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Skype releases Skype 5.3 for OS X Lion, introduces HD video chat
Skype today announced the release of Skype 5.3 for OS X Lion. The update is backwards compatible with OS X going all the way back to OS X 10.5 Leopard. Along with some bug fixes and minor tweaks to the UI, the latest version of Skype supports HD quality video which as you can tell […]
Continue reading...Microsoft purchased Skype to keep it out of Google’s hands
Sunday, May 15, 2011
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By Luis Estrada: Microsoft last week made a surprise move when it acquired Skype for $8.5 billion. Microsoft’s interest in the Internet chat and video company was reportedly the result of the company’s desire to integrate the technology across its product line, from Windows Phone 7 devices to its Xbox video game console. But $8.5 […]
Continue reading...Skype for the Mac and iPhone will be safe under Microsoft rule
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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By Sarah Petit: With plans to spice up its video chat and conferencing capabilities, Microsoft announced yesterday its acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion. That may very well be Microsoft’s most expensive acquisition to date, and indeed, many folks have been quick to exclaim that Microsoft got taken for a ride. That notwithstanding, Skype has […]
Continue reading...Microsoft to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion
Monday, May 9, 2011
By Josh Rosenthall: What started out as an odd little rumor is now being confirmed by Kara Swisher. Yep, folks. Microsoft is, in fact, purchasing Skype for a whopping $8.5 billion. The deal is reportedly done, the ink has dried, and an official announcement will be forthcoming on Tuesday morning. Skype of course is a […]
Continue reading...Video chat coming to Skype for the iPhone – Report
Friday, December 24, 2010
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Skype for the iPhone has been around since 2009, but the mobile version of the popular VoIP service currently supports audio calling exclusively. But now it appears that video calling is right around the corner. Engadget today reported that they received a help document from Skype which all but confirms that video calling support for […]
Continue reading...Skype update for the iPhone enables VoIP calls on AT&T’s 3G network
Monday, May 31, 2010
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Skype for the iPhone is now up to par with some of the other VoIP apps on the app store with a recent update that enables Skype users to make voice calls over AT&T’s 3G network, thus protecting their precious voice minutes. It also means that iPad 3G owners can use AT&T’s monthly data plans […]
Continue reading...AT&T now allowing iPhone VOIP calls on its 3G network
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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AT&T announced today that it would start allowing iPhone users to make VOIP calls over its 3G network, a move which Engadget believes is “the result of the FCC’s renewed push for net neutrality and AT&T’s argument that it’s doesn’t need new regulations to remain open..” According to a report earlier today in the Washington […]
Continue reading...Apple and Google set to explain Google Voice removal later today
Friday, August 21, 2009
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Apple and Google will sit down before the FCC later today and explain why Google Voice apps were removed from the iTunes App Store, a move which subsequently triggered a tremendous Apple backlash on the interwebs. From stories we’ve seen floating around on the web, AT&T was behind the apps removal, but it’ll still be […]
Continue reading...Skype officially coming to the iPhone this Tuesday
Monday, March 30, 2009
CNET reports: Months after teasing us at CES with an announcement of Skype’s native VoIP client for the iPhone, the free Skype for iPhone will finally be available to download from the iTunes App Store sometime on Tuesday… In terms of navigation, Skype’s VoIP app for iPhone looks more like your traditional iPhone app than […]
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Monday, August 8, 2011
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