Google Says No Plans to Add Industry Standard Video Calling to Android
Hoping that the open-source Android would be the one to adopt standards-based video calling? We weren’t holding our breath either…
Deal: Free Unlimited Skype Calling for One Month – Today Only
With a couple of catches, Microsoft’s Skype will offer one month free unlimited landline and wireless VoIP calling to most of the world. But, you have to act quick, the offer begins and expires today.
Skype Force Installs EasyBitsGo in Latest Update on Windows Version
This morning, Skype for Windows users have been reporting that the latest update for the Skype Windows client is pushing an automatic update with an unwanted payload: the EasyBitsGo game library application as a part of the Extras Manager. Users have also been reporting being locked out of Skype until access to the executable is […]
Microsoft Announces Purchase of Skype for $8.5 Billion
As expected, Microsoft has announced plans to purchase Skype from the investor group headed by Silver Lake and partners, in an all cash transaction valued at $8.5 billion. In the future, Skype will support Microsoft devices like the Xbox 360 console and Kinect motion control peripheral, Windows Phone and a wide array of Windows devices. […]
Report: Microsoft Nearing $7 Billion Deal to Purchase Skype
The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Reuters are all reporting that Microsoft is in the final stages of talks to purchase Skype from its current group of investors for $7 billion. The completion of the deal would see Microsoft acquire the largest VOIP operator in terms of customer base as well as serve as […]
Skype to Purchase Qik
Skype has just announced in a press release that it will acquire competitor Qik for an undisclosed sum with the purchase expected to be completed by the end of the month. Skype goes onto state that the two companies will “focus on providing a richer, more integrated experience that will allow people globally to share […]
Skype Now Available on Android Market, No 3G Access in US
After a period of exclusivity on Verizon Wireless, Skype has officially released its long-awaited VOIP application on the Android Market for device owners with Android 2.1, though issues have been reported with the Samsung Galaxy S and related variants. As noted in the title, users in the US will not be able to use Skype […]
CTIA: Verizon Launching Skype Application on Thursday
Verizon Wireless has announced that the Skype mobile application for smartphones will be available starting tomorrow on March 25. As previously reported, the Skype mobile application will offer free Skype-to-Skype calling over Verizon’s CDMA network, in addition to cheaper international calls. Interested customers will need a compatible Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use […]
Skype Pulls Windows Mobile and Skype Lite Apps Due to Verizon Exclusivity (Updated)
Skype is pulling its Skype Lite Java app and Skype for Windows Mobile applications for download from its site, with the full featured client to stop functioning by the end of the year. Skype states that it is pulling the applications due to performance compared to the iPhone and Symbian versions, but the answer is […]
MWC: Verizon Announces Skype Mobile Support, March Client Launch
In a joint press conference during MWC, Verizon and Skype have announced that the carrier will support Skype services over Verizon’s cellular network with the release of a new access client beginning next month. The newly developed Skype Mobile client for Verizon allows for direct Skype-Skype calling, SkypeOut calling and instant messaging over the voice […]