Microsoft’s Skype purchase now approved by FTC
We all know that Microsoft is buying Skype for $8.5 million. It's one hefty price tag but Microsoft agreed to pay Skype with that amount. The software giant is planning to strengthen mobile offerings and Skype could just help the company in that aspect. Just recently, FTC... more »
[20.06.2011]
Skype on webOS shown off
Skype and webOS' integration is about to be experienced. A peak at the Pre 3 with the webOS Skype is shared telling us that this one is almost the same with the Android version of Google Voice. Skype can route international calls, as well as, handle video calls over the O2 network. The... more »
[20.06.2011]
Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion
The Wall Street Journal confirms the news that Microsoft has acquired Skype for $8.5 billion. An announcement will be out today through a press conference by Microsoft's Ballmer and Skype CEO Tony Bates. Read more on the reports from these links and keep posted for future announcements: GigaOm:... more »
[10.05.2011]
Skype for Android Gets US 3G Voice Calls
The latest version of Skype for the Android platforms has enabled 3G voice calling in the US addressing the complaints of users about this IM/Voip software. The 3G calling has been enjoyed by Android users outside the US but only now that Skype's Version 1.0.0.983 has 3G calling... more »
[20.04.2011]
Skype 5 for Mac a bit problematic?
I have no idea that such is happening until today but apparently, some Mac owners are experiencing problems with the latest Skype version, The Skype 5 for Mac is said to be almost the same as the Windows version. Other Skype account owners say that it's more difficult to locate... more »
[31.03.2011]
Skype and other Voip programs banned in Burma
Global Post reports that VoIP programs like Skype have already been banned in Burma. This is to make communication among the Burmese wanting to plan another uprising very limited access with each other. Skype calls as such are not really common in the country because VoIP calls... more »
[23.03.2011]
Korean couple gets married via Skype
In sickness and in health…. This phrase is common during weddings but for Samuel Kim and Helen Oh, they got to live it on their wedding day. Why, the groom became very sick a few days with lung infection before the set wedding date. These Koreans were to wed in Fullerton... more »
[08.03.2011]
Skype gets updated for HDTVs
Skype recently updated their iPhone app to enable videocalling with other devices. The update includes adding h.264 compatibility so Skype for TV clients can also enjoy video calls. HDTV models from Samsung, Panasonic, and LG are now supported. Vizio and Sony TVs will soon follow. Good... more »
[11.02.2011]
Facebook testing VoIP calls?
Some Facebook account users got to see a mysterious "Call"' button yesterday. The button was seen on friend's profile page but clicking on it won't do anything. Perhaps Facebook was just doing a test. It could be the Voice Chat by Skype and Facebook we mentioned before. No... more »
[27.01.2011]
Skype for iPhone can now do video calls
The Skype app for iPhone has just been updated. Video calls can now be made between the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch and the computer over WiFi and 3G. I say it's about time the people behind the Skype app for iPhone make it more useful and make it a good alternative to Apple's... more »
[30.12.2010]
