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Tango Video Chat App is now live

Tango has released their video chat for iOS and Android, you can find it in marketplace or at Tango.me
Might not show up in the Apple market just yet, they're a little slow.
I haven't tried it yet, but it looks promising.

So does this mean we can video chat with iPhone users as well?

Fring already lets you talk with iOS devices.
What does this do differently?

Thanks for the info, will check it out.

nyne7lac said:
Fring already lets you talk with iOS devices.
What does this do differently?
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looks full screen from the looks of it. if it doesn't have the stupid "push to talk" thing that qik does, i'm in. trying it now, waiting on my bro loading it up to try chatting, will post back.

Thanks for the heads up will try it now.
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Just got done installing on the old lady and my evos. Video quality is much better than Qik or Fring.

Wow, that's what I have to say about the App. Its awesome, no push to talk button like qik. Way better picture quality, and its full screen. Also has a small button on the top right of the screen so you can switch cameras. I love this App, let's Tango everyone.
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Thanks OP.... will check it out.
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Works great. Called my friend on her iPhone 4 and another on an EVO.

anyone know if its in the Apple store yet??
All my friends have IPhones

JArcher84 said:
anyone know if its in the Apple store yet??
All my friends have IPhones
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Not sure. But my friend got it for her iPhone 4 already. So perhaps yes?

bsod169 said:
Not sure. But my friend got it for her iPhone 4 already. So perhaps yes?
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i just checked with a friend and its in the apple store....she just has to update her phone

JArcher84 said:
i just checked with a friend and its in the apple store....she just has to update her phone
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Make sure she isn't holding it wrong.

Works great with EVO+ HERO!
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davebu said:
Make sure she isn't holding it wrong.
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I think I may have peed my self a little...

aayoo said:
Wow, that's what I have to say about the App. Its awesome, no push to talk button like qik. Way better picture quality, and its full screen. Also has a small button on the top right of the screen so you can switch cameras. I love this App, let's Tango everyone.
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agreed. sound quality wasn't the greatest with two EVOs on wifi, but def better than fring.

any1 wanna make a youtube of a call in action?

davebu said:
Make sure she isn't holding it wrong.
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I guess we were holding it wrong.
I downloaded Itunes to updated her IPhone, and the damn thing wouldn't even update(3G one) Took me 3 times to download the updated for some reason, and then it tried to backup her phone and itunes kept freezing. So she said i think i cant get a upgrade the the Iphone 4, so we log into he account(which takes about 3 min) her bill was 100 bucks and she had a 39.99 plan(i about pooped myself) but with all the additions(text,web, etc.) it brings her monthly bill up that high.
Man im so happy im with Sprint!!
edit: that reminds me i better uninstall that bulls!t program they call iTunes

My buddy can't here me talk on his captivate
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Heads up - Skype is here.

Verizon let go of the deathgrip they had on Sykpe! Free for anyone now!
Android > iPhone. This is a HUGE deal.

Woot that's awesome

No video chat yet.

wish they would let go of the death grip on fring instead

Award Tour said:
No video chat yet.
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And you can only do voice chat over WiFi (in the US). Most of the time, that's what I'd be using Skype for, but not always.

Noxious Ninja said:
And you can only do voice chat over WiFi (in the US). Most of the time, that's what I'd be using Skype for, but not always.
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...and flash for android is NOT suppose to work with Hulu. Perhaps it can be tinkered with to work.

werxen said:
Android > iPhone. This is a HUGE deal.
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Huh? iPhone has had Skype for a long time now. The Verizon deal was only with Android and Blackberry (?).

Pretty useless to me without video chat... thats the only thing I use it for.

spiicytuna said:
...and flash for android is NOT suppose to work with Hulu. Perhaps it can be tinkered with to work.
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Yeah, it most likely will be hacked. It's still sad they don't support it officially.

brownhornet said:
Pretty useless to me without video chat... thats the only thing I use it for.
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Yeah.. if you're forced to use WiFi, you probably have a computer around to video chat anyway. Right now this app is pretty useless. Come on Google.. release mobile Gmail video chat already.

I dont get why they wont just add video to gtalk... that'd make EVERYTHING a ton simpler for all of us.

lettcco said:
wish they would let go of the death grip on fring instead
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What do you mean? I used Fring to video chat with 2 different iPhone 4 users this past weekend. What death-grip on Fring are you referring to?

rugedraw said:
What do you mean? I used Fring to video chat with 2 different iPhone 4 users this past weekend. What death-grip on Fring are you referring to?
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What's the percentage of people with phones that have front facing cam? Now what's the percentage of people with a desktop/laptop that has a web cam? There's your answer.

I'm hearing rumblings that Skype for mobile is STILL exclusive to Verizon. They get 3G/WiFi Skype, the rest of us get WiFi.

Yeah its useless thats the point of Skype video chat
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if you can put up with the low quality Qik has a desktop client now, Mochiva is also pretty low quality but they have a desktop client, it really is a pain to not have skype going, they announced some new feature that allows a HUGE amount of multicam chat, i forget the number i think they claim 30? anyways its crazy, i know a few programs have multiple cam chat but ive always stuck with skype

Maybe I am missing something?
For those saying Skype only works over WiFi, am I missing something? This is a direct quote from the Skype App "Free* Skype-to-Skype calls over 3G or WiFi"
I haven't tried making a call yet on 3G so are you saying that its not supported on the EVO over 3G? It does say its not supported on the Samsung Galaxy S, but no where says anything about EVO.

I must be doing it wrong. I downloaded Skype from Android Market, and installed it, but it won't let me sign in.

smarmytime said:
I must be doing it wrong. I downloaded Skype from Android Market, and installed it, but it won't let me sign in.
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same here... fails instantly, like its not even trying to connect...

It sucks its just WiFi. I am using the Skype Beta Lite that allows to use on 3G.

more signs os 2.3

call me crazy but i think that fb and twitter recent updates are signs dat show us that 2.3 is almost here?
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You crazy man!

jaja for real? well so im paranoic then. cuz i do think they made the updates in nov cuz 2.3 is comming xD. to have a fresh app for the newest version of android.
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Awesome... your first two posts on our forum are baseless (and worthless) claims without support or evidence of any kind.

uansari1 said:
Awesome... your first two posts on our forum are baseless (and worthless) claims without support or evidence of any kind.
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Wow, The OP said "I think" which is opinion. I don't see how this is baseless or worthless.

jeezy.lendy said:
call me crazy but i think that fb and twitter recent updates are signs dat show us that 2.3 is almost here?
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crazy ass motherfaka

to be a sign that Android 2.3 is almost there, Facebook for Android and Twitter apps should have been released for Android 2.3, not just an update for Android 2.2, I guess

Considering the twitter app was developed inhouse at google, I'm going to say yup.

The only reason I can see them creating new Facebook and Twitter apps *FOR* 2.3, would be because they had new features that would only work on 2.3.
Since they've already released it for 2.2, that means no new features, so what would be the connection between the apps and 2.3?

jeezy.lendy said:
call me crazy but i think that fb and twitter recent updates are signs dat show us that 2.3 is almost here?
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Why do you need signs? 2.3 is almost here. Gingerbread statue is unrevealed, new API levels were shown so... it's definitely "almost" here.

Paul22000 said:
The only reason I can see them creating new Facebook and Twitter apps *FOR* 2.3, would be because they had new features that would only work on 2.3.
Since they've already released it for 2.2, that means no new features, so what would be the connection between the apps and 2.3?
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Early look at the overall look of the OS.

Since neither Twitter or Facebook really follow the look of the OS, I doubt it.

Rusty! said:
Since neither Twitter or Facebook really follow the look of the OS, I doubt it.
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Twitter was done internally at google in an attempt to show where the OS will head in terms of asthetics post-froyo.
It was done as a proof of concept.

JCopernicus said:
Early look at the overall look of the OS.
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So you're saying all of Android / all the Google Apps will look like the new Twitter?

Paul22000 said:
So you're saying all of Android / all the Google Apps will look like the new Twitter?
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It's a possibility the design cues will be similar.
We've seen the "thin line" and flatter buttons look on voice search already.
Gmail has those same dividers. The flat palette is also there (when you delete an email you get a green dropdown with white text).
The assets recently dug up inside of the latest Gmaps apk shows the squarer look.
Google has been minimizing resource dependency on all fronts. Removing gradients from images will have a great impact on image assets being pushed over networks (this has more to do with web apps than android apps, but I digress). They have a certain "look" that you can pick up from in all of their products, and it's making it's way into android.
What I meant by early look, is that the team putting the twitter app together has alreayd been working with gingerbread, and possibly honeycomb already.

Personally, I think all the nexus 2 talk has pushed gingerbread to a second thought in the nexus forums. As for gingerbread itself... it will get here when it gets here.

OMFG. I just realized the 2 and 3 buttons are next to each other on my laptop. That must mean 2.3 is coming soon!

jeezy.lendy said:
call me crazy but i think that fb and twitter recent updates are signs dat show us that 2.3 is almost here?
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Facebook and Twitter are for teenagers and twenty-somethings. Like the famous last words of John Wilkes Booth, "useless useless" .

Someone one facebook, credible friend of mine, posted he just got the update to 2.3 on his phone.
I asked him what phone he has, he hasn't responded yet.
Looks like OTA is hitting phones!

uoY_redruM said:
Someone one facebook, credible friend of mine, posted he just got the update to 2.3 on his phone.
I asked him what phone he has, he hasn't responded yet.
Looks like OTA is hitting phones!
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Not true. If it was, it would be blasted all over twitter.

Netflix

Wondering if anyone has gotten the leaked Netflix app to connect to the servers to stream yet?
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Search works wonders!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994863

whewstoosae said:
Search works wonders!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994863
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Yea unless u don't read the op and notice that he wants a working version which u supplied the version that he is probably talking about that doesnt work.
No version works yet btw
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superchilpil said:
Yea unless u don't read the op and notice that he wants a working version which u supplied the version that he is probably talking about that doesnt work.
No version works yet btw
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Tell me how this thread is necessary when you can post in the thread I referenced? Better to have info in one thread then start another, good try though.
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jprakes said:
Wondering if anyone has gotten the leaked Netflix app to connect to the servers to stream yet?
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The Netflix service itself has not yet been activated for mobile devices due to a DRM issue and that is why the leaked apk can only assess the system. I know that the link as already been provided to my previous thread, but feel free to post any questions there and I'll try to update everyone.
Hope that helps.

redsunrising said:
The Netflix service itself has not yet been activated for mobile devices due to a DRM issue and that is why the leaked apk can only assess the system. I know that the link as already been provided to my previous thread, but feel free to post any questions there and I'll try to update everyone.
Hope that helps.
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Heh, so basically Apple has Netflix by the nuts on this as it works on their devices which happen to be mobile devices.

badogg said:
Heh, so basically Apple has Netflix by the nuts on this as it works on their devices which happen to be mobile devices.
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that's my thought too, I think they have VZW by them now too since they're releasing the thunderbolt at $250....just gotta price it a little higher than the iphone hmmmmmmmmm. yeah this netflix drm thing sounds like a bunch of smoke.

gruss01 said:
that's my thought too, I think they have VZW by them now too since they're releasing the thunderbolt at $250....just gotta price it a little higher than the iphone hmmmmmmmmm. yeah this netflix drm thing sounds like a bunch of smoke.
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This kind of stuff pisses me off. It is one of the main reasons that I will not get an iPhone. I have a 2nd gen ipod touch, but my wife got that as a gift and I haven't picked it up since I got my Dinc. Especially now that I'm running Protekk's CM7 Rom
I just hate when big companies corner consumers to force people to buy their products and not someone else's. Too much of that going on these days, especially in the mobile and PC markets.

badogg said:
This kind of stuff pisses me off. It is one of the main reasons that I will not get an iPhone. I have a 2nd gen ipod touch, but my wife got that as a gift and I haven't picked it up since I got my Dinc. Especially now that I'm running Protekk's CM7 Rom
I just hate when big companies corner consumers to force people to buy their products and not someone else's. Too much of that going on these days, especially in the mobile and PC markets.
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I totally agree with this!

gruss01 said:
that's my thought too, I think they have VZW by them now too since they're releasing the thunderbolt at $250....just gotta price it a little higher than the iphone hmmmmmmmmm. yeah this netflix drm thing sounds like a bunch of smoke.
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Actually the issue at hand has more to do with the production companies who would love any reason to back out of their contracts with Netflix and sue them. Essentially they won't let Netflix release anything if it even has a chance of being pirated and given Android's open source nature they need hardware DRM since they can't bake in the software DRM as in iOS and WP7.
Hope that provided some clarity.

i would think there would be someway hide the fact that you are accessing it with an android phone, make it think you are on a laptop or something using silverlight. i really have no idea how this works, or what it is that tells them you are on a android device, but with all the different types of emulators seems like someone could emulate that.

I would love to blame Apple as it is so much fun, but unfortunately this is a DRM (digital rights management) issue. There is a feeling that Android devices are too open source. (laughable since the pc is the #1 route for violating that with access to torrents and p2p). The windows based phones also have netflix. Netflix itself would love to get their app on Android phones as it can only increase business, but they must get past the issue of DRM. I'm waiting patiently as well.

How ironic is it that there was an ad for Netflix in my view of this thread
Anyways, we will get Netflix. I think the demand is too high for them to ignore.

Netflix for Android has been released!

Hello Xoomers! Netflix for android has been released today..unfortunately no 3.0 or 3.1 support but its coming soon! Streaming quality is great, plus you can advance on the app with minimal delay...enjoy!!

"But for now, at least, the app will only be available on select Android phones. Those include the HTC Incredible with Android 2.2, HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2 and 2.3, the HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2, the HTC G2 with Android 2.2 and the Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3."
guess my evo with 2.3 is no good..... someone with one of the said 2.3 devices have the apk they would like to share?

Install it from your PC on your 2.3 evo, thats what i did with my CM7 onboard

the day just keeps getting better. its like christmas.

timrock said:
the day just keeps getting better. its like christmas.
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Love it...

works fine on my evo with miui.
i dunno why i'm even in the xoom forum any more... i think i regret returning it.

I got excited, but you should update the title to say "not for xoom--yet" since this is a xoom forum.

yes but the point is that they have finally shown Android some love...this will look great and the Xoom when the update is released.

I can't find it on my market, or the internet market.

I side-loaded the app and tried it on the Xoom, received an error message, come on Netflix...Tablet support is a must..I a drooling just thinking about using Netflix on the bus with our 10 inch screens!!

Works fine on my CM7 Evo, I had to download it from the Evo forum though since it didn't show up on the market.

I can confirm it doesn't work on Xoom. I sideloaded it, and it pops up a message This device is not supported. It lets me log in and then I try to play something again another message this device is not supported. :-(

MRCANNADY said:
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What really gets me about the delay in getting it out to Android devices was Netflix' constant mantra about how they "needed a reliable DRM solution for Android'. Well I just downloaded it onto my EVO, which hasn't had an update since what- October?
IOW there's no new DRM code in the Froyo OS (unlike the Honeycomb 3.1 update, which has it), which means it comes via the app- and since we know the iPad has Netflix, there's no reason left why there can't be one for HC.
Like you said- come on, Netflix! What gives?!

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What really gets me about the delay in getting it out to Android devices was Netflix' constant mantra about how they "needed a reliable DRM solution for Android'. Well I just downloaded it onto my EVO, which hasn't had an update since what- October?
IOW there's no new DRM code in the Froyo OS (unlike the Honeycomb 3.1 update, which has it), which means it comes via the app- and since we know the iPad has Netflix, there's no reason left why there can't be one for HC.
Like you said- come on, Netflix! What gives?!
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I think it has alot to do with the movies google just released. Probably wanna give that awhile before allowing netflix in. Smart business is all.

csseale said:
I think it has a lot to do with the movies Google just released. Probably wanna give that awhile before allowing Netflix in.
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I could put more weight behind this were it not for the fact that I've been able to watch Amazon Instant Movies since the day a Xoom-capable Flash was released.
Besides, Amazon's "all-you-can eat" pricing model for older releases isn't the same as Google's "new(er)-release, rent now" model.

I imagine it wouldn't be a bad idea for someone to post a link to the uploaded apk somewhere so that lazy people like me can sideload as soon as they get this news.
Maybe even edit the OP
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MRCANNADY said:
I side-loaded the app and tried it on the Xoom, received an error message, come on Netflix...Tablet support is a must..I a drooling just thinking about using Netflix on the bus with our 10 inch screens!!
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Just begging to be robbed. . .

IndivisibleP said:
... sideload
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A few have already tried and failed.

Charlie_Don't_Surf said:
Just begging to be robbed
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Not everyone looks like a mark, ya know ... you'd be surprised where I've brought out my X.

This can't be too far behind and I am really looking forward to abusing other peoples bandwidth