Skype to Purchase Qik
Skype has just announced in a press release that it will acquire competitor Qik for an undisclosed sum with the purchase expected to be completed by the end of the month. Skype goes onto state that the two companies will “focus on providing a richer, more integrated experience that will allow people globally to share […]
Qik Updates Video Chat App with Address Book Integration for T-Mobile
Qik and T-Mobile have announced an updated version of the video chat application debuting on the MyTouch 4G with address book integration and presence support to ensure contact availability for two-way video chat. The application is branded T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik and is free, with the recommendation of an unlimited data plan for […]
Qik Extending Free Premium Access on EVO 4G Until September
Qik has announced in a blog post that it will not end free access to its premium service for EVO 4G users as previously announced, instead extending access to everyone until September. The reason given for the extension alluded to the higher than expected popularity of the service causing access issues for many users. Qik’s […]
Qik Details Premium Access Features on EVO 4G, Free Access Until June 15th
Following up on the premium access confusion for video chat on the EVO 4G, Qik has detailed what the additional $4.99 fee will include in terms of additional features. For the additional monthly fee, Qik will allow unlimited video mail, private public and group access, unlimited video storage, still image capture while recording video, full-resolution […]