Qik video chat to cost extra for EVO?
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Haha, good for Fring. I didn't really like their app as an IM client, but if it's free and does video chatting, I'll use that before I pay for Qik.
I managed to swallow the 10$/month but this is getting retarded.
Not that I know anyone else getting an Evo so ill probably use the livestream more than the video chat, but still!
Not that I know anyone else getting an Evo so ill probably use the livestream more than the video chat, but still!
while this is one of the biggest thing I have been waiting for with this phone..there is no way I will pay 5 dollars extra to get a feature I may only casually use..I am thinking this is just a rumor and hopefully will be worked out in the coming week..I have sold myyself on the 10 dollar charge (even though I am in an area without 3g) because this feature along with others will use a considerable amount of data..but this charge would be a complete failure. I know there will also be many other programs that will give us this feature free...8 more days can't wait!!!!
Yeah, that was quite a few years ago. I thought I recognized your username!
haha yea I've kinda grown out of hofo. I still go back once every three or so months, but its not the same. Nice seeing you here though!
Nope. Blaming Sprint for detailing it as a feature and not being up front about the added charge. So far they've been spot on with their additional charges for features they've showcased like hotspot and EVO tax.
Just a little upfront knowledge makes a lot of people feel like they were not misled. My two cents.
Yeah same here, I haven't been on there in a while and rarely check them out. Nice to see you too!
This is what irks me as well. I get that Sprint can't necessarily control what a vendor like Qik charges for a service. However when they show off that version of the app like it's the best thing since sliced bread and don't mention a charge, then announce the $10 EVO tax and justify it based on apps like Qik, they should make it clear you have to pay more on top of that. This isn't changing my mind about getting the EVO, but I'm certainly not happy with how Sprint has handled this.
This is ridiculous if true. Sprint shouldn't be showcasing this feature if Qik plans to charge extra. After all, Sprint doesn't have anything near Verizon's network coverage so Sprint shouldn't be trying to nickel and dime everyone like Verizon does...
Additionally, I don't see how Qik expects anyone to pay for this feature - there aren't going to be that many EVO 4Gs out there compared to say the Iphone 4/HD with video chat. I doubt I will ever be able to use the video chat for Evo to Evo, while I already know a ton of people who plan to get the newest Iphone.
Additionally, I don't see how Qik expects anyone to pay for this feature - there aren't going to be that many EVO 4Gs out there compared to say the Iphone 4/HD with video chat. I doubt I will ever be able to use the video chat for Evo to Evo, while I already know a ton of people who plan to get the newest Iphone.
Yeah, it's Fring using Skype which is what someone posted a link to earlier. I'm just glad there's already a free alternative.
Mitalis
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It's cool that Fring is available to use with Skype...
But I'm seriously annoyed at Sprint right now... Whenever they showcased the phone, they advertised the hell out of Qik as being the app to video what with, but failed to mention if Qik was going to charge for video chat.. Sprint did that on bad faith.
But I'm seriously annoyed at Sprint right now... Whenever they showcased the phone, they advertised the hell out of Qik as being the app to video what with, but failed to mention if Qik was going to charge for video chat.. Sprint did that on bad faith.
So, who cares now that Qik will charge a monthly amount. Nobody will pay for that monthly now that Fring is available for free and you can use skype with it for video. Hopefully Skype won't do anything to block the use.
I can care less about Qik now. It will be good for streaming live video to their site so friends can watch from their computer but Fring is so much better for the fact that this feature will work with Skype. Because it works with Skype, anyone on a computer can have a video call with you anywhere in the world and also if the new Iphone does have a working front cam, you can have real video calls between Evos and Iphones with this app (all depending on if ATT allows it work with 3g and not just wifi).
Just goes to show that Sprint partnered up with the wrong company for their video chat. Personally I feel Sprint should have worked out a deal with Qik to reduce the fee and ultimately eaten the charge and wrapped it up in the $10 fee.
Just goes to show that Sprint partnered up with the wrong company for their video chat. Personally I feel Sprint should have worked out a deal with Qik to reduce the fee and ultimately eaten the charge and wrapped it up in the $10 fee.
Only way I see Skype blocking this is if they come out with a official Skype app for Android that supports this feature for all carriers and not just Verizon.
Skype video chat is already a free feature and this app would if anything get more people to sign up to Skype to use it.
Wow, I have never heard so much complaining about nothing, first of all its Qik doing the charging for that feature not Sprint, as Im sure other companies like Fring will pop up offering it for free, second of all this is a phone in its own league, If you want to use the premium phone, guess what you have to pay the premium, Man up everybody.
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