George Hilton

Q: Is it possible to use other programs when on Skype

Hi

when I'm on Skype with someone is it possible to go to another program to help the person with a problem they are having on a similar iPad? Also if not through Skype then facetime?

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iPad, iOS 4.3.2, It is now iOS 6.1

Posted on Jun 1, 2016 11:14 AM

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Q: Is it possible to use other programs when on Skype

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  • by Rysz,

    Rysz Rysz Jun 1, 2016 11:24 AM in response to George Hilton
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    Jun 1, 2016 11:24 AM in response to George Hilton

    You can do this on both apps. Move the video screen to a corner, or minimize the window first. Both apps also support viewing and taking control of the other persons screen, if they permit.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jun 1, 2016 11:38 AM in response to Rysz
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    Jun 1, 2016 11:38 AM in response to Rysz

    Rysz wrote:

     

    . Both apps also support viewing and taking control of the other persons screen, if they permit.

    Not on an iPad they don't. iPads do not allow remote control of the screen with any App.

     

    @George Hilton

    In any case,  with Facetime you can press the home button while on a video call, and the video feed will be shrunk down to a corner, and you can then open any app you want, and the video feed will stay in the corner over the other app.

     

    This is a new feature with iOS 9 called Picture in Picture:

    http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/

     

    Not sure if this works with Skype however.

  • by George Hilton,

    George Hilton George Hilton Jun 1, 2016 12:41 PM in response to Phil0124
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    Jun 1, 2016 12:41 PM in response to Phil0124

    TThank for your help and advice to both of you.