Skype almost Windows Phone compatible
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: January 16, 2012Filed under: VOIP
It appears that the good folk at Microsoft have gone back on their word slightly as it was announced today that Skype, the VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) which is now owned by the PC giants, will be coming to…
Skype update integrates Facebook-to-Facebook video call support
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: November 18, 2011Filed under: VOIP
Facebook has had several new services linked with it in the past but the most significant of all was when the site merged with Skype to allow video chats with friends from one site to the other back in July….
O2 trialing UK VOIP service, potential Skype beater
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: October 13, 2011Filed under: VOIP
Skype has been one of the leading companies in revolutionizing the way we communicate with one another over the internet. Their VOIP service and video calling technology, allowing callers to talk to anyone in the world via the internet, remains…
WP7 Mango update combats Apple Facetime with Skype integration
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: August 25, 2011Filed under: Cell Phones, Phone Software
Today we can pretty much confirm that future WP7 smartphones will allow video calling via front-facing cameras, apparently Mango will feature Skype integration and will allow this functionality, this probably has a lot to do with Microsoft’s recent Skype acquisition…
Skype video calling now available for a spectrum of Gingerbread devices
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: August 4, 2011Filed under: Cell Phones
Here is some exciting news which some of you will have been hoping to hear, as Skype video calling will now be available to a spectrum of other Android devices which previously were unable to support the function. Until now…
Skype for iPad briefly available before being pulled, Xbox 360 next
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: August 2, 2011Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps
Recently Skype found its way onto Facebook as Microsoft looks to expand the recently acquired service. Yesterday Skype for iPad was briefly available before being pulled, and the service is also rumored to be coming to the Xbox 360 later…
Tango for PC, Android and iOS app is like Facetime & Skype
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: July 21, 2011Filed under: Android Apps, Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps
For those of you who are big into the whole video communication trend, which currently see’s Skype and Facetime as two of the top dogs for in the field, you will be pleased to know that another up and coming…
Facebook’s announcement vs. Skype on Samsung Galaxy S2/S II
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: July 9, 2011Filed under: Cell Phones
Facebook officially launched the new Skype video chat service a few days ago, as well as some new chat features and sidebar. Today we are looking at Facebook’s announcement vs Skype on Samsung Galaxy S2/SII. Recently the Samsung Galaxy SII…
Facebook now let’s friends chat via its Skype video service
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: July 6, 2011Filed under: Social Media
There have been rumors surrounding new services coming to Facebook for a while with Spotify part of the rumors. Now today we have confirmation of one new service as Facebook now let’s friends chat via its Skype video service. Beginning…
Skype 5.5 beta download – hands on with Facebook features
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: June 21, 2011Filed under: Hands On
Recently we spoke about Microsoft buying Skype, now we are excited to reveal that the Skype 5.5 beta has launched and with it comes Facebook integration, in our article we look at some of the Facebook features it brings. You…
Microsoft and Skype deal approved, dismissals affect stock options
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: June 20, 2011Filed under: Alternative News
Late last month we looked into Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype, in this article we looked at how the deal was strategic for both Microsoft and Skype, we are now hearing how this is affecting current Skype employees. According to BusinessWeek…
LG Optimus Black: TELUS announces special ‘Skype Edition’
By: Tina Chubb | Posted: June 11, 2011Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
We have some rather interesting news now for those of you that live in Canada and are thinking about buying a new smartphone, as TELUS has recently announced that it will be launching a special ‘Skype Edition’ of the popular…
Skype down May 26: Service unavailable
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: May 26, 2011Filed under: Alternative News, Computers
We are getting reports that Skype is down, along with their download servers. We have tried ours and all is fine, but millions of users around the world have reported that service is unavailable to them. Some have said that…
Microsoft’s decision to buy Skype ‘strategic’
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: May 18, 2011Filed under: Alternative News
Earlier this month we brought you the news that Microsoft had purchased internet phone provider Skype, in a deal worth $8.5 billion. Now Bill Gates has been interviewed by the BBC and said that Microsoft’s decision to buy Skype was…
Anticipation For Microsoft’s Skype Mobile, Voice over LTE
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: May 11, 2011Filed under: Cell Phones, Phone Software
We told you recently about Microsoft’s acquisition of internet phone service provider Skype. The purchase points to some interesting changes coming to the mobile world in the coming years, and raises anticipation for Microsoft’s Skype Mobile and voice over LTE….
