by Jay Garrett on June 23, 2010
Fancy using Skype on your SatNav or TV?
Well, as of today Skype has opened up the beta of its SkypeKit – the software development kit for the free video and voice calling software.
Skype are hoping that this SDK will get makers of anything that hooks up to the interwebs add ing in the ability to chat over VoIP.
Because the SDK works without a Skype desktop application – if you have a Wi-Fi bookshelf, you could use it to Skype your buddies. Excellent!
If you’re a bit handy with code why not sign up and give it a whirl right now?
by Jay Garrett on February 25, 2010
This is proof that attention to detail is a good thing.
There’s been plenty of rumours going around saying that the next version of the iPad will have at least one camera, probably for video calling, and even the existing iPad contains the necessary software.
Now, a sharp-eyed member of the Mac Rumours website has spotted that there is a blank key on Apple’s new iPad keyboard dock.
Have a look for yourself – it’s the one in the middle above the number 6 key.
Speculation is rife as to what this will become when launched.
Keeping in mind that the iPad keyboard dock already has a music playback button, screen brightness controls, a dedicated home button, a key to start a photo slideshow and a search key – Macduke thinks the blank button maybe for a Mac style dashboard.
I’m thinking/hoping it’s been left for the camera or a totally customisable key.
What are your thoughts on the use for this mysterious blank key?