Go Straight into FaceTime Calling with FaceNow App for iPhone 4

For one reason or another, Apple made it easier to place a FaceTime call through the fourth-generation iPod touch, compared to the iPhone 4. Specifically, the iPhone makes users place a voice call first.

FaceTime was announced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs at his keynote address on June 7, 2010 at the WWDC 2010, in tandem with the iPhone 4 showcase.

It allows users of an iPhone 4 or iPod touch fourth-generation to place and receive free video calls over Wi-Fi. Apple claimed it was talking to operators to support it on their 3G networks in the future.

FaceNow, by CJKApps, brings the iPod touch easiness to place a FaceTime call to iPhone.

Initially spotted by the folks at CultofMac, it allows users to just open up the application, add a contact from their address book, and make a FaceTime video call to them.

The site explains that the app actually bypasses all the steps imposed by Apple on the iPhone 4, making a straight video connection, without requiring the user to make the voice call.

The app’s official description, as posted by CJKApps on the iTunes App Store, goes like this:

Description

FaceNow is a utility to make it easier than ever to go straight into a FaceTime conversation with your friends!

Simply create your favorites list, then tap on anyone to go straight into a FaceTime call - completely skipping the initial phone call or the long menus!

Note: This application requires the iPhone 4 for FaceTime

The application obviously targets the iPhone 4, and it’s only compatible with that iOS device.

Since it debuted, the app already got itself a nice little update as well. Version 1.1 adds support for e-mail addresses for “facing” your friends that own a fourth-gen iPod touch.

FaceNow is supported in English and French, and is available as a free download from the iTunes App Store.

Softpedia readers can grab the app immediately using the link below.

Download FaceNow for iOS (Free)