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Yea, who knows. At least it'll set the trend to put front cameras in smart phones. Eventually the capability will spread enough that you can use it when you wan
by mclin 16y ago
Yea, who knows. At least it'll set the trend to put front cameras in smart phones. Eventually the capability will spread enough that you can use it when you want, but I suspect that after the novelty wears off people will go back to regular calls, even if it's free.
Why? People are really good at perceiving presence even if we can't see someone. It's just not necessary.
Think about this: What fraction of time do you spend looking at a person's face in a casual conversation?
- jodrellblank 16y ago"And you can use the rear camera, so they can see what you're seeing"
- enjo 16y agoNot to mention: Are you really going to do video chat while you're walking down the street? Driving in your car (god I hope not)? The 'mobile' in 'mobile phone' seems directly at odds with the whole concept.
- nooneelse 16y agoI pretty much agree. With ease and ubiquity it will be very useful for some tasks ("hey honey, which of these lamps do you like better"), and for some "big moment" calls ("this is your new grandson"). So, it can be significant even without being a large fraction of overall calls. Most people like being able to get away with all those little things that the other person can't hear over a phone. Being on camera would seem more stifling/restrictive than freeing in many situations.