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Skype is now available for BlackBerry Q10 with Z10 owners getting it as soon as BlackBerry released 10.1 OS update for the all-touchscreen device. Included in the app are all of the standard Skype features such as free face to face video and voice calls, IM, as well as low cost voice calls and SMS…
Skype issued a relatively minor update for its iPhone and iPad app today that includes some handy bug fixes as well as some tweaks mainly on the iPad. On the iPhone and iPad, several bugs have been patched up or features improved like automatic recovery of dropped calls, more accurate sorting of instant messages when…
Microsoft will retire Windows Live Messenger in favor of Skype. The IM network will be discontinued in early 2013, bringing more than 100 million Windows Live Messenger users to Skype. Users in mainland China will be an exception to the rule with Messenger continuing to be available in the world’s most populous country. To make…
On the heels of the recently updated Android app, Skype launched a new version of its iOS app. Since it’s version 4.0, we would expect a number of changes; however, that’s not the case here, with this release rather including many under-the-hood bug fixes. Here’s what’s new: The only new feature is the ability to…
Skype’s Android app got a new update and is now snappier than ever. The first thing you’ll notice (or not, depending on the phone you have) is just how faster Skype starts, which suggests engineers of the Microsoft-owned company changed a ton of things under the hood to make this happen. Then there’s new instant…
Those of you with Sprint’s version of Samsung Galaxy S II, aka Epic 4G Touch, can finally take and make Skype video calls. In order to do so, you’ll have to grab the latest version of the Android app, which also updates calling interface and adds “improved quality” — we guess they refer to calls,…
Skype has updated its app for Symbian Belle devices (version 2.1.23) like the Nokia 700, 701, 603 and many others that will get the new OS via a firmware update. The popular VoIP application now comes with Belle-like look and feel, while the overall performance has been significantly improved. You know that Skype is a…
If you’re planning to travel this weekend, Skype may have a nice gift for you. The popular VoIP service is offering free Wi-Fi access in select airports across the U.S. thru December 27th. More precisely, a free hour of Internet access will be available in more than 50 airports using Skype WiFi. To get started…
Sometimes you can’t always launch into a full-blown mobile video call, but the latest update to Skype for Android ensures you can still share what’s going on with friends. The 2.6 update to Skype now enables picture- and video-sending over Wi-Fi or 3G. There are some added optimizations for devices running on an NVIDIA Tegra 2 chip,…
Skype has once again updated its Android application, allowing even more users to join the video conversation while on the go. Version 2.5 adds support for 14 new devices, including Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, HTC Nexus One, HTC Shooter, Sony Ericsson Xperia Live with Walkman, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V, LG Optimus Black, LG Optimus…