Microsoft has unveiled a new video messaging app that allows users to send quick videos messages to friend or group of friends. Dubbed as ‘Skype Qik’, the new video message app is available on Android, iOS and Windows Phone.
Users can record video upto 42 seconds long using the Skype Qik app that is aimed at offering pure video messaging experience. Resembling to the Snapchat app, Qik is the first app from Skype. In order to use the app users will need to add their mobile number after downloading the app. To record a video clip, you just tap the neon pink button once to start and again to stop and send it to your friends. Users can can switch between your front and back camera at the time of recording however, they cannot preview the video before sending.
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Users can also prerecord a handful of messages, called Qik Flicks, to send later. Unlike some mobile video apps, the videos are meant to be self-contained; Skype says Qik video messages can only be viewed from within the app and are not saved to the smartphone’s camera roll. The service stores videos for only two weeks and they can be deleted even if it’s already been viewed. You can also block contacts on Android and Windows Phone, a feature that will be available on iPhone in the coming months. The app is available in 21 languages.
You can download the Skype Qik app on Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Windows Phone Store.
via:Windows Blog