Video Calls

A video call lets you talk to someone and see their face at the same time. It uses a camera and the internet. You can use a phone, computer, or tablet to make a video call. Apps like Zoom, FaceTime, and Google Meet are popular for this. Video calls make it feel like you are in the same room.

Early Video Calls

People dreamed about video calls for a long time. The first video phone was shown in 1927 but was too big and costly to use. In the 1960s, AT&T made a video phone called the Picturephone. It did not become popular because it cost too much. Real video calls for everyone came in the 2000s with faster internet.

Video Calls Today

Today, video calls are used every day. Kids can video call their grandparents who live far away. Doctors can see patients without them leaving home. Many workers have video meetings from home. During the year 2020, millions of people used video calls while they stayed home.

Fun Facts

• The first video phone was shown in 1927.
• Zoom became very popular during the year 2020.
• Most phones today have a front camera just for video calls.

Did You Know?

Astronauts on the space station make video calls to their families and classrooms on Earth from space.