Got a tip for us? Share it...
• • RSS

The Future of iChat AV?

Thursday October 30, 2003 9:58 pm PST by Arnold Kim
Some unreliable rumors of future iChat AV functionality have recently emerged, raising some interesting questions about the direction of iChat AV.



According to an unconfirmed Page 2 rumor, there are some claims that iChat AV will make its way to Windows, following in iTunes' footsteps. Apple has been open about the fact that iTunes promotes iPod sales and ultimately Mac sales. Whether or not iChat AV would offer the same incentives to PC users is up for debate. According to the uncertain rumor, iChat AV would be a for-pay option as it is for current Jaguar users.

[ 85 comments ]

Top Rated Comments

(View all)

Avatar
sethypoo
108 months ago
That will be cool, so long as most pc users have Firewire ports for the iSight!

:) :rolleyes: :D
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
macnews
108 months ago
I think this would be a good idea. Showing off the good ideas and ease of use that Apple comes up with can only help Mac sales. Now, the issue of reliability is key here.

I also have to wonder how it would be done if a pay service? Maybe use it to promote iSight but I can't see anyone really paying for it.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
arn
108 months ago
I know these are unreliable reports... but I think it raises some interesting points of discussion for iChat AV and Apple.

arn
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
sososowhat
108 months ago
conference video chats would be oh so cool. But even more, I'd like to video with my PC owning friends. Yahoo IM video sucks!

If iChat can bring the same amazing performance to the PC that'd be great, but if not, then I'd be fine with using iChat to do video with MSN or Yahoo users.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
crees!
108 months ago

Originally posted by sethypoo
That will be cool, so long as most pc users have Firewire ports for the iSight!

:) :rolleyes: :D


I'm sure Apple would included a USB 2.0 adapter as they did for the iPod if iChatAV goes to Windows.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
sethypoo
108 months ago

Originally posted by crees!
I'm sure Apple would included a USB 2.0 adapter as they did for the iPod if iChatAV goes to Windows.


Darn, didn't think of that, thanks!
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
Bunzi2k4
108 months ago
hmm... this sounds kind of wierd, witht the pay service... is that like... monthly service? if that ever happens i'm going back to normal aim. but that would be tight to talk to my pc (always potential switchers) buds.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
idkew
108 months ago

Originally posted by Bunzi2k4
hmm... this sounds kind of wierd, witht the pay service... is that like... monthly service? if that ever happens i'm going back to normal aim. but that would be tight to talk to my pc (always potential switchers) buds.


no- it is a program you purchse. no monthly fee.


most video confrencing apps are pay only, and they are very complicated. iChat AV makes things much easier for most users.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
rikers_mailbox
108 months ago
Any exposure of Apple products to the PC market is good exposure. I'm sure iChat A/V for Windows will wow the Windozers. Maybe convert a couple more % points of the market to Apple. I could see this potentially being big in the corporate/business scene. If they fill enough niches, Apple itself will become too big to be called a 'niche' computer market.

Apple programmers must be real happy with Steve . . . you know, making them get all this windows stuff working up to Apple standards and all. :D
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
Dahl
108 months ago
Sounds like a good idea to me.
A few great programs might make some Windows users wonder if they are on the right platform.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives

[ Read All Comments ]