News tagged ‘skype’
Thursday, 17 Jan 2013
Facebook Rolls Out Free VoIP Calling in U.S. iPhone Messenger App
Facebook has just launched a free VoIP call service via their Messenger app for iPhones. This feature is limited to U.S. iPhones for now, with no further information on when this feature will appear for users beyond U.S.
Wednesday, 7 Nov 2012
Skype is Replacing Windows Live Messenger? (Update)
Microsoft has confirmed that Skype will be replacing Windows Live Messenger. The company plans to retire Windows Live Messenger in all countries except mainland China next Q1 2013.
Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012
Skype for Windows 8 Introduced
Skype, the voice call and chat service provider that was acquired by Microsoft late last year for US$8.5 million, has announced a new Modern-style version of Skype for Windows 8. The app will be pre-installed on devices from 12 manufacturers, and be made available in the Windows Store come October 26.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2012
Skype App Comes to Windows Phone Alongside Lower Hardware Requirements
At Mobile World Congress 2012, Microsoft chose to keep things simple by announcing the release of the Skype App for Windows Phone, alongside new hardware requirements for devices targeted at entry level markets.
Friday, 21 Oct 2011
Skype's Security Flaw Can Expose A User's Identity, Location and Filesharing Habits
By exploiting a security flaw in Skype, security researchers are able to identity the user, track his location as well as monitor his P2P activities.
Monday, 17 Oct 2011
Microsoft Closes Skype Deal
Remember that earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it would acquire Skype for US$8.5 billion? That deal has officially closed, and the voice call and chat service giant is now a new business unit in Microsoft.
Monday, 10 Oct 2011
EU Gives Green Light to Microsoft for Skype Buy Over in Europe
Persistence has paid off for Microsoft as the European Commission approves its buy over of Skype, a marked turnaround in their less-than-cordial relation.
Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011
Good News and Bad News for iPhone and iPad Skype Users
Skype releases a new version for the Iphone and Ipad which might turn out to be a double edged sword. While it does offer improvements over the previous version, there are extra costs as well in the form of advertisements.
Monday, 22 Aug 2011
Skype Joins Group Messaging Fray With GroupMe Acquisition
More signs that the group messaging scene is exploding? Microsoft is looking to join in the group messaging party via Skype, who agreed to acquire group messaging app GroupMe.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2011
PlayStation Vita Expands its Entertainment Experience
Dedicated applications for Facebook, foursquare, Skype, and Twitter to PS Vita will be introduced.