A slew of new smart phones, tablet computers, and even TVs with front-facing cameras were announced at last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, opening the way for video calling to become the next big trend in communications. There's just one problem: a lack of interoperability between different video-chat platforms could mean frustrations for users.Video calling was a key feature of many of the smart phones unveiled at CES—like the LG Revolution. Fourth-generation, or 4G, data networks that are being rolled out by mobile operators provide the bandwidth needed to deliver high-quality video to mobile devices. "We're hearing from carriers across the board that the number-one use case for 4G is video calling," says Jonathan Christensen, head of platform at Skype, the Luxembourg-based company that makes voice and video communications software. The reliability and speeds offered by the new networks add up to a video experience that matches that on a PC, Christensen says.
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Author: Tom Simonite
