Qik adds live streaming video option with new desktop program

Qik is already a recognized name for streaming live video from mobile phones to the web, but Qik is adding to its list of services with Qik-in-Touch, a desktop application that runs through Adobe AIR. With Qik-in-Touch, people can instantly watch live video shared by friends the moment that the stream goes live.

Qik-in-Touch is about sharing video with others, but people can already do that on the Qik.com website. However Qik-in-Touch features notifications for when people you follow start Qikking. When minimized, the program will automatically surface whenever someone you follow begins streaming. Likewise, if you invite friends and family to use Qik, they will be notified when you start broadcasting. In-Touch also includes support for watching video favorites, chatting during live broadcasts, and seeing personally-created Qiks.

Anyone interested in using Qik-in-Touch will have to sign up for the beta program (the application says “Alpha” but the website and confirmation email both say beta). You must have both a Qik.com registered account and Adobe AIR installed on your computer in order to use Qik-in-Touch.

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