5 Great Android Apps for Amazing Video Conferencing

Video conferencing makes our lives easier. Connecting with people from school and business has also been made possible because of video conferencing. In line with this, Android also allows its devices to do just that. In no particular order, here are 5 Great Android apps for Amazing Video conferencing:

1. Qik Video Connect

The Android Qik's interface is different with that of its iOs counterpart. The Android version has four blocks on its screen each representing a certain function with its description. Its functions include Video Chat, Record and Share, Video Mail and Video Gallery. Although the Android version differs with the iOs version in its appearance, both have the same functionality.

Aside from its Video Chat function, another thing which you may find interesting is the Video mail. It's just like the Voice Mail but this time, it uses video. An advantage of the Video Mail is that the quality of the video is better than that of the live video chat since it is pre-recorded. The bad news is that you may not be able to use this service for free after June 1 since they will be charging an annual fee for this service.

With Qik, you can also upload your videos to the web and share them via email and SMS. Although Qik has good features, it may not have the best video chat experience. Right now, however, Qik is one of the best options among Video Conferencing Android apps.

2. Tango

The good thing about Tango is that it allows it users to have a cross-platform video chat. That means you can have a video chat with a friend using an iOs even if you're on Android-very cool indeed! Although Fring has this capability, Tango scores more points when it comes to video quality and ease of use. With Tango, one can also make calls over 3G and 4G networks as well.

Finding your friends using Tango is also made convenient by this app. Tango can search through your Android or iPhone Address book for friends who are on Tango and adds them into the app's contact list. Also, setup of this app is quite easy.

3. Fring

Fring is user-friendly. Its interface is neat and not cluttered. Even a first-time user wouldn't have a problem getting to know the app. Video Quality is good although not as good as FaceTime (iPhone). Its audio still has more room for improvement. The good thing, though, is that it can be downloaded from the Android website for free.

4. Knocking Live Video

Knocking Live Video lets its user share live video from his phone to another one's. This Video-sharing app used to be available only in the iPhone. Now, it's in Android-good news for Android enthusiasts! This is a cross-platform app which means that an Android user can share live videos to a family or friend who's using the iPhone. It's one of the most popular social network apps today and you can download this app for free.

5. Skype

Skype is undeniably one of the best in VoIP apps around. Unfortunately, Android Skype doesn't have video conferencing with the exception of 4G phones. A lot are hopeful though that this service would extend to non-4G phones in the near future.

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10 Amazing Reasons To Use A Postcard

As I look around I see people spending hours on social media websites and logging into their email accounts multiple times a day. Sure, I understand how great it is to communicate with people all over the globe - but who wants to be doing it ALL day? What about getting out there and sending a simple postcard now and then? If you can handle that, here's a few good reasons to use a postcard right now...

1. When you're travelling send a vacation or holiday postcard so people know where you are (remember to add a nice stamp from the country you're presently in!)

2. The photo on your postcard can tell your story and express your feelings. A nice beach scene can usually indicate a relaxed holiday. On the other hand, an exterior casino postcard picture might indicate you've been spending a lot of hard earned cash!

3. Feel good syndrome. Let your friends know you're travelling overseas for the 32nd time this year, and who said anything about stopping?

4. Responsive postcards for business. A postcard can be a great tool for getting some business feedback, offering discounts or specials or to revitalize old customers.

5. Postcards are great for showing a folio. If you're a designer, a photographer or do a service that might present well on a postcard then make sure you utlize this tool right now!

6. If you're fond of stamps (or collect postcards), then a postcard is the perfect tool to attach the stamp to and send it. Much better than on an envelope, don't you think?

7. Send your love. Send birthday greetings or a Christmas hello. Wrap your feelings up in a postcard and send it whenever you feel inspired.

8. Make a business with postcards. Put your own pictures or products onto a postcard and let people know what it is you do and what you can offer them!

9. Postcard advertising. Pretty much any sort of service or product works well as postcard advertising. Plus the more attractive photo you can use on the front of the card, the more likely you'll 'stick around!'

10. Postcard invitations. Postcards are an ideal tool to invite people to weddings, anniversaries, school celebrations, birthday parties, etc. You'll get the word out there quickly and easily using a postcard!

See how powerful (and effective) postcards can be in comparison to jumping online just to send a few emails? It's a whole different way of thinking! Plus it's going to win you a LOT more friends too!

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