Skype 4.2 for Windows Hotfix
Today we have released a hotfix for Skype 4.2 for Windows. With this update release we have fixed a crash issue on video calls for users with some specific web-cameras. We would recommend for everyone to upgrade to this version… Read more
Travel disruption: 5 essential tips
Between the ash cloud and threatened strikes, travel troubles have been in the news quite a bit recently. Labour disputes, natural disasters, bankruptcy, or even just a heavy snowstorm can throw the best laid travel plans to the wind…. Read more
Our new tool to manage Skype in your business
var so = new SWFObject(“http://download.skype.com/share/videos/business/player.swf”, “videoplayer”, “590″, “332″, “9″, “#ffffff”);so.addParam(“allowFullScreen”, “true”);so.addVariable(“videoXML”, “http://blogs.skype.com/business/video_configuration/skype_manager.xml”);so.write(“skype_manager_video”); You already know that using Skype can save your business time and money, but how about managing all those different accounts? If your company uses Skype, you’ll love… Read more
Cycling 8,000 miles on an unfamiliar continent
Lindsey sent us this update from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Lindsey Cole is heading from the UK to South Africa to watch the World Cup this summer. Nothing unusual about that, points out the BBC, apart from the fact that… Read more
New webcams bring Skype to your TV
In January, we told you that we’d be bringing Skype to your living room – today, the final piece of the puzzle is in place for Panasonic and Samsung HDTVs. Brand new cameras for Panasonic and Samsung HDTVs let… Read more
Sneak preview of Panasonic's TV commercial featuring Skype
Hot from the studio is this sneak preview of Panasonic’s latest TV ad, featuring the built-in Skype app and webcam. How many of you have grandparents like these?… Read more
Group video calling coming to the Mac later this year
As you've no doubt seen on the Big Blog, we've launched a beta version of Skype for Windows which includes group video calling for up to 5 people. I'd like to reassure you that we haven't forgotten about the Mac…. Read more
The next big step – say hello to group video calling
Today we’re offering you a preview of our brand new version of Skype, which supports group video calling for up to 5 people. With the latest version, you’ll be able to bring the whole family together for a chat,… Read more
Skype 5.0 beta 1 for Windows
I'm glad to write to you about Skype 5.0 Beta 1 for Windows. In this release we have introduced one of the most requested features over the time – Group Video Calling. You can make up to 5-way group video… Read more
Global WiFi celebration this weekend
To celebrate our new subscriptions with rates as low as €0.01/£0.01/$0.012 per minute to phones in more than 170 countries around the world, we’re offering you WiFi access at over 100,000 hotspots worldwide for just €0.01/£0.01/$0.012 per minute this weekend… Read more
