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Video Messaging Is Now A Full-Fledged Feature Of Skype

Video Messaging Is Now A Full-Fledged Feature Of Skype

By Chris Crum June 17, 2013

About a month and a half ago, Skype announced the launch of video messaging for Windows desktop users. It was available in preview mode to Windows 7 users. Today, the company announced that the feature is now out of preview …

Skype For Windows Phone 8 Gets HD Video Calling Skype For Windows Phone 8 Gets HD Video Calling

Skype for Windows Phone 8 is still in preview, and as such, it’s not exactly the best it can be at this point in time. The team is working on it though, and has provided a new update today that …

Skype Updated To Version 6.3 On Windows Skype Updated To Version 6.3 On Windows
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Windows Live Messenger users have a little over a month before they’re assimilated into the Skype collective. Before then, the team has been busy preparing Skype for the influx of new users that will be flooding in throughout April. Skype …

Messenger Assimilates Into Skype On April 8 Messenger Assimilates Into Skype On April 8
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Microsoft announced last month that Messenger would be merging into Skype on March 15. That’s not exactly the case anymore as Microsoft has extended the deadline by a month. That being said, Microsoft really thinks you should start moving to …

Skype Asked To Release Transparency Report Skype Asked To Release Transparency Report
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Skype was embroiled in a mini-controversy last year when reports came out claiming that Skype was spying on its users. The Microsoft-owned company hit back at the reports saying that it only hands over information when law enforcement “follows appropriate …

Skype 6.1 Integrates With Outlook On Windows Skype 6.1 Integrates With Outlook On Windows

Do you ever find yourself checking email and asking yourself, “Boy, I sure wish I could see my Skype contacts while I’m knee deep in email?” If so, you’re in luck. Skype has thought of the exact same scenario and …

Messenger Will Be Retired On March 15 Messenger Will Be Retired On March 15
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Beginning late last year, Microsoft started to merge its legacy Messenger service into Skype. It didn’t make sense for Microsoft to have two communication platforms, and Skype is a better brand for the company to invest in. Still, Microsoft gave …

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