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Microsoft Debuts “Ad Pano” Ad Format for Windows 8 Metro Apps – Video

Microsoft has announced the new “Ad Pano” concept, a brand new ad format specifically created for Windows 8 ads and supposed to promote specific products without disturbing the user. The company has teamed up with several companies to create concepts that could bring less intrusive ads in Windows 8 Metro...

18 June 2013
05:53 GMT

Microsoft: Xbox One Over-Delivers on Value

Don Mattrick, the leader of the Microsoft division working on the Xbox One, says that the new device from his company will be delivering more value than its price tag covers when it becomes available in November of this year. Joystiq quotes the executive as saying that, "Any modern product these days, you look at it...

17 June 2013
17:08 GMT

Skype 6.5.32.158 Released, Download Now

A new version of Skype is now available for Windows users, as Microsoft has recently released the final version of the video messaging tool rolled out approximately one month ago in preview form. Basically, this new option gives users the possibility to send video messages to contacts even if they are online, just l...

17 June 2013
10:29 GMT

Skype Video Messaging Officially Out of Beta on All Operating Systems

Microsoft has just announced that video messaging is no longer a beta feature, so users of all platforms can now give it a try as long as they install Skype. Skype Video Messaging allows users to record and send videos to contacts just like they do with standard text messages, even if the recipients are offline at t...

17 June 2013
10:08 GMT

Skype 6.5 for Windows – What’s New

As I’ve told you not a long time ago, Microsoft rolled out a new Skype client for Windows that brings improved video messaging and plenty of fixes. The company has recently rolled out the changelog too, revealing that version 6.5 also brings bugfixes for issues spotted in file transfers, network, keyboard navi...

6 June 2013
17:11 GMT

Download Skype 6.5 for Mac OS X

Microsoft has released a new version of its popular video chatting client Skype, adding Video Messaging improvements and new ways to call for Mac users. Skype 6.5 reflects Microsoft’s continued efforts to improve video messaging while it’s in beta. “Video messaging enables you to share life moment...

5 June 2013
10:47 GMT

Skype 6.5 Now Available for Download

Skype 6.5 is now available for download for Windows users, bringing improved video messaging plus several important bug fixes. According to a post published by the Skype team, video messaging stability has been improved with this new built, while a new notification system has been introduced to make the feature easi...

5 June 2013
10:36 GMT

Skype for Windows 8 Updated with Enhanced HD Video Support – Free Download

As I’ve told you yesterday, Microsoft rolled out a new Skype version for Windows 8 users that comes with improved video messaging and other bug fixes. The company has now provided more details on the release, explaining that this new video also comes with enhanced HD video support to improve the overall callin...

4 June 2013
01:29 GMT

Skype for Windows 8 Gets Video Messaging, Download Now

Skype for Windows 8 is the latest version of the famous VoIP client that received the recently-introduced video messaging option, so a new update is now waiting for your download in the Store. As we can all see in the release notes, the new Skype for Windows 8 version comes with video messaging and other general fix...

3 June 2013
01:47 GMT

Microsoft Pays $1 Million (€760,000) to Settle Search Engine Patent Lawsuit

Software company Microsoft and Vringo have reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit over the technologies used by the Windows maker to display ads on its search platform. Vringo claimed in a legal filling that Microsoft had used the technologies patented by two of its employees without authorization, seeking million...

31 May 2013
09:38 GMT

Microsoft: Cisco Is Trying to Degrade the Quality of Skype

A few days ago, Cisco has made another attempt to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype, telling the European Court that such a deal could create a monopoly for the Redmond-based tech giant. A Microsoft spokesperson told us in a mail stated that Cisco is actually trying to degrade the quality of Skype service...

31 May 2013
04:25 GMT

Skype for Outlook.com Launches in Germany – Report

Microsoft has recently announced that Skype will be part of Outlook.com, but the company has refused to provide us with a potential timeline for its launch across the world. According to a report by WinBeta, the Softies have now started the global release of Skype integration in Outlook.com, with a handful of German...

30 May 2013
04:16 GMT

Microsoft Now Allows Skype Users to Chat with Lync Contacts

Microsoft has just announced that Skype and Lync users around the world are now capable of chatting with each other using the downloadable VoIP client. Basically, Skype users can simply add a Lync contact by typing in the email address, regardless of whether they are running Windows or Mac. “Lync-Skype connec...

29 May 2013
10:34 GMT

Cisco Wants to Block Microsoft’s Skype Acquisition [Reuters]

Cisco is trying to block Microsoft’s Skype acquisition that was already completed in October 2011, claiming that such a deal could infringe competition rules on the Old Continent. And no, you’re not getting a deja-vu, as Cisco has already tried to block the Skype takeover back in February 2012, only a fe...

29 May 2013
05:07 GMT

Microsoft’s Skype Saves Robbed Man’s Live

Roy Hicks, a 79-year-old man living in South Africa, probably loves Skype more than anybody else, as his life was saved thanks to Microsoft’s VoIP platform. According to a report published by News24, Hicks was talking to his son in New Zealand on Skype when two armed men broke into his house during what seemed...

28 May 2013
09:06 GMT

Launcher for Skype Updated to 1.6.8, Download Now

Launcher for Skype is a very popular app among Microsoft fans, as it allows users to launch more than a single instance of the Skype VoIP client. Version 1.6.8 comes with two important fixes supposed to repair some bugs reported in the previous build, including graphical glitches, according to the official release n...

28 May 2013
08:52 GMT

Microsoft Launches “Spectacle Wearer of the Year” Skype Contest

Microsoft has recently teamed up with media agency MGOMD, DG MediaMind and Specsavers to launch what is being called “Spectacle wearer of the year,” a special Skype contest for those wearing glasses. Basically, it all comes down to Skype and to its British users. The VoIP service will display a series of...

22 May 2013
16:01 GMT

Skype for iPad 4.8 Released, Free Download

Skype users with iPads have been complaining of video/audio issues during calls, while some are constantly incurring problems with connectivity. A fresh update is available, aiming to rid the app of all these bugs. If you’re looking for a way to fix your Skype woes on the iPad, look no further than the latest ...

22 May 2013
09:45 GMT

Microsoft Uses Xbox One to Complete the Skype Ecosystem

Even though Microsoft has come under fire several times for the way it handles users’ data on Skype, the company is betting big on its VoIP platform, which will be available on Xbox One gaming consoles as well. The tech giant has announced during the Xbox One launch event that Skype capabilities will be added ...

22 May 2013
03:39 GMT

Download Skype 6.4.60.833 for OS X

Skype 6.4.60.833 is out for Mac users with a ton of fixes and enhancements, as well as a bunch of new features that make it easier and more fun to use the video-chatting app. New features and improvements in the new Skype for Mac include infinite chat scrolling, an improved “find” feature from a chat con...

16 May 2013
03:26 GMT

Microsoft Secretly Visits Every Secured Link You Send on Skype

Microsoft is reportedly keeping track of every single HTTPS link its users are sending on Skype, even though the company has said so many times that customer privacy is one of its main focuses. Citing an anonymous tipster, Heise Online reports that an IP address from Redmond visits every single HTTPS link mentioned ...

15 May 2013
07:33 GMT

Skype Officially Available on BlackBerry Z10 Handsets

Today, BlackBerry and Microsoft have officially announced the availability of Skype for the owners of BlackBerry Z10 devices. The mobile client was announced for BlackBerry 10.1 smartphones late last month, though only BlackBerry Q10 users had access to it until now. However, following the official release of the...

14 May 2013
17:11 GMT

Microsoft Launches WLM Update Despite Shutting Down the App

Microsoft has just rolled out a new version of the Windows Live Messenger instant messaging app that can be installed on every Windows edition currently supported by the company. Wait, what? That’s right. The tech giant has decided to release a new round of improvements for the IM client it killed in early Apr...

14 May 2013
05:35 GMT

Skype 2.6 Arrives on Windows Phone 8

Today, Skype announced a new flavor of their mobile client for Windows Phone 8 devices, namely Skype 2.6, with arrives as a minor update, it seems, though still packs a nice range of enhancements. The new app release was pushed out with various improvements to the reliability of chat and call notifications, as well...

13 May 2013
14:31 GMT

Skype 6.3 Receives Improvements, Download Now

A new version of the popular Skype VoIP client is now available for download, bringing a number of performance improvements on Windows workstations. Even though new features are now available, the Skype team has explained that users are strongly recommended to download and install the new version, as it packs update...

13 May 2013
09:17 GMT

Using Skype in the UAE Could Get You 2 Years in Prison

Skype is still being banned in the UAE, so customers who attempt to use its services without a license to could spend as much as two years in prison. A report published by Emirates247 reveals that the UAE Telecommunication Regulator Authority (TRA) requires users who wish to start phone calls via Skype to hold a lic...

13 May 2013
09:06 GMT

Skype Now Available for BlackBerry Z10 Devices

In late April, BlackBerry and Microsoft officially announced the availability of Skype for the BlackBerry Q10 devices, enabling users to take advantage of the app and service right from day one of the handset’s availability.The software is now available for BlackBerry Z10 as well, it seems. Skype was released...

13 May 2013
04:51 GMT

Skype Silently Bans imo Messaging Service

Microsoft’s Skype has quietly pulled the plug on imo, a popular web-based messaging service that provides support for the most popular protocols on the market, including Yahoo, Jabber, Google Talk and Facebook. While no clear details have been provided on the matter, imo administrators started reporting connec...

8 May 2013
04:03 GMT

Microsoft Sued Once Again Over Skype Patents

Microsoft’s legal department is most likely busy as a beaver these days, as more and more companies decide to sue the tech giant for unauthorized use of their patents. After VirnetX, Secure Web Conference Corporation, a company owned by CopyTele, filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, claiming that Skype uses encr...

2 May 2013
03:11 GMT

Skype for Windows 8 Gets Video Messaging, Download Now

Microsoft rolled out the video messaging option for the standard Windows version of Skype a couple of days ago, promising to bring the same feature on Windows 8 “as soon as possible.” The highly-anticipated moment has arrived, as Microsoft has just released an updated version of the Windows 8 Skype clien...

2 May 2013
01:19 GMT

Skype 6.5 Beta for Windows – What’s New

Yesterday Microsoft released a new beta version of the Skype client, which packs several new features, including a video messaging option to record a video message and send it to offline contacts. While this is indeed a great addition to the Skype client, the new build also packs multiple bug fixes and feature impro...

1 May 2013
16:51 GMT

Skype Video Messaging Launched for Windows Users

Skype officially rolled out the Video Messaging tool for Windows client, promising to introduce the same feature in the Windows 8 version in the coming weeks. Basically, the new Video Messaging option is a quick way to send short clips to your contacts, even when they are offline. Just like a standard text message,...

30 April 2013
10:35 GMT

Download Skype 6.5 Beta for Windows

Microsoft has just rolled out Skype 6.5 beta, a new preview version of its VoIP client that packs quite a lot of improvements. In addition to bug fixes and stability enhancements, the new version also comes with a brand new option called Skype Video Messaging that allows users to record a video message and send it t...

30 April 2013
10:21 GMT

Microsoft Completes the Windows Live Messenger Retirement Today

Microsoft officially started the Windows Live Messenger retirement on April 8, while the last versions of the app are supposed to be removed from download today. April 30 was Microsoft’s target date for the complete shutdown of Windows Live Messenger, a popular instant messaging application with millions of fa...

30 April 2013
09:34 GMT

Free App Brings Windows Live Messenger Back from the Dead

A free software solution aimed at Windows users promises to restore Windows Live Messenger, as the application is no longer supported by Microsoft’s Messenger service. The so-called Messenger Reviver 2 packs a very user-friendly interface and attempts to patch several files included in your Windows Live Messen...

30 April 2013
05:04 GMT

Watch: Calling Skype Contacts from Outlook.com

Microsoft launched Skype video calling features for Outlook.com this A.M., but the company has also released a short video to show the new option in action. Currently available in the United Kingdom exclusively, the new audio and video calling options provided via Skype are possible thanks to a browser plugin that c...

30 April 2013
03:46 GMT

Skype for Outlook.com Officially Launched

Microsoft has just introduced Skype video calling features to Outlook.com, thus allowing users of its email service to call friends straight from their browsers. The integration is possible thanks to a browser plugin, currently available for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox, with users being asked to connect Sk...

30 April 2013
01:08 GMT

Microsoft Rebranding Strategy Includes Skype, Xbox and Bing – Video

Windows 8 has been dubbed as a major overhaul of the world’s popular platform from the very beginning, but the company has worked out a much more ambitious plan. Microsoft’s Windows Phone design studio general manager Albert Shum and creative director at Wolff Olins Todd Simmons revealed some of the tech...

29 April 2013
07:53 GMT

Expert Says Skype Accounts Can Be Easily Hacked via Skype Support (Updated)

A security researcher that uses the online moniker TibitXimer claims that Skype accounts can be easily hacked by social engineering the company’s support team. He came to this conclusion after his own account had been hijacked six times in a single day. TibitXimer says that accounts can be taken over by anyon...

29 April 2013
07:27 GMT

Microsoft Developing Immersive Telepresence Technology

Video-calling technologies have been around for a while, with Microsoft’s Skype becoming an essential platform for many companies and end users out there trying to hold conference calls over the Internet. Microsoft Research, on the other hand, is planning to bring the whole idea of talking to someone on the we...

26 April 2013
13:21 GMT

Skype Down for Microsoft Account Users – 4/25/2013

Microsoft account owners are no longer allowed to log in to Skype with their usernames and passwords, as the VoIP platform is apparently experiencing some issues both in the United States and overseas. While the company has only said that it’s looking into the issue, no information has been provided on the pos...

25 April 2013
03:04 GMT

BlackBerry Q10 to Feature Skype at Launch

Next week, mobile phone users in Canada will be able to purchase a new BlackBerry 10-based device, namely the QWERTY-enabled BlackBerry Q10, and will enjoy some appealing features and applications on it, it seems. One of them will be a Skype application, available for users right from the start, a recent article on...

24 April 2013
18:01 GMT

Zoo Uses Skype to Allow Orangutans to “Talk” to People

Skype is undoubtedly the number one VoIP platform in the entire world but, in addition to allowing people to talk over the Internet, Microsoft’s service is also being used for some pretty weird purposes. Trainers at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas are currently using Skype to allow Mei and Mukah, two resid...

24 April 2013
08:55 GMT

Microsoft Sued by VirnetX over Skype Patents [Bloomberg]

Skype is once again causing trouble to tech giant Microsoft, this time because VirnetX Holding Corporation is suing the Redmond-based company for infringing six of its patents. VirnetX filed a lawsuit at the federal court in Tyler, Texas, claiming that Microsoft’s Skype VoIP platform uses six of its patents wi...

23 April 2013
07:59 GMT

Download Skype 2.5.0.135 for Windows Phone 8

A new flavor of the Skype application is now available for download for devices running under Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system, namely version 2.5.0.135. The new app release arrives on handsets with various performance and reliability enhancements, as well as with other changes. As Skype notes i...

15 April 2013
10:53 GMT

Download Skype 6.3 for Mac OS X

Skype 6.3 is out for Mac with a bunch of tweaks and fixes, as well as enhancements to some of the app’s existing features. Skype is a free download for all Mac users. The new version makes it easier to save a new number to any existing contact, and you can now create a line break by pressing Shift+Enter during...

10 April 2013
09:25 GMT

Microsoft Starts Messenger Retirement, Showcases Pleased Skype Users

Microsoft has started the Windows Live Messenger shutdown, now asking all users still running it to make the move to Skype, the company’s very own VoIP platform. In an attempt to show everyone that Skype is at least worth a try, Microsoft also published a slideshow showcasing James, “the city’s mos...

9 April 2013
17:01 GMT

Skype 1.6.0.115 for Windows 8 – What’s New

As we told you not long ago, Microsoft published a new version of its Skype client for Windows 8 in the Windows Store, bringing a number of fixes to all builds of the company’s new operating system. The release notes published in the Store reveal that this new version of Skype for Windows 8 comes with greater ...

9 April 2013
16:31 GMT

Skype for Windows 8 Gets New Features, Download Now

Microsoft has just released a new version of its popular VoIP Skype client for Windows 8, providing users of its latest operating system with some new features and performance enhancements. The update is currently being delivered to all Windows 8 builds and brings greater control over your contacts with the option t...

9 April 2013
01:17 GMT

Microsoft Starts the Windows Live Messenger Shutdown Today

Microsoft officially starts the Windows Live Messenger retirement today, with English versions of the app to be the first that’ll go dark in the next few hours. The Redmond-based technology giant announced in early 2013 that it would retire Messenger in order to move all users to Skype, the company’s VoI...

8 April 2013
01:55 GMT


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