Voice and video call with services is fine for a start, but Ubuntu should really make a difference and provide an integrated approach to communication.
As a user you may only use a single service, such as Skype, but it's probable that you also communicate with WhatsApp, Hangouts or Viber (at least one of them in addition). Why not provide a plugin infrastructure, so 3rd-party communication providers (like Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, SIP providers in general, etc.) could integrate into the phone's communication interface (phone app) natively? I think we have discussed this idea in the past on this list. One feature request somewhat related to this discussion is "Show contact details from social accounts": - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/address-book-app/+bug/1535755 We should have another ticket to specify the integration of calling as such. This one could be a start, "VoIP": - https://bugs.launchpad.net/canonical-devices-system-image/+bug/1533104 (Please click on "Affects me too" if you care about one of those tickets.) Peter 2016-07-13 21:55 GMT+02:00 Marco Graziotti: > Hi list, > > after these announcements: > https://insights.ubuntu.com/2016/07/13/a-new-skype-for-ubuntu-alpha-available-now/?utm_source=ubunteu&utm_medium=url_shortner&utm_term=5rSi8Q&utm_campaign=shortner > and this > https://community.skype.com/t5/Linux/Skype-for-Linux-Alpha-and-calling-on-Chrome-amp-Chromebooks/td-p/4434299 > I've just tryed to make a call with skype on MX4 (web version by Peter > Bittner https://uappexplorer.com/app/skype.peter-bittner ), and it works, > only voice calls for now, but WebRTC API works good with OTA-11 inside a > webview. > > Have Canonical a plan to release an official Skype app? right now the Peter > Bittner web app it's a good compromise. > Someone have tested this new Skype features? > > Cheers, > Marco -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-phone Post to : ubuntu-phone@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-phone More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
