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Skype adds link sharing feature to help users invite anyone to chat online

Submitted by John Callaham on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 11:44

Microsoft announced a new feature for its Skype messaging and VoIP service that will allow any user to invite anyone else to join a chat by sharing a link via email, social networking apps and more. People who don't use Skype who get invited can still join the chat on their PC via Skype for Web with no account required.

Microsoft launches Skype for Business messaging app on iPhone and iPad

Submitted by John Callaham on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 10:50

Microsoft has released its Skype for Business messaging app for the iPhone and iPad, which takes the place of the Lync 2013 app for both devices.

Skype for iPhone and iPad pick up iOS 9 support with quick replies, Spotlight search, and more

Submitted by Joseph Keller on Fri, 10/02/2015 - 09:30

Skype has been updated for both iPhone and iPad with support for a number of features in iOS 9. Skype users can now reply directly from notifications, and the iPad app has added support for Split View and Slide Over multitasking.

Skype for Mac updated with OS X El Capitan and Split View mode support

Submitted by John Callaham on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 15:22

Microsoft has released version 7.13 of its Skype app for the Mac, bringing with its support for OS X El Capitan and its new Split View mode.

Having trouble with Skype? Microsoft is aware and working on the issue [Update]

Submitted by Rich Edmonds on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 06:27

Skype appears to be down. Like, totally down. We've received numerous reports from readers who are unable to connect to the service and communicate with others. We've been able to confirm said problems.

Skype text messages can now show short movie and TV show-based 'Mojis' clips

Submitted by John Callaham on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 11:18

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Skype text messangers called "Mojis". It allows them to insert pre-created clips based on movies and TV shows in their text messages, similar to emojis symbols.

Skype gets a new design and enhanced search on iPhone and iPad

Submitted by John Callaham on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:36

Microsoft has launched version 6.0 of its Skype messaging app for both the iPhone and iPad. It includes a new user interface design, along with improvements to search and more.

Skype for Business now heading into preview on iPhone

Submitted by Joseph Keller on Tue, 08/11/2015 - 15:02

Microsoft has announced the preview for Skype for Business on iPhone, which will replace the existing Lync 2013 app when it exits preview later this year.

Microsoft expands Skype for Web beta worldwide with 30 languages supported

Submitted by John Callaham on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 11:51

Microsoft has announced that the beta test of its Skype for Web client is now available worldwide, rather than just in the UK and UK. It also now supports 30 different languages.

Skype for Web beta is now open to all users in the US and UK

Submitted by Joseph Keller on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 10:30

Microsoft has made the beta version of Skype for Web available to more people. All new and existing users in the US and the UK can now try out Skype instant messaging and calling right in their browser.

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