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Skype Founders Mull Buy Back From eBay

The founders of Internet telephone service Skype, currently owned by eBay, are interested in buying back the company they sold four years ago.

Skype for iPhone Officially Available

Update: Skype says:

EU Study Disputes Market's Ability To Enforce Net Neutrality

A study sponsored by Dailymotion, eBay, Skype, and Google and YouTube of European Internet users showed that 91 percent expect their ISPs not to block or limit their Internet service and that all legitimate websites and applications receive similar treatment.

Skype Launches Beta Service For Businesses

Skype has announced a beta version of its calling service for business users. The new service, called Skype for SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) allows workers to make calls with traditional telephones, instead of a headset hooked up to a computer.

Users See Gap Between Mobile Devices And Computers

Most mobile users still feel there is a gap between their computers and their mobile devices, according to data published by Skype from a Zobgy survey. The gap correlates with the finding that the majority of mobile users do not yet download applications to their mobile devices. The same group says they want to be able to choose mobile applications for themselves, and not have their carriers decide what applications they can use. The survey found that people will pay more for a device that will allow them to control applications.

Skype Could Be For Sell, Would You Buy?

eBay has been busy announcing changes and fueling speculation around others. According to the WSJ the online marketplace is going back to its roots as an “internet flea market” , as well as moving away from the retail model that Amazon owns and concentrating more on PayPal.

eBay CEO Speaks, Says Done Apologizing for Skype

eBay held its 2009 Analyst Day today with CEO John Donahoe speaking on the company's future. As anticipated, a great deal of focus was put on PayPal.

Skype Now Offering Voice To Text Messaging Conversion

Skype has introduced a new feature that converts voicemail to text via speech technology firm SpinVox. SpinVox converts voice messages to text in English, Spanish, French, and German. The messages are sent by Skype as an SMS text directly to a mobile phone for users to read.

Skype Making Mobile Deals

Nokia and eBay-owned VoIP service Skype announced a deal today. Skype will be integrated into Nokia devices, starting with the N97 series.

Skype Launches 4.0 For Windows

Skype has launched version 4.0 for Windows that now includes full-screen video calling and improved call quality. "Video calling has emerged as a very popular way for people to communicate online," said Mike Bartlett, director of product strategy for Skype.