The management changes
We just put out a piece of news about our [management changes](http://about.skype.com/2006/12/skype_announces_senior_managem.html). Such changes are a disruptive thing. I, of all people, should know. I've been working for three different managers throughout this year, having a lot of re-orgs, re-makes,… Read more
Does using Skype improve discus throw results?
No, answered Gerd Kanter, one of world's best discus throwers to a journalist at a press conference this week. Using new technology in the team surely helps, but results mostly depend on my work. Gerd and his Team 75 plus… Read more
Do more and share more with Extras
Extras are little pieces of software written by developers to enhance Skype and give you even more features. We’ve been working with developers for some time to create Extras for Skype but with Skype 3.0, we’ve made it easier for… Read more
Design a Skype wallpaper
As part of the new look and feel of Skype you can now personalise Skype even more by adding wallpaper. To celebrate our new look and feel, we’re offering you the chance to design a Skype wallpaper which other users… Read more
Skype 3.0 for Windows now officially launched
Skype 3.0 for Windows is now the official version and out of beta. Thanks to all the testers who helped us with feedback and bug reports. Download here. For a quick overview of what are the most important improvements… Read more
Skype Unlimited for North America — free SkypeOut calls for 2007 for $14.95
You've been asking what's our plan for 2007 with the free calls in North America. We've been saying we'll announce it before the end of this year. And today is the day. Today, we [announced](http://about.skype.com/2006/12/skype_announces_new_skype_unli.html) Skype Unlimited. There's bad news… Read more
Skype 2.2 Beta for Windows Mobile
Today we released Skype 2.2 Beta for Windows Mobile. See the press release, download page and feedback options. Lots of great stuff in this release, see the release notes for the full details. For me, the most interesting thing… Read more
Skype is expanding engineering to Prague
Make cheap calls to Czech Republic Skype is expanding. Today, we announced in Czech Republic that we are going to establish an engineering office in Prague in early 2007, to complement our other locations in Tallinn, London, Luxembourg, North America… Read more
Whiteboarding with Skype 3.0 beta
Many people asked us for a whiteboarding function in Skype. Whiteboarding is when you can share a common "canvas" with your friend and both draw on it. The good news is that there is now a whiteboarding function in… Read more
Skype a Celebrity
Skype a Celebrity. Bid on eBay to win talk time with one of the sixteen celebrities. As I write this, the highest bid is for Jenna Fischer from The Office, standing at $630. The bids end on Dec 10…. Read more
