Apple's FaceTime Mobile Live Video Chat -- And To Think There Are Doubters

Prior to Sorenson Media, I had the good fortune of running SightSpeed, widely considered to offer the highest quality consumer-focused video chat service. The company was acquired by Logitech in the fall of 2008. During my tenure, I predicted the massive potential of mobile live video chat -- here is one of my posts from several years back.

Well, here we are in July 2010 -- and here Apple is with FaceTime, its live video chat for the iPhone 4. Once again, Apple is changing everything by putting mobile live video chat front and center in the minds of consumers. The latest example? All four of Apple's new iPhone 4 commercials feature FaceTime.

And, to think there are doubters of this massive mobile live video chat opportunity ...