Skype

Skype, now owned by Microsoft, is an incredibly popular instant messaging, voice-over-IP, and video calling service. With Skype you chat with your friends either singularly or in groups, make calls to other Skype users or phones, and make video calls. A peer-to-peer service it still struggles with — or doesn't even try to — sync. Skype's cross-platform support is outstanding, however, with native apps not only for iPhone and iPad but for Mac, Windows, Android, BlackBerry, and more.
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Latest about Skype

Skype for iPhone and iPad now features blurred backgrounds
By Stephen Warwick published
A new feature for Skype on iOS will let users blur their background on iPhone and iPad.

How to set up two-factor authentication for your Skype account
By Luke Filipowicz published
Skype accounts support two-factor authentication via a phone number or authenticator app. Here's how you can set up 2FA on your Skype account.

Skype gains 3x3 grid view and reaction customization in latest update
By Sean Endicott published

Skype copies Zoom and adds custom virtual backgrounds to its Mac app
By Joe Wituschek published
The company announced it would be bringing the feature to the Mac app this week, allowing users to set background images for video calls.

How to uninstall Skype for Business
By Bryan M Wolfe published
No reason to use Skype for Business on your Mac anymore? Let's remove it from your computer right now.

Best Alternatives to Zoom in 2020
By Luke Filipowicz published
Zoom may be a popular video conferencing app, but if you've paid attention to the news lately, you'll know that has a ton of security issues — so how about something different?

How to use Skype for group calls
By Bryan M Wolfe published
When you want to talk to family, friends, and coworkers from afar, consider Skype's group calls feature.

Meet Now feature on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
By Sean Endicott published
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.

Skype gets built-in support for Translated Conversations, Skype Translator bot will be retired
By Sean Endicott published
The latest update to Skype brings support Translated Conversations on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web. The feature replaces the Skype translator bot and supports 11 languages.

Skype update brings message drafts, media previews, and more to desktop and mobile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

Skype gets refreshed icon on iOS
By Sean Endicott published
Skype has a new icon on iOS that features Fluent Design elements.

Skype gains screen sharing on iPhone and Android
By Sean Endicott published
Skype has gained the ability to share your mobile screen on iOS and Android as part of a design refresh that brings several new features.

Skype Preview for Android can now relay SMS messages from your PC and Mac (Update)
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Skype for Android is rolling out the option to send and receive text messages through Skype for desktop.

You can finally record a Skype call on iPhone and iPad
By Rene Ritchie published
Start a Skype call, hit record, a banner tells everyone they're being recorded, and when you're done you can leave it on the cloud or save it to your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Skype launches call recording across desktop, iOS, and Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Skype is now ready to record your calls with a click (or tap) across iOS, Android, and desktop.

How to make Skype, FaceTime, or Hangouts video look great
By Serenity Caldwell published
Frequently video chat with friends, co-workers, or podcasters? Here are a few tips to help you look like a pro.
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