Skype Qik Offers Distinct Advantages Over Snapchat
Skype Qik is a new video messaging app and service that lets users exchange short videos as well as create and store five-second GIFs. It aims to compete with the popular Snapchat service, but has unique advantages of its own.
For one, Qik allows users to send longer videos -- up to 42 seconds. Qik clips are also not deleted as soon as they have been viewed, but rather can be accessed for two weeks. Another advantage is that users can delete a video from a conversation even after it has been shared with another user.
Qik is available as a free app for iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. Android and Windows Phone users have the ability to block certain contacts, while iOS doesn't offer this functionality just yet.
For one, Qik allows users to send longer videos -- up to 42 seconds. Qik clips are also not deleted as soon as they have been viewed, but rather can be accessed for two weeks. Another advantage is that users can delete a video from a conversation even after it has been shared with another user.
Qik is available as a free app for iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. Android and Windows Phone users have the ability to block certain contacts, while iOS doesn't offer this functionality just yet.
