Video Chat Arrives with BlackBerry PlayBook Update

The new OS 1.0.3.1868 is now available for BlackBerry PlayBook & as expected we now have Video Chat. BlackBerry PlayBook users can video chat over WiFi and can even plug-in to HDTV and chat in real HD. Thanks to multitasking feature, any party can work around the device while keeping the conference on-air.

Mike Lazaridis, CEO at RIM tells more about Video Chat

• Video Chat is maintained in the cloud and utilizes the RIM NOC
• Initialized from the cloud but once connected is point-to-point
• Developers will gain access to API that will allow integration with BBM Social Platform
• Uses BlackBerry ID to locate friends and contacts
• Will work behind corporate and individual firewalls
• Newly developed SIP based system acts as he controller

Main Menu

The first screen hold all contacts & functional icons above. Video Chat application chats over BlackBerry ID & for those willing to call on telephone, unfortunately it won’t work.

Options Panel

Slide-down options panel enables to edit contact list & also provides help.

Icons

The top-left corner consist of three icons Video Chat, Audio Chat & Do Not Disturb. Each icon perform their respective task. Switching on ‘Do Not Disturb’ icon will keep the user engaged.

Adding a Contact

Adding a contact is simple. Just a BlackBerry ID input can put your conference alive right away 🙂

Stay with us as we take this app on-air soon