon.
Thanks!

works fine on the captivate, would love more features

jerkysh said:
works fine on the captivate, would love more features
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nice sig...

Is that work with 3.0.1 ?
I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1v but that don't work it all, when I start it, it's look like a Picasso =)

can you add
- an option to autofocus before snapping a picture
- option to use Volume button to snap a picture
these are the two most requested for the nexus camera. While autofocusing right before taking a picture doesnt make the nexus camera pic quality perfect, it greatly improves all pictures. I would definitely take that over zero-shutter lag.

Hi m3tallikris,
I think the app should work on 3.0.1, but I will check it again.
Thanks for reporting this issue.

Will test, thank you for this. A couple of things: won't download from market if you have modded screen density. Can you add widescreen? Burst shot? Turn on/off auto focus?
Edit: shooting side by side, indoor, poor light conditions, no flash. Stock image usual quality. Your app, same conditions, quality set to ultra, compression artifacts ARE GONE! This is great.
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Here what i have everytime when i start the app

Why the app needs permission to read SMS?

I got a 'device is not compatible with this item'' in the market.

cipheruin said:
Why the app needs permission to read SMS?
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+1 ?
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Hi all,
Thanks for the ideas to improve the app, I will try to include them!
m3tallikris I have some "good news", my acer iconia downgraded to 3.0.1 doesn't work. I will check this problem on my tablet.
cipheruin I'm not sure why the read SMS is required (I use the AOSP 4.0.3 as base). I promise that I will verify the code and remove this permission if it's not required for any feature.
Pierre118 Please, could you tell me your device model and Android version?

Oh, no prob, it is a "good" new, now we know i'm not crazy and not the only one =p
Thank you, it will be great to have this camera on Tab, i have the Galaxy Nexus and the camera is great with the effects etc etc
If you need others tests or testers, don't hesitate =)
Good job !

Netflix = no hd?

Is there a reason why Netflix will not snap to HD on the GS3? Tried uninstalling, reinstalling, wifi, lte....nothing. Looks like old realplayer video...

no one else has this issue?

r_3 said:
no one else has this issue?
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just tested it out, my quality is fine. Maybe weak internet or watching a video thats not HD

Very weird. Same video on my n7 is HD same networks. Home and work WiFi. Completely stock on both
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Very weird. Same video on my n7 is HD same networks. Home and work WiFi. Completely stock on both
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1. you must sign into NetFlix & select the "High" quality video settings in your account settings page.
2. NetFlix app looks at the mode that the device is running in, both workspace resolution & app resolution. I set mine to 720px at workspace & 720px for the app resolution at 213DPI using the Paranoid Android rom's Paranoid Settings selections in settings & I get HD video for HD content.
3. NetFlix as well as Amazon servers perform a speed test to determine the best video type to stream. If you are below 15mbps it sometimes will kick over to SD. I usually am at about 40Mbps both via LTE & my home WiFi & I get HD streams there, but at the office it drops down to SD.
Amazon VOD will also work using the stock CM browser. It will also stream HD content if it is setup correctly.

Yeah. I had already set high quality for Netflix. WiFi at home is 20/5 and lte at work is 64/16. Anyone else completely stock with this?
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Yeah. I had already set high quality for Netflix. WiFi at home is 20/5 and lte at work is 64/16. Anyone else completely stock with this?
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"Snap to HD" = what does that mean? Play in HD?
How do you tell if it's playing in HD? Mine shows up in what looks like HD....my home 15/1.
~Ibrahim`

When you start Netflix it usually starts in sd and progresses or "snaps" to hd on all of my other devices I have owned. This one just seems to have a lower resolution and lots of video artifacts while playing. Comparing Netflix between my gs3, ps3, xb360, and Wii I would say that it is equal to or just below the Wii which does not do hd at all

And nexus 7 is much clearer

r_3 said:
When you start Netflix it usually starts in sd and progresses or "snaps" to hd on all of my other devices I have owned. This one just seems to have a lower resolution and lots of video artifacts while playing. Comparing Netflix between my gs3, ps3, xb360, and Wii I would say that it is equal to or just below the Wii which does not do hd at all
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Oh, like it transitions from SD to HD? Mine, totally stock (UCALH9) from AT&T, seems to start out very blocky, transitions in a few seconds to "SD," and then finally ends on HD about 30-40 seconds in.
Check the attached screenies...it's working here. Do you have any data compression apps installed?

If I do they came on the phone and I am unaware if them

Unsure, then. I mean, it could be a butt-load of things unique to your phone: apps you have, any power saving functions on, etc. Or even some messed up QoS on your router. I had a laggy GS3 and slowly kept uninstalling apps until I found it: mine was a bad widget that needed to be reloaded.
The foolproof would be a reset. Or, if you have another GS3, to compare it. The N7 might well have better WiFi/LTE antennas or something.

This is exactly opposite of my problem with Netflix.. I can't seem to get it OFF of HD and so I simply cannot use it or it just goes through too much data for my monthly plan. Looks gorgeous though!

Medlock87 said:
This is exactly opposite of my problem with Netflix.. I can't seem to get it OFF of HD and so I simply cannot use it or it just goes through too much data for my monthly plan. Looks gorgeous though!
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Check settings on Netflix through a computer. Quality options are on there and may help you....
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Jelly bean rolling out for sprint s3!!!

Sprint First U.S. Wireless Carrier to offer Jelly Bean to Samsung Galaxy S III Customers,
Rollout Starts Today
Today, Sprint became the first U.S. wireless carrier to offer the Android™ 4.1.1, Jelly Bean, update to
its Samsung Galaxy S® III customers. The update began rolling out today and adds a host of new and
enhanced TouchWiz® features, offering a faster, richer and more responsive device experience.
The update is available as an over the air update. When your Galaxy S III is eligible for the update, it
will automatically download. Once the download is complete, you will be prompted to install the update.
Installation will take a few minutes, and your device will be disabled during the installation process. It will
be ready to use when the process is complete.
Jelly Bean offers users a smoother, faster and more fluid experience with expanded feature functionality,
including:
• Google Now™ gets you just the right information at just the right time, like how much traffic to
expect before you leave for work or when the next train will arrive as you're standing on the
platform. Google Now can be launched by pressing and holding the menu key from the home
screen.
• Expandable, actionable notifications allowing you to take action directly from the notifications
shade.
• Android Beam™ now lets you send photos and more.
• Widgets work like magic as you place widgets on the screen, everything else automatically
moves to make room; when they're too big, widgets resize on their own.
Samsung also added new capabilities to Galaxy S III, including:
• Camera Enhancements:
o New live camera and camcorder filters offer a range of new ways to spark your creativity.
Warm vintage, cold vintage, black and white, sepia, color highlights (blue, green, red/
yellow), and many more are selectable from the main camera screen.
o Pause and resume while recording video allows users to string together multiple captured
video clips from a party, birthday, or sporting event into a single file with no post editing
required.
o Low light photo mode takes advantage of Galaxy S III's best-in-class High Dynamic
Range (HDR) capabilities and offers an optimized mode for low light and indoor photos.
• Pop Up Play Update easily resizes or pauses the Pop Up Play picture-in-picture video window,
taking full advantage of Galaxy S III's powerful processor and large 4.8-inch display.
• Easy Mode is a simplified user experience option for first-time smartphone owners, providing
large home screen widgets that focus on the device essentials.
• Blocking Mode can disable incoming calls, notifications, alarms and LED indicators for a
designated period of time.
• Improved Usability with access to multiple keyboard options and the addition of the Swype®
keyboard.
With the Jelly Bean update, Galaxy S III will also add support for some exciting new accessories.
• AllShare® Cast Wireless Hub allows users to wirelessly mirror their phone screen to any HDTV or
HDMI® display. It even supports licensed content playback of premium TV and movies.
• NFC One Touch Pairing Support pairs Galaxy S III with supporting NFC Bluetooth® accessories
in a single touch.

Oh yeah? Do you even look to read any of the topics before you started this?

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Oh yeah? Do you even look to read any of the topics before you started this?
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You mean people actually do that? lol

Topics with similar stuff already 6 pages long
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dont care super excited!!!

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Show your excitement in the other 10 threads....smh
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Agreed. Come on now. This has been going on all day long. No more of these thread please.
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[Review] DBPOWER H.264 1080P Waterproof Outdoor IP Bullet Security Camera

DBPOWER H.264 1080P Waterproof Outdoor IP Bullet Security Camera
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Product Detail :
DBPOWER® 300A Peak 8000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter
Model: VA0145
Colour Option : Black
Price : £49.98
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What do you get inisde the box?
IP camera with bracket
Power adapter
CD
WI-FI antenna
Set of mounting screws
Feature
Quick and Easy Setup
Super Easy Install and Setup This Mini Bullet IP Camera in minutes with the Plug and Play function.
1080P HD Video providing a perfect visual presentation
Either on your computers or mobile devices, 1080P full HD video streaming presents real colors of objects, enabling you to view your house more clearly anywhere, anytime.
Night Vision Function, clear image technology
High powerful, high efficient infrared night vision with 36 IR LEDs which can reach up to 25 meters irradiation distance and clearly visible during night.
H.264 compression for smoother video
The DBPOWER IP Camera provides H.264 compression, which allows for HD quality video and also smaller file sizes when recording video. This allows you to store anywhere from 3 - 5 times as much video compared to MJPEG compression cameras.
Motion Detection & Alarm Push
The IP Camera can Automatically Detect Moving Objects and Real-time Alarm Push notifications to you Smart Phone or FTP video alarm. Never worry about missing something important.
Warranty
Free return & exchange service within 60 days and free technical assistance via email for 1 year. Our friendly and effective after-sale service will put your worries aside. Email us if you meet any problems.
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PRO & CON
PRO
Plug&Play, easily view/remote camera with Phone/Tablet/PC;
H.264 2.0 Megapixel 1920x1080P IP Bullet Camera, 6mm HD lens;
Wireless
IP66 waterproof for indoor/ outdoor use;
IR Night vision with 36 IR LEDS , improve night vision up to 25 meters;
Motion Detection&Alarm Push. Automatically Detect Moving Objects and Alarm Push to your Smart Phone.
CON
No instruction included(paper guide)
No Cable included to connect to pc
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Review
This is a great camera with amazing video quality for both lit and dark scenes. I am really amazed by the quality of the video put out by this camera. Since this camera converts to H.264 in the camera it really makes the network traffic smaller too. This is huge when going over WiFi because you are less likely to see buffering and staggering when the traffic on the network hit high points.
The camera itself is very nice to look at and feels really solid too. You can tell there is some mass to it and it will certainly weather storms outside of my house. The base was designed to be able to route the cord the different options as well. There is mounting hardware included with this camera so you can get it where you need it.
IT dosen`t include any paper guide how to setup but you get a dvd with android application, windows and mac setup application and a detailed guide how to setup . I found hard to figure how to set up but it was very easy as you download app and connect ip camera to router using ether net cable. And it was very easy to setup after i download app.
This is the app on action and this is a screenshot of the app :
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And for more review click here.
This is a good camera and easy to setup with night Vision, ONVIF, Motion Detection & Alarm Push Function, Remote View Via Smart Phone/Tablet. I use my android phone to control and motior camera. And i recommend this everyone who is willing to buy security camera.
And if you want to purchase this links below
UK:http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015X7PGG2?ref_=pe_1909131_77697041_tnp_emaildp_1
US:http://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-Waterproof-Outdoor-Security-Detection/dp/B014K8D1XU​