Now, you can make Skype calls without installing the app
10 years, 4 months ago

Now, you can make Skype calls without installing the app

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Microsoft has released a test version of Skype that lets people make Internet calls from web browsers, eliminating the need to install special applications. “It’s perfect if you prefer using the web rather than an app: perhaps you’re sitting at a computer that doesn’t already have Skype downloaded,” Microsoft said in a blog post. “Or maybe you’re on the go and using an Internet cafe or hotel computer whilst on vacation where you can’t download Skype at all.” Skype for Web will be available to a small number of existing users at first and will be rolled out globally in the coming months, according to Microsoft. US software maker Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion and built the service into Xbox One video game consoles.

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‘End of an Era’: Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in 2025, Moving Users to Teams
1 month ago

‘End of an Era’: Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in 2025, Moving Users to Teams

ABP News  

In a major shift in its communication services, Microsoft has announced that it will officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025. The tech giant will transfer all the existing users to the free version of Microsoft Teams, marking the end of an era for one of the most iconic video-calling platforms. One user simply wrote, “End of an era,” …

Microsoft To Shut Down Video Calling Platform Skype in May 2025
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1 month ago

Microsoft To Shut Down Video Calling Platform Skype in May 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Microsoft is shutting down the iconic video calling platform Skype, which it bought almost 14 years ago. Microsoft said that Skype users will be able to sign into Teams using their Skype credentials, starting today. Microsoft said that it will not offer paid Skype features to new customers, including Skype Credit and subscriptions that allow users to make and receive …

Microsoft to shut down Skype to shift focus towards Teams platform
Top News
1 month ago

Microsoft to shut down Skype to shift focus towards Teams platform

ABC  

Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011, which redefined how people communicated online. Microsoft said on Friday "Skype has been an integral part of shaping modern communications". "My best friend and I share many good memories on Skype," one X user said. James Hennessy, ideas editor at Capital Brief and host of …

Goodbye Skype! Microsoft to shut down the popular calling app after 22 years
1 month ago

Goodbye Skype! Microsoft to shut down the popular calling app after 22 years

India TV News  

Microsoft to shut down the popular calling app after 22 years With Microsoft fully shifting its focus to Teams, Skype users will have to adapt to the change before May 5, 2025. Microsoft Teams takes over as the new video-calling solution With Skype being phased out, Microsoft is encouraging users to move to Microsoft Teams, which offers enhanced features and …

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May
Top News
1 month ago

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Associated Press  

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011. The tech giant said Friday it will retire Skype in May and shift some of its services to Microsoft Teams, its flagship videoconferencing platform. Microsoft has for years prioritized Teams over Skype and the decision to fold the brand is part of …

Microsoft retires Skype, internet call pioneer
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1 month ago

Microsoft retires Skype, internet call pioneer

Raw Story  

Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan acquired in 2011. "Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available," said a post from Skype support on X, directing users to sign into Microsoft's Teams platform for further use of its services. Skype was founded in 2003 by …

Skype to shut down in May, Microsoft announces
1 month ago

Skype to shut down in May, Microsoft announces

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Microsoft has said it is “retiring” online messaging and calling service Skype in …

End of an era: Microsoft to retire Skype after nearly two decades. Here’s why
1 month ago

End of an era: Microsoft to retire Skype after nearly two decades. Here’s why

Live Mint  

Big tech giant Microsoft Corp. has decided to retire the online video conferencing platform Skype after a two-decade run as the tech major is set to focus more on the firm's Microsoft Teams services, reported the news agency Reuters on Friday, February 28. Microsoft promoted teams aggressively integrating it with other Office apps which were aimed to attract corporate users …

Microsoft retires Skype in favour of Teams
1 month ago

Microsoft retires Skype in favour of Teams

The Hindu  

Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan acquired in 2011. "Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available," said a post from Skype support on X, directing users to sign into Microsoft's Teams platform for further use of its services. Skype was founded in 2003 by …

Skype is shutting down after two decades
1 month ago

Skype is shutting down after two decades

CNN  

New York CNN — Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid 2000s. Skype will “no longer be available” to use starting in May, the company confirmed on X, telling users that their log-in information can be used on Microsoft Teams’ free tier in the …

How Skype lost its crown to Zoom
4 years, 10 months ago

How Skype lost its crown to Zoom

Wired  

It should have been an easy win for Microsoft. When coronavirus sent entire offices home, Skype — which for nearly two decades has been the de facto app people use to keep in touch via video — ought to have been the natural choice for businesses to communicate. However, by integrating a raft of new features – including “mojis”, Skype’s …

Microsoft ends support for Skype Classic in November as it focuses on Skype 8
6 years, 6 months ago

Microsoft ends support for Skype Classic in November as it focuses on Skype 8

Firstpost  

Support for Skype versions 7, and below will end on 1 November 2018 on desktop devices. Microsoft has decided to put an end to ‘Skype 7.0—Classic’ version in November and will focus on improving ‘Skype 8’ with better features based on user feedback. “Support for ‘ Skype versions 7’, and below will end on 1 November 2018 on desktop devices …

Skype lets you connect with others without creating an account
8 years, 4 months ago

Skype lets you connect with others without creating an account

Firstpost  

The newest announcement from Microsoft will let users easily connect with users, even without creating an account or downloading the client. So, you can simply join in as guest to access its features like chat, voice and video calls The newest announcement from Microsoft will let users easily connect with users, even without creating an account or downloading the client. …

Google’s new video-call app and why we won’t use it
8 years, 7 months ago

Google’s new video-call app and why we won’t use it

Live Mint  

Skype, owned by Microsoft, is the most popular video-calling app globally. Skype has around 300 million active users, while WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app owned by Facebook, has over one billion users. It is used mostly for instant messaging, though you can also make voice calls and will soon be able to make video calls too. Google is likely …

Skype will no longer work on Windows phones and old Android versions
8 years, 8 months ago

Skype will no longer work on Windows phones and old Android versions

India TV News  

New Delhi: Microsoft's Skype has announced that it will stop supporting Windows Phone and the old versions of Android. Skype confirmed that after October 2016, devices running Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, and Windows RT won't support Skype. The Windows 10 update is available on approximately 50 percent of the Windows Phone device, so it is very clear that …

Fancy skipping that meeting? Skype is working on 3D video calls that could one day send a body double in place of you
11 years, 7 months ago

Fancy skipping that meeting? Skype is working on 3D video calls that could one day send a body double in place of you

Daily Mail  

Fancy skipping that meeting? Skype is working on 3D video calls that could one day send a body double in place of you Skype has been using state-of-the-art tools to capture 3D footage It could be several years until the technology reaches homes and offices However, 3D technology hasn't taken off everywhere - BBC announced last month that there were …

Windows 8.1 to ship with Skype pre-installed
11 years, 7 months ago

Windows 8.1 to ship with Skype pre-installed

India TV News  

New Delhi: Microsoft has confirmed that the popular video chat and instant-messaging app, Skype, will replace the current Windows 8 Messaging application. Consumers who upgrade to Windows 8.1 will find Skype already part of the package. The company will be adding Skype to the Start Screen by default so that you can chat with friends and family around the globe.The …

UPDATE: Microsoft acquires Skype at $8.5 billion, deal sealed
13 years, 5 months ago

UPDATE: Microsoft acquires Skype at $8.5 billion, deal sealed

Firstpost  

UPDATE: Late last week, we had reported about the European Union giving its clearance to Microsoft’s ambitions of acquiring Skype. Now, a thin strip running through Skype’s official website confirms the marriage between the software giant, Microsoft and the Internet calling service, Skype. This represents a huge leap forward in Skype’s mission to be the communications choice for a billion …

Skype goes shopping, picks up GroupMe
13 years, 7 months ago

Skype goes shopping, picks up GroupMe

Firstpost  

Skype has come a long way. Skype has just bought GroupMe, a free communication software for mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, BlackBerry and recently, Windows Phone 7. There’re no details on how GroupMe will operate from here - as a standalone app or a bunch of features within the Skype client. Skype is likely to be integrated with some …

Skype Video Calling Now Available on 17 More Android Devices
13 years, 7 months ago

Skype Video Calling Now Available on 17 More Android Devices

Firstpost  

According to a blogpost by Skype, its v2.1 is now available across a wider range of smartphones and tablets powered by Android. The post further states that where earlier only the users of HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro and Google Nexus S could use Skype’s video calling facility by Skype, there is now a …

Skype Video Calling Comes to Android
13 years, 9 months ago

Skype Video Calling Comes to Android

Firstpost  

Popular internet video-calling service, Skype was in the news recently when software giant Microsoft took over the reins for a whopping $8.5 billion. Reuters reports that Android users will now be able to enjoy Skype’s video-calling on their phones, all thanks to the launch of a new service yesterday. This should also help Microsoft, Skype’s current owner, earn some brownie …

Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion. Why, Exactly?
13 years, 10 months ago

Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion. Why, Exactly?

Wired  

Just days after reports that Google and Facebook were interested in partnering with, and possibly buying VoIP company Skype, Microsoft announced that it was buying the company for $8.56 billion in cash. Danger, the exciting mobile technology company that produced the Hiptop, better known as the T-Mobile Sidekick line, was purchased for an estimated $500 million in 2008; the result …

Skype Makes US Calling Free
18 years, 10 months ago

Skype Makes US Calling Free

Firstpost  

In a bid to expand its presence in the quite robust and rapidly expanding VoIP market in the states, Skype, eBay’s Internet telephone subsidiary, has… In a bid to expand its presence in the quite robust and rapidly expanding VoIP market in the states, Skype, eBay’s Internet telephone subsidiary, has stopped charging users for dialing up people on traditional landline …

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