Microsoft made available for download minor updates for its Skype application for Windows Phone 8, the Windows desktop and its SkyDrive storage cloud service.
Viber, a mobile messaging app, is expanding a desktop version for Windows and Macs. Viber CEO Talmon Marco joins digits to discuss Viber's new features and how the company plans to compete with rivals like Google and Skype.
When Viber first launched its free voice calling app for iPhone back in December 2010, I called it a rival to Skype’s iOS app. Today, we can really start referring... Keep reading ?
Skype has been on a roll recently. They are making a lot of improvements to the service in order to make it easier for users to connect with people that they need to. Just last week, Skype was integrated with Outlook.com, allowing users to make calls directly from their email inbox. Show More Summary
Microsoft on Thursday announced the preview release of Skype Video Messaging for Windows 8. If you use the Metro side of Windows 8, you can now grab the new app... Keep reading ?
The Skype team has released several new features and improvements for the messaging software in recent time. We have seen the integration of Skype on Facebook and more recently Microsoft's email service Outlook.com, and also the release of Skype for Windows 8 and several improvements to the Skype client as well. Today's beta version of [...]Show More Summary
A new version of the official Facebook app, plus Skype video messaging for Windows 7 are now in the testing pipeline, according to Microsoft officials.
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the preview release of Skype Video Messaging for Windows. If you’re on Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can grab the beta release now from here.... Keep reading ?
Microsoft, the company that owns Skype after forking out a rather hefty sum for it (and subsequently bid adieu to their Windows Live Messenger program), has made sure that there is an even greater level of integration between their own...Show More Summary
Considering Microsoft's efforts to rebrand, redesign and rebuild its Windows platform, it's no surprise to hear that the company is tweaking the visual aesthetics of its other brands, too. Speaking at Design Day 2013, Wolff Olins creative...Show More Summary
Two-factor authentication is one of the best things you can do to secure your online accounts. Today, Microsoft is rolling out this important feature for Microsoft accounts—the key to Outlook.com, Windows 8 PCs, SkyDrive, Skype, Office, and more. Here's how to enable it on yours. Read more...
Microsoft has released a new version of Skype for the Windows Phone 8 platform. Skype 2.5 removes the beta tag and turns on message notifications by default. It also fixes a long list of bugs. The update is free.
Skype for Windows Phone 8 Make free Skype to Skype video and voice calls as well as send instant messages to friends and family around the world. What’s new? - General fixes and stability improvements. Features: - Call friends and family...Show More Summary
Today we have released an update for Skype for Windows Phone 8, version 2.5. In this release, we focused on general improvements and reliability. Get the updated version now from the Windows Phone Store. We’re always looking to improve your experience on Skype and pay close attention to your feedback. Show More Summary
Despite steadily advancing in version numbers, Skype for Windows Phone 8 has remained in a preview state for the past few months. It's time for the app to enter the big leagues with its 2.5 update. The release is the first to drop the...Show More Summary
Today Microsoft has released a new update of the Skype for Windows Phone 8 app. The beta tag that previously accompanied this app has now been dropped in the latest update, which brings the version number up to 2.5. Despite that, there...Show More Summary
In this week’s edition of Weekend Reading, we’ve got stories on the refreshed Outlook.com Calendar service, an update for Skype for Windows 8 and a major Skype milestone and an update to Visual Studio 2012. The Outlook.com Calendar gets a refresh. Show More Summary
Viber Media, the startup behind the popular cross-platform messaging and VoIP calling application Viber, is today debuting a new application for Windows Phone 8. Co-founder and CEO Talmon Marco said... Keep reading ?
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We recently released an updated version of Skype for Windows 8 that gives our users higher control over who can contact them by adding the ability to block contacts, as well as other performance improvements. Additional enhancements include improved loading speed and reliability across the application. Show More Summary