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June 8, 2012 05:25 pm GMT

7 Alternatives to Airtime Video Chat


1. Airtime




For all of its improvements in randomized video chat, Airtime's dedication to protecting minors from X-rated content has to be its crown jewel. That, coupled with its Facebook connectivity, gives Airtime an air of legitimacy that many other services don't have. Like Google+, it also has YouTube sharing capability. Airtime uses your Facebook data to connect you with like-minded strangers, or even friends of friends, though for now, it's relatively limited to industry insiders.

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Just when you thought the randomized video chat craze was long gone, Sean Parker has stepped up to show you what you're missing.

Parker and partner Shawn Fanning founded Airtime, a platform which promises a simple and personalized video chat experience. To use Airtime, you must connect via Facebook, and then, may choose whether to link up with fellow Facebook friends or generate random chat buddies.

SEE ALSO: Not Just Chatroulette: Hands-On With Airtime [REVIEW]

But this new kid on the block is in some pretty good company in the video chat sphere. Other services offer different, and in some cases more flexible, experiences. So, avoid workplace faux pas, unnecessary premiums and a p… Continue reading...

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