Send the right message, via video
We’ve all heard the old adage “you can’t be in two places at once.” Well, we beg to differ. Skype’s newly introduced video messaging feature makes it seem like you’re right next to someone…even when separated by thousands of miles and you’re not actually speaking live. With video messages, you can record a video of yourself … Read more
Skype Pre-Release Arrives on Windows 8.1
Skype pre-release arrives on Windows 8.1 – enhancing your everyday experiences. Today, we released a pre-release version of Windows 8.1, and with it a first glimpse at a pre-release version of a fully built-in Skype app. We’re thrilled to share this preview with you so you can experience for yourself the first-ever, fully integrated Skype on any … Read more
Registration for New Users Now Faster, Easier & More Secure
Skype Makes Registration Faster, Easier and More Secure with Microsoft Accounts for New Users Over the past two years, we’ve made many improvements that have brought Skype and Microsoft closer together. And today, we’re excited to announce another – the beginning of a new sign up process for people using Skype for the first time. … Read more
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
