After live video streaming and live video broadcasting became a reality on the iPhone over the past couple of weeks, now video recording on the older models of iPhone becomes possible as well.
In a sign of changing times, Apple has now approved an iPhone app called iVideoCamera that lets you record short videos from any iPhone model, including iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G . The iPhone app which is available on the App Store captures video at 3 FPS. Other features of the iPhone app includes the ability to save camera roll or "photos" and share it on social media outlets like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
The approval is significant as such iPhone apps like Cycoder had to go through the unofficial route and available only for iPhone users who had jailbroken their iPhone .
We have been seeing massive improvements in the App approval policies in the recent past. Earlier this month, we had written about the review staff warning app developers over violations instead of rejecting their apps rightaway, which was the norm so far. One of our readers, Alessandro also informed us that app developers no longer have to wait for weeks to bring updates to iPhone apps and these updates are now happening quicker. All these are very positive changes and we are glad Apple has done this.
Coming back to iVideoCamera, the video quality of the app doesn't seem to be all that good - a 3 FPS video at a 160x213 resolution. Also, the maximum video length is only one minute. However, an update to the app has already been submitted, which should bring a higher frame rate and video length to the app users very soon. If you are one of those who do not own an iPhone 3GS, this app is a must-have. You can download this app for $0.99 by clicking here (iTunes link). Please note that you will need iPhone OS 3.1 or above.
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