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Next time your phone says Skype has been updated, brace yourself for some big changes. Microsoft has totally redesigned their video calling app, turning it into something that resembles the other major messaging apps out there, like Facebook Messenger, Line, or Viber. Emoji will figure more prominently. The change really is from the ground up — […]
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Remember Qik? Once upon a time, it was an app that let you share or stream videos, with a little video chatting thrown in. Then, it was gone. That’s because it was bought out by Skype a few years ago, shortly before Skype was swallowed up by Microsoft. You can go pull up that image […]
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Skype is finally (finally) offering free group video calling. Finally. Previously, you needed a premium Skype account to have a group Skype call. That was a little ridiculous, considering Google Hangouts and ooVoo have been offering that pretty much as long as both of those services have existed. But, Skype still seems to be a […]
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Now that it’s here, it seems overdue, but at long last, all Skype users can leave video messages for others when both people aren’t online at the same time.
The Jabra Speak 510 is a portable Bluetooth speakerphone designed for the mobile professional. This wireless accessory is designed to make it easier for users to have conference calls on the go – that includes whether they are in the board room, or in a hotel room. The goal of the Jabra Speak 510 is […]
Admittedly, it is pretty easy to ignore update prompts, especially when they come so frequently. Still, there’s a reason software upgrades are released, and as this infographic shows, a whole lot of people not only frequently ignore them, but don’t know why they should even bother.
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As of today, Skype for Windows Phone Beta is, at long last, available for download, finally bringing Skype to Windows Phones. And it’s about time, since, you know, Microsoft actually owns Skype.
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It’s getting even easier for everyone to find low-cost telephone alternatives, with services like Skype expanding their offerings rapidly. Now, the Freetalk Connect All is available for businesses looking to get connected to a new, cheaper network.
There are tons of ways to use Skype nowadays, whether it’s via an app on your smartphone or tablet, or even a dedicated handset like the GE 31591GE1 Digital Cordless Telephone for Skype that we previously reviewed. The new Freetalk Connect Me Home Phone Adapter is another device that makes it super convenient for people […]
There are many ways to take advantage of Skype and all it has to offer. You can run its software on your PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android phone, etc. But some of us still enjoy having conversations the old fashioned way – with a landline handset. That is where the new GE 31591GE1 Digital Cordless […]
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As much as we love Skype, sometimes you don’t want to be tethered to your computer, smartphone or tablet to make calls. That is where the new FREETALK Connect Me Home Phone Adaptor comes in. Connect Me lets you conveniently make Skype calls using your home phone! That means you can make Skype-to-Skype calls, or […]
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Last month, Skype rolled out video calling for Android phones running Android 2.2 (Froyo) or above. Many Android handsets were not compatible with that release. As promised, they are compatible with the Skype 2.1 update, available now from the Android Market.
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It was only earlier this week that Skype for iPad was finally released. It seems like a no-brainer to bring Skype to the iPad since Skype users have been impatiently waiting for an iPad app to land since the first gen iPad was released. Finally folks can video chat, call landlines, or instant message others […]
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Android phone users have something to cheer about this week. Skype for Android 2.0 has hit, and this isn’t just any update for the app. Aside from a complete overhaul of the menu system, the new version supports cross-platform video calling for all Android phones with front-facing cameras.
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Creative is making some news today with the new Creative Live! Cam inPerson HD for video and voice. The perfect compliment for making videos calls using Skype. The Creative Live! Cam inPerson HD, features an integrated an H.264 video encoding processor, ensuring the fastest possible video frame rate for HD video calling and alleviating the […]
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Video Calls account for about 42% of all Skype to Skype calls during the second half of 2010. Apparently Skype got the hint that it was something they can expand on. Now as part of a premium package you can gather on group video calls. Single Skype to Skype video chats are still free. Here […]
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Hot off the presses. Skype is expecting to finish it’s acquiring of Qik very soon. Qik is a Redwood City, CA based company that is “a provider of mobile video software and services that enable individuals to capture, instantly share and preserve great moments on video from anywhere.” Hmm… What could Skype possibly be trying […]
Few people can say their office is comfortable enough to be considered a home away from home, except maybe if you work at the Skype HQ in Tallinn, Estonia. Located in the middle of an Northern European industrial park, Skype looks like a normal office from the outside. But on the inside, the office evokes […]
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The Skype iPhone app has been on of the most anticipated apps to get a multitasking update for iOS4 and the update is finally here! That means that not only can you use Skype to make calls over 3G, but you’ll also be able to receive Skype calls while other apps are running- even if […]
Skype has already taken the world by storm with their free international Skype-to-Skype calls, video chatting, instant messaging, and reduced Skype-to-phone calling rates. Now the founders of Skype have created a line of communication accessories to make personal interactions and conferences one step easier and a little more personalized. The FREETALK Buddy Cam Blue system […]
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AERIAL7 has come out with an affordable new series of DJ style headphones, and they are being called the Phoenix. This series is a mid-size headphone that features a fully collapsible frame and padded headband. Phoenix promises to deliver sound quality that is usually found in a larger format device. Phoenix also features a swivel […]
