A new version of Skype has been built for Windows 8 when the OS launches. This of course can be expected. What I didn’t expect to see today was more images of the new Skype app and what it runs like on the “Metro” style interface.
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Skype WiFi Free in US Airports for Holiday Season
December 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Skype in the US is offering free wifi access for those travelling in the US between December 21 and December 27. The wifi access from Skype will be offered free in over 50 airports in the US.
New Skype Beta for Mac and Windows Brings Facebook to Facebook Calling
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A new beta version of Skype has launched today which brings a handy new feature to both the Mac and Windows versions of the software. The new Skype lets you now message as well as make video calls with people logged in to Facebook.
Free WiFi from Skype During Internet Week
November 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Skype is offering free WiFi access to the net during the Internet Week conference. The start date is November 7 and it runs through November 12. During that time, any WiFi hotspot tied in to Skype WiFi will allow you to get on the Internet for free without using any Skype credits.
$8.5bn Purchase of Skype Completed
October 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Microsoft [MSFT] has announced that it completed the $8.5bn purchase of Skype.
“Skype is a phenomenal product and brand that is loved by hundreds of millions of people around the world,” said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. “We look forward to working with the Skype team to create new ways for people to stay connected to family, friends, clients and colleagues — anytime, anywhere.”
New iOS Skype Update Brings New Features and Ads
September 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A new Skype update has been released for iOS devices that brings a number of new features. On the plus side, yes there is a negative for some users, Skype has allowed Bluetooth Headset support as well as video stabilisation for calls. The downside is that in-app ads are now part of the service for some users. We’ll explain below.
Skype WiFi for iOS Launches
August 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Skype has launched a new app for iOS devices called Skype WiFi. The app lets you use Skype Credit to pay for WiFi access, by the minute, at a number of hotspots around the globe. The idea behind it is that you have a single service to log in to and then have an easy way to pay for what you use rather than paying for a full day usage at a time which is common in a number of places.
Skype 5.3 Launched – Brings HD Video Calls
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A new version of Skype has been launched that brings a few new features to the Mac. The new version is Skype 5.3 and it is now compatible with OS X Lion.
Skype 2.1 for Android Released – Adds Video Calls to Most Devices
August 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Skype has updated its app for Android smartphones. The new version is Skype 2.1 and with it, users will now be able to make video calls from more Android devices.
Skype To Bring Video Calling to Windows Phone 7
August 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By the end of 2011 you will more than likely be able to use Skype on your Windows Phone 7 smartphone to make video calls. This assumes you have a front facing camera of course.
Microsoft is currently hiring someone “…for building and optimizing the Skype Video Engine solution for Microsoft Windows and Windows Phone platforms.”. This strongly indicates that Skype video calling will be coming soon to WP7 smartphones.
Skype for iPad Launched
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this morning Skype launched a native app for the iPad. Unfortunately it was pulled out of the app store moments later and then followed by a tweet saying:
To ensure your best Skype experience, we’ve temporarily removed Skype for iPad which went live prematurely today.
Good new though as a quick check of the app store shows that it is available again (at least here in the UK where I am testing it now).
Skype Updated to Version 5.5 on Windows
July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A new version of Skype has been launched on Windows. The latest update is version 5.5 which brings a few new features to the VoIP service. New features of Skype 5.5 include a deeper Facebook integration that allows you to speak with Facebook contacts as well as see wall posts and make comments all from the Skype interface.
