Microsoft rolled out a Skype update for the Android devices with major battery life improvements on Tuesday. The new version 4.7 of Skype is available for download on the Google Play store….
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Google working on a fix for Nexus 5 battery drain issue
Google has officially acknowledged the battery drain issue in Nexus 5 and has promised that a fix is in the works. The company claims the issue is due to high CPU usage…
Skype integration with Outlook.com available globally
Microsoft has integrated Skype with Outlook.com allowing all users of the webmail service to communicate using the instant messaging and video call service without leaving their inbox. “Today we are excited to…
Lync-Skype video calling demoed
Back in 2013 Microsoft announced that it is planning to add video calling feature between Lync and Skype clients and recently Microsoft demoed the feature showcasing the ease with which users of…
Skype for iPhone, iPad gets two-way HD video calling
Skype has updated its iPhone and iPad apps by adding two-way HD video calling feature, push notifications for chat and ability to receive messages on iPhone and iPad even when Skype is…
Skype’s social profiles hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
First day of 2014 found Skype’s social profiles including those on Twitter, Facebook and its blog in the control of Syrian Electronic Army for some time during which the hacking collective posted…
Jego – China Mobile’s answer to Skype
China Mobile is back with its free calling mobile app – Jego, which was launched as a Skype competitor earlier in June. But for some reasons, the mobile carrier company restricted account…
Skype for iPhone, iPad gets an iOS 7 revamp
Skype has updated its iPhone and iPad apps today with a re-design in sync with the flat iOS 7. Skype app was already having iOS 7-like design, but with version 4.13 more…
Microsoft to Drop Windows Live Messenger in Favour of Skype
Microsoft is set to ditch its longstanding Windows Live Messenger service and instead focus on Skype. In a post on Skype’s blog, Microsoft confirmed it will be retiring Live Messenger in all…