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Skype Scores another Record with 34 Million Concurrent Users
It is only a week ago when web-voice and video calling giant Skype claimed a new record of hitting 32 million users using the service at the same time. The record has already been broken after the Microsoft-owned Skype saw 34 million concurrent users on Monday. Although, these numbers are…
Skype for Windows Phone Beta Released with a Metro Interface
Nokia has recently become the biggest Windows Phone vendor across the world, leaving HTC behind. However, Windows Phone platform is still very young and way behind the competition. Nokia has something interesting to announce about its Windows Phone that will surely play its role in the long run role to…
Skype for iOS Updated with New Interface and Bug Fixes
If you are an iOS user and heavily relies Skype for communication, you will be pleased to know that Skype has been updated for your iPhone and iPad. Skype is no doubt a handy communication tool that you can use to interact with your friends, family and colleagues. With Skype,…
New Skype for Windows Offers Full HD Video Calls and Facebook Integration
The new version of Skype has been released for Windows. The new Skype for Windows version 5.8 is launched with a host of new features, such as full HD video-calling, group screen sharing and Facebook Integration. The users having HD webcam will benefit from the full HD video calls feature…
VoIP Based Services Like iMessage, Skype Cause Reduction in Mobile Carriers Revenues
Apple instant messaging app, iMessage and VoIP services have become so popular and it was expected that it will affect the carriers and reduce their revenue but what we did not expect is that it will happen so soon. According to a recent report, the carriers have already started feeling…
Microsoft’s Acquisition of Skype Is Finalized
After getting a green signal from the European commission earlier this month, Microsoft has finally finalized the acquisition of online audio and video communicating service Skype for $805 billion. The news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype first surfaced back in May but delayed because of multiple constraints. In order to…
Microsoft’s Skype Acquisition Gets Green Signal from EU
European Commission has finally given the green signal to Microsoft over its biggest ever acquisition of Internet audio and video communicating service Skype for $8.5 billion. The news came on Friday when European Union cleared Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Skype. The news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype first surfaced back…
Skype for iPhone and iPad Updated: Adds Image Stabilization and Bluetooth Headset Support
We reported last week that Skype iOS app has some privacy vulnerability issues. Perhaps, in context with the vulnerability issue Skype has updated its iOS app for both iPhone and iPad. The updated version comes with certain new features and additions. The updated version, 3.5.84 has now much demanded support…
Security Bug in Skype iOS App Lets Hackers Steal User Information
Those who are using Skype iOS app version 3.0.1 or older must be very careful while opening messages from unknown people. It has been confirmed by security expert that the Skype iOS app for both iPhone and iPod Touch has a cross-site scripting (XSS) security bug in its Chat Section….
Official: Skype for iPad Coming Soon
The Skype App for iPhone was a success and according to the latest news, you will soon have Skype for iPad. There are no final words from Skype about the date of release but recently a video leaked which confirms that the app will be released soon. TUAW discussed the…
