Video chat apps are very important in business and life. That's why Google, Microsoft and Apple have created their unique software via Google Hangouts, Skype and FaceTime. Each has their appeal, but still performs the same basic functions.
After watching these companies have monumental success with their software, Firefox is looking to enter the game as well by taking its new Video chat software out of beta, Engadget reported.
Firefox announced its "Hello" video chat app in October, and quickly implemented it into the experimental browser to see how it would hold up. The one feature that separates Hello from other video chats is the fact that users don't have to have a Firefox account in order to video chat. Users simply have to create a callback link and send it to whomever the person wants to talk to. The person will then click on the link and the call will start, regardless of what browser they are using.
Why should users have a Firefox account then? It will let people track contacts and engage them with one click, if needed.
The one drawback is that it doesn't seem like Hello provides users with the option to call more than one other person.
Since the Hello app seems finished, Firefox is now trying to open the Firefox Marketplace to a larger audience. If users feel like standing on the edge, they can join the beta testers and help Mozilla modify the software to work on Mac, Windows and Linux computers.
