Skype group video calling before now required a premium subscription and that includes sharing your desktop while video calling someone, but Microsoft today are doing away with the need of a paid subscription. Making group video calling feature for all users on PC, Mac, and Xbox One Apps completely free. The free service will […]
Viber launch Viber Out service, allowing users to make calls to any landline or mobile number in the world
Popular app Viber has gotten a rather big new feature along with the latest update for iOS and Android devices. The new feature called Viber Out sees the Viber service become a complete VOIP service and now allows users to make calls to any landline or mobile number in the world. The new service was […]
Microsoft to retire Messenger on March 15th
As most people already know Microsoft are getting ready retire Messenger. Since they now own Skype this made sense and it was known that Messenger would be retired some time in Q1. Word is that the exact date is March 15th and from then on you will no longer be able to use Windows Messenger. Skype has […]
Ireland and UK to get free Skype WiFi through Wicoms service
Intersting news comes through that Skype are pushing for better WiFi hotspots and are launching a new server through Wicom in the UK and Ireland. The new partnership from Skype and Wicom will allow business owners to setup a WiFi hotspot and further more give users the ability of using the services in tow […]
Skype of iPad updated for new iPad retina display, HD graphics all around
Those up picked up a new iPad will be happy to hear that Skype has been updated to support the new Retina display. This includes higher resolution graphics for the entire app. The updated app is more of a Microsoft side thing as they hope to make Skype as popular and accessible as possible. The […]
Microsoft have just finalised there acquisition of Skype for $8.5 Billion
Microsoft have just finalised there deal to acquire Skype, The deal has been ongoing for a while now, The finalization of this deal will mean deeper integration of Skype into services like Windows 8, Windows phone 7, and of course Xbox live. Skype is now a department of Microsoft with CEO of Skype Tony Bates will become President of […]
Skype 2.5 brings video calling to more devices
Skype have just pushed a new update to Android users bring more devices the great video calling feature. While there are a few new phones that are getting the ability, The main devices are tablets, The Xoom, The Iconia, The Galaxy Tab 10.1 and more all now have video calling abilties on there tablets with […]
Skype for iPad released
Just a quick heads up for all those iPad 2 owners, You can finally get some real use out of the front facing camera and this time without the need of FaceTime!, Skype has just been released for the iPad. You can download it directly from the App store. The app has been reported to […]
Skype 5.5 for Windows just released, Facebook is all up in there!!
Skype have just released there newest version for Windows which is 5.5. This update pretty much is all for the Facebook integration which the beta had for the last month, Although there is mention of other updates being added to this update aswell, The main thing is the Facebook update. The official update is available […]
Microsoft purchased Skype for $8.5bn
Microsoft has been reported to of purchase Skype for a whopping $8.5bn!! News is still floating in from multiple source’s about the the purchase with an announcement set for tomorrow. Skype is considered the leader in VoIP technology with a user base of over 660 million people. Microsoft will probably implement Skype into Windows, Windows phone and Xbox Live! […]