By: iPadfanzz staff on June 18, 2013
Skype has ended the beta period on its video-messaging feature, which lets users send short videos to friends when they're offline. Starting now, the service will be available for Skype users on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and BlackBerry for free.
Skype said on its blog, "You can now record and share a personal video message, even when your friends and loved ones are not available. The best part is that they'll be able to view your video message as soon as they sign into Skype. Skype Video Messaging is easy and convenient, and only the contact you've chosen to receive your message can view it."
To avail this feature, users need to tap the Video Message button within a Skype app, followed by the record icon to start filming a new message. The duration of videos can be up to three minutes and you’ll be able to see them before you send them.
"Want to say goodnight to your kids while traveling, but you'll be up in the air? Need to wish your dad a happy birthday, but can't seem to catch up? Skype can help you connect with the special people in your life—even when your schedules conflict," Skype said.
Video Messages can be extremely useful in situation when a video call is not available and sending a photo or email just won't do. Though it was originally intended to work as a premium subscription service, now the company has decided to offer the service for free.
Skype announced Video Messaging in February, and since then it has supported customers leaving video messages that contacts can view on their smartphone, tablet, or desktop. It says the recipient will be the only person who can view your video message.
However, the Skype versions of Android, iPhone or iPad, and BlackBerry 10 can access the feature, but not those who use Windows Phone.
Skype’s video messaging service will face competition from the likes of Snapchat and Vine.
It’s a smart move from Skype to come out with video messaging which will fetch it some loyal Skype users on its platform instead of jumping ship for more “fun” apps that include video messages.
Skype has ended the beta period on its video-messaging feature, which lets users send short videos to friends when they're offline. Starting now, the service will be available for Skype users on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and BlackBerry for free.
Skype said on its blog, "You can now record and share a personal video message, even when your friends and loved ones are not available. The best part is that they'll be able to view your video message as soon as they sign into Skype. Skype Video Messaging is easy and convenient, and only the contact you've chosen to receive your message can view it."
To avail this feature, users need to tap the Video Message button within a Skype app, followed by the record icon to start filming a new message. The duration of videos can be up to three minutes and you’ll be able to see them before you send them.
"Want to say goodnight to your kids while traveling, but you'll be up in the air? Need to wish your dad a happy birthday, but can't seem to catch up? Skype can help you connect with the special people in your life—even when your schedules conflict," Skype said.
Video Messages can be extremely useful in situation when a video call is not available and sending a photo or email just won't do. Though it was originally intended to work as a premium subscription service, now the company has decided to offer the service for free.
Skype announced Video Messaging in February, and since then it has supported customers leaving video messages that contacts can view on their smartphone, tablet, or desktop. It says the recipient will be the only person who can view your video message.
However, the Skype versions of Android, iPhone or iPad, and BlackBerry 10 can access the feature, but not those who use Windows Phone.
Skype’s video messaging service will face competition from the likes of Snapchat and Vine.
It’s a smart move from Skype to come out with video messaging which will fetch it some loyal Skype users on its platform instead of jumping ship for more “fun” apps that include video messages.
