Introducing Working Smarter with Skype, a new video series
Skype’s community of business users is filled with men and women like you, who are experts in launching and growing entrepreneurial ventures. We’ve profiled many in this blog, and literally thousands more are out there pursuing their dreams on their own terms. It’s an inspiring group. Working Smarter with Skype Since it doesn’t make sense … Read more
Skype 2.10 for Windows Phone 8: now with Video Messaging
We’re excited to announce Video Messaging is now available to Windows Phone 8 users in the Skype for Windows Phone 8 update released today. The launch of Video Messaging on Windows Phone 8 marks another step forward in Skype’s Mobile Future journey to bring great Skype experiences across devices. In this update, we’ve also addressed … Read more
Not All Those Who Browse Are Lost
I often post information here which, I hope, helps people with issues they’re having with Skype. But this isn’t the only place you can come to for information on Skype. Skype Support is jam-packed with everything you ever wanted to know about Skype. Today I’m going to give you a few tips on the best … Read more
Celebrating Top Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom
To honor Skype’s 10th anniversary, we want to highlight the many ways Skype brings people together each and every day. We are very proud of what Skype has become during this past decade – especially its role as an educational tool. Skype’s education program, Skype in the classroom, breaks down classroom walls and allows children … Read more
Skype & London Mela Celebrate South Asian Culture
Join Skype at the world-famous London Mela on September 1st. “Mela,” a Sanskrit word meaning “gathering,” has become a major celebration throughout the global South Asian diaspora. And now in its 11th year, the London Mela is Europe’s largest South Asian festival and a much-anticipated annual cultural event for the city. The festival will have … Read more
Free WiFi for Skype Premium Users!
UPDATE: It’s our anniversary, but you get the present. Each and every Skype user will receive, as of today, 30 minutes (two connections of up to 15 minutes each) of free WiFi at any of our two million Skype WiFi partner hotspots. The offer begins at 12:00 AM on August 29 and ends at 12 AM on August … Read more
10 Cool Ways Companies Use Skype!
Happy birthday to us! Here at Skype we’re lucky to have spent the past decade doing what we love: helping people do things together, whenever they’re apart. We’re proud to say that more than 300 million people around the globe use Skype to stay in touch with those who are most important in their lives, … Read more
Where Oh Where Has My Video Call Button Gone?
You might have spotted my recent post in which I talked about some frequently asked questions about Skype status. Well this week I’ve been digging through some more questions from Skype Support. Two common questions were related to the availability of video calls in Skype for Windows desktop, “Why does the video call button have … Read more
