"make it better"

Facetime

Why do I want to modify Facetime for iOS? What are its Problems and what changes will I make?

• The application limits users to one-on-one service.
  • To video chat with more than one person, the user would have to download additional applications, such as Skype or Oovoo
  • Super inconvenient
• It is easy easy to use and it's extremely simple, BUT ONLY BECAUSE there is so little you can do with it
• You need a cellular or Wi-Fi connection to use Facetime on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  • Wi-Fi connection requires a broadband connection
  • Errors with calls often occur, Calls Regularly Fail

As the app is now, I will keep it simple but will establish the additional feature of adding up to four other contacts within an ongoing facetime call (5 people total max.)that will allow for more successful, useful interaction between several users. The hope is that users will have a much better experience with Facetime by being able to communicate with multiple friends and family at one time.

Competitive Analysis

• Skype
• "Skype is for doing things together, whenever you're apart.. make it simple to share experiences with the people that matter to you, wherever they are"
• Available for iPhone/iPod/iPads and Androids
• Available on various media: phone, computer, or TV
• Free usage
• Group video and chat

• Oovoo
• Video chat, Messaging, & Stories
• Supports devices running Android, iOS, MacOS, and Windows
• Free usage
• Offers high-quality video chat, instant messaging and collaborative stories
• Chat with up to 12 people at a time
• If a friend isn't available, the user can leave a video message so the friend can view it at a later time
• Messages can be synced from one device to another to keep the conversation going
• Oovoo Chains - explore Oovoo communities

• Google Hangouts
• Video, Messaging, Voice Chats
• Free Group Video Call with up to 10 friends
• Can send photos, videos, emojis, stickers, and animated GIFs
• Chat with friends up to 150 people
• Available for Android, iOS, and the web
• Sync chats across all your devices
• Can position Hangouts anywhere on your screen (possible with more than one monitor)

User Flow for the Remodeled Facetime



Visual Design