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Apple Planning Video-Call iPhone
An anonymous reader writes "The recently awarded iPhone patent contains hidden claims which indicate Apple is planning to bring video calling and recording features to the iPhone, according to InfoWeek blogger Alex Wolfe. Buried within the 'embodiments' section of patent number 7,479,949 is this: 'In some embodiments, the functions may include telephoning, video conferencing, e-mailing, instant messaging, blogging, digital photographing, digital videoing, web browsing, digital music playing, and/or digital video playing.' Wolfe also cites language indicating Apple is aware that having a rear-facing camera is an impediment towards video calls (and also taking pictures of yourself.): 'In some embodiments, an optical sensor is located on the front of the device so that the user's image may be obtained for videoconferencing while the user views the other video conference participants on the touch screen display.' Screen caps of the patent drawing are also available."
iChat don't do MSN. Webcam don't work with ICQ or something such, file transfer may not be supported over Jabber, multiple contact lists for each protocol is retarded.
What part of "we're not making it just for you, we're making a simple application that your mom can use" don't you understand?
iTunes have very limited format support and as far as I know you can't let it synchronize the content of a directory without letting it manage a complete library.
What part of "we're not making it just for you, we're making a simple application that your mom can use" don't you understand?
iPhoto don't do adjustments as good as aperture or lightroom and they don't work good with each other / list the adjusted photos of the later ones in iPhoto. It's good enough for browsing saved photos but that's about it.
What part of "we're not making it just for you, we're making a simple application that your mom can use" don't you understand?
iLife and iWork would probably do better with a manual.
You do realize that there is HTML based manuals for these applications? This is 2009.
I guess Steve just doesn't like you.
Faster! Faster! Faster would be better!
Yeah, ZOMG! Apple realized that a camera on the back of the phone would suck for video calling!
That's why every phone I've seen for the LAST FOUR YEARS with video calling support, from my N95, and way way back, ALREADY HAS A SECONDARY CAMERA on the front.
But hey, it's Apple doing it! It MUST be innovative!