Hey you! Yes, you! Are you one of those people who likes to record everything you do? Are you an iPhone user? Well guess what? I am about to make your day.

Recently acquired Qik has just announced and is concurrently launching their “Video Connect App” for the iPhone and iPod touch; made to do exactly what you’re used to with recording live feeds, but also, jacking it up a notch by offering live video calling (over 3G and WiFi), video messaging and video sharing capabilities! And while you may ask: “I have Skype to do that, what makes this ANY different?” There is a simple answer: this app allows you to shoot your friends a video message if they aren’t available for a live chat, or ever better, post your video to Facebook and Twitter for further ridicule, comments and sharing! Even better, if you feel like practicing your video editing skills or simply want the access to uploading video in HD, you can pickup the premium version for only $2.99 — score!

Personally I have always loved the smoothness of the Qik interface and am positive you will enjoy its ease of use as well.

We don’t have a direct link just yet to either version, but keep an eye out as we will update the post as soon as we do, or visit Qik.com to learn more

PRESS RELEASE:

MARCH XX, 2011 –LUXEMBOURG – Today at South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW) in Austin, TX, Qik, mobile video software recently acquired by Skype, launched a new iPhone app called Qik Video Connect. The new app enables individuals to stay connected with friends and family through video calling, video messaging, and video sharing.

With Qik Video Connect, users can instantly share what is happening around them with friends and family through a live video call. If they aren’t able to connect live, then users can still share all the rich details of the moment by sending a video mail. They can even post a live video link to Facebook and Twitter so friends can watch the moment as it is being recorded. The new social video feed makes it easy to follow what friends are doing by receiving alerts when new videos are shared and watching those videos right from the phone.

Whether it’s capturing a greeting for your loved ones, recording a video of your child as they score the winning goal, or having a video chat while you’re away from your friends and family – Qik makes it simple to record, share and stay connected through video.
There are two versions of the application available to consumers – Qik Video Connect and Qik Video Connect Plus. The latter is available for $2.99 and offers additional features such as:

• Real-time effects: Customize and enhance video chat and live video streaming with seven effects and filters.
• Video editing: Use simple video editing tools directly from your device to share the best moments.
• HD quality: Upload and share true HD quality videos captured on your phone.

“In a world of fast and readily available 3G, 4G and WiFi connections, video allows you to transcend the current world of text and photo messages to share special and everyday moments in a more meaningful way,” said Rick Osterloh, head of consumer products for Skype. “Qik Video Connect makes the concept of ‘see what I see’ a full reality.”

Both the Qik Video Connect and Connect Plus apps enable live video chat over 3G, 4G* or WiFi between iPhones, iPod Touches with built-in cameras. Qik is integrated with your phone’s contact list so you can easily see when your friends and family are available for a live video chat. In addition, you can also send a private video mail through email or SMS if your friends and family aren’t able to talk live, no matter what device or phone network they are on.

Both apps are available for download today through the Apple App store for iPhone and 4th generation iPod Touch models with iOS 4 or later. For additional information, visit: qik.com