14 DAY TRIAL // 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.