Fring first with four-way iPad group video chat
27/06/2011 |
Just last week, we saw an early glimpse ofSkype’s upcoming iPad app, but today, Fring appears to be one step ahead of the game. Fring’s free Video Calls + IM app got an update Monday that brings full iPad-optimized group video chat for up to four users, and it works with any platform where Fring has presence, and on both Wi-Fi and 3G connections.
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