Vringo adds video ringtones to your Android phone
October 4, 2009 | by Andrew Kameka

Video ringtones are a now a reality in Android thanks to beta app Vringo. If you’ve ever wanted to have a music video or the latest funny clip from YouTube to play during an incoming call, your wish has come true. Why settle for a piano melody when you can be treated to the infamous Keyboard Cat?
Vringo is a mobile service and app that plays video clips as your phone rings. Users can select the official video of a hit record, personal clips of their friends and family (maybe even a clip of the person calling, perhaps?), or premium content purchased from Vringo. Caller ID already functions on text or photo, but video will make incoming calls “dynamic and personal as any other [phone experience],” according to CEO Jon Medved.
The beta app is available for download at http://android.vringo.com. If you’re part of the vibrate-only, Anti-Ringtone Consortium, this obviously isn’t for you. All others should check out this video profile by jkOntherun.








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Cooool ! … in theory at least, and the “how did you do that” factor is definately in play, however, not so much in terms of usefulness… “I would have picked up your call a bit sooner, but I was watching your video ring!”
Best to keep that phone plugged in then. As if the battery doesn't get drained fast enough as it is.