Microsoft’s research division is looking to one-up Skype in a big way. With all of the recent developments in virtual reality, it is easy to forget its brother, augmented reality. Last year,…
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Microsoft Windows 10 Build 10565 brings Skype integration, new Cortana features
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 Build 10565 to its fast ring Windows Insider users providing them first look at Skype integration, new Cortana features, and a lot of bug fixes. First…
Microsoft apologises for Skype outage
Microsoft has issued an apology after Skype was down for most part of the day on Monday and it was quite a few hours before everything was back to normal. The outage…
Skype is down globally; Microsoft working on a fix
Skype users across the globe are facing connectivity issues as the popular VoIP and instant message app is down since a couple of hours. Users have taken to Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and…
Microsoft Skype beta for Windows 10 Mobile released
Microsoft has silently rolled out Windows 10 Mobile beta version of Skype to users running a preview build of the mobile OS from Redmond. Windows 10 Mobile preview users can now download…
Microsoft updates Skype for iOS, Android with major new features
Microsoft has rolled out updated Skype for Android and iOS versions bringing in a host of new features as well as improvements to the apps. Microsoft has taken cues from Android’s ‘material…
Microsoft Surface Hub could set you back by a whopping $19,999
Microsoft’s new, wall-mounted video-conferencing and digital whiteboard device will cost a whopping $20,000. The company unveiled the device during its Windows 10 launch event in Redmond last January. Available in two main…
Skype ordered to appear before Belgium court for refusing data sharing request
Skype has been ordered to appear before a Belgium court over its refusal to pass on user messages and call information to aid a criminal investigation. According to Reuters, a court in…
Microsoft rolls out Skype Translator beta for all users
Microsoft on Tuesday announced its Skype Translator beta is now available to anyone who wants to download it. Previously, the app, which was first launched in December 2014, had been available in…
Cyanogen Android OS to get Microsoft Office, OneNote, Skype and more
Tech giant Microsoft has teamed up with open source mobile OS developer Cyanogen to integrate its apps and services into the Android-based OS. The deal will see Microsoft apps and services like…
Microsoft rolls out Skype for Business
Microsoft has announced it is rolling out Skype for Business as part of the April monthly update for Office 2013. Redmond had released a technical preview of the new business focused Skype…
Skype for Android gets chat bubbles, emojis and more
Microsoft has announced updates for its video-calling app Skype for both Android and iOS as well as for its Skype Qik video app. As part of the update, the Android Skype 5.3…
WhatsApp working on ‘Call via Skype’ feature, new report claims
Recent reports suggest WhatsApp is working on a new “Call via Skype” feature that will let users make voice calls for free through Skype. According to Maktechblog, WhatsApp’s November update referenced a…
Microsoft rolls out Skype Translator Preview Programme for Windows 8.1
Microsoft has rolled out a preview of its Skype Translator for Windows 8.1 devices enabling users to communicate in different languages while placing a video call. “Today, we are excited to announce…
Microsoft offers “Work & Play” bundle for $149
It seems Microsoft is leaving no stone unturned to make this holiday season a saving extra bonanza with new special offers on four of its most useful online services bundled into one…