Skype Qik - pronounced quick - is Skype's second app that is cross platform, just like it's big brother Skype. But Skype Qik still plays in the messaging category albeit exclusively video. It can be compared to Instagram in that Qik lets you capture moments by shooting videos, add predefined effects to them and share with friends or groups of friends. Besides being a video messenger app, Skype Qik is really good at making your videos a great piece of art. And it keeps getting better at that.
In the most recent update, Skype Qik got 8 new live effects. Users will be able to pick the effects they want while shooting the videos, hence the live effects. Simply swipe over the viewfinder to scroll through the fun effects before sharing the masterpiece with friends.
Check out the update in Google Play store.
I have never been a fan of Snapchat, so it's no surprise that Skype Qik is there on my devices and has never been used if not for a few tests when it was released. If, unlike me, you're a user or fan of Skype Qik, then head over to the store as there is an update waiting for you. Maybe the changes listed below will make sense to you and improve your Qik, say "Quick", experience.
As mentioned in the title, the Qik team included a special holiday surprise in this update. It consists of falling snow flakes upon launching the app. Don't worry, the flakes go away after a few seconds.
Here's what is new in this version of Skype Qik:
- New menu lets you delete, save, or send your message to another conversation.
- Friend didn't open the SMS invitation to Qik you sent? Now you can it again.
- PLUS, a special holiday surprise!
