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Despite what hyperbolic pundits might tell you , the phone call is not dead. But it could use a kick in the pants.That's what Sidecar is trying to do with new apps for iPhone and Android . Sidecar supplements traditional phone calls with photos, video andother info, which users can share back and forth as they talk. Whentwo Sidecar users converse, they see a list of these sharingoptions on the dialer. "See what I see" sends live video from thephone's rear or front camera to the other caller. Users canalso send photos, share their locations on a map–I'mimagining a "meet me here in 15 minutes"scenario–or send details from their contact lists. A"whisper" feature lets users send text messages duringa call, which is useful if you walk into a noisy room andcan't hear anything. On Android, incoming calls from Sidecar use your existing ringtoneand notification screen. The iPhone version only displays a pop-upnotification and alert tone, because Apple doesn't allow appsto access core phone functions. If you want Sidecar to replacestandard phone calls, it's easier to do so on Android. Sidecar's media features only work if both users have theapp, so the big challenge for the company is getting people onboard. As a lure, Sidecar offers free Wi-Fi calling to any phonenumber in the United States or Canada, or to any other Sidecar userin the world. Users who don't have the app get a text messageat the end of the call, imploring them to check out the app. I like the idea behind Sidecar, but I wonder if it's ahead ofits time. As mobile data becomes faster, and standalone phone callscontinue to decline, we may see wireless carriers launch their ownmultimedia calling systems, more deeply integrated with the phoneitself and designed to drum up data use. Sidecar offers a taste ofwhat this could be like, but if it becomes a modest success, itmight just nudge the carriers along faster. ( MORE: 50 Best iPhone Apps 2012 ).Sidecar app lets you share photos, location and live video duringcalls - Bmw Diagnostic Tools The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Bmw Diagnostic Tools , Mercedes Diagnostic Tool, and more. For more , please visit Truck Diagnostic Tools today!
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