Cross platform video calling

Deleted user 2 September 2014 10:59:16

Heading off for a few weeks. I have an HTC One and she has an iPhone so was wondering what the best free option for cross platform video calling over wi-fi might be so I can speak to the kids and see them while I'm away/

I know of skype but wondered if anyone knew of anything else that might be better suited?

She also has a laptop which might be better rather than the kids crowding round a tiny screen.

Anyway, any thoughts or other solutions to consider?

MrTomFTW Moderator 2 Sep 2014 11:01:12 47,501 posts
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Skype gets my vote.
Deleted user 2 September 2014 11:06:29

Noted!
Deleted user 2 September 2014 11:07:28

Any particular reason not to use Skype? It's very good.
Deleted user 2 September 2014 11:22:56

No reason at all, I've never used anything for video calling on my phone so just wanted to see what was the easiest/best.
rock27gr 2 Sep 2014 12:42:30 6,439 posts
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How about Skype?
rock27gr 2 Sep 2014 12:43:51 6,439 posts
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but seriously, you could try Google Hangouts too. Give them a spin before going, see what works best for you.
Deleted user 2 September 2014 12:49:51

Probably just use skype if it works, will take it for a test drive later.
mrpon 2 Sep 2014 12:51:28 37,366 posts
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Skype, I've got an app on my TV.
Tonka 2 Sep 2014 12:52:37 31,979 posts
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I know Skype works on Android. Not sure if it's on iPhone yet. Should be though.
Deleted user 2 September 2014 12:55:17

Skype is on iphone.
Tonka 2 Sep 2014 13:08:21 31,979 posts
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Then I would like to suggest Skype.
Deleted user 2 September 2014 13:10:44

Everybody loves skype it seems.
MMMarmite 2 Sep 2014 13:59:28 1,659 posts
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Anyone mentioned Skype yet?
Deleted user 2 September 2014 14:01:36

It's not so much loving Skype, as that being the thing that does what you want.

It's like asking if anyone has any recommendations for a tool to knock-in a nail.

Deleted user 2 September 2014 15:46:53

Not all hammers are created equally though. You don't want to buy a cheap hammer in case the head flies off and kills your cat.

Edited by Pinky_Floyd at 15:47:06 02-09-2014

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