Skype Blogs

News, stories, and updates from Skype

Communicating across continents – how classrooms are utilizing Skype

Just last month, Skype launched Skype in the Classroom, an online resource for the global education community. This free resource helps educators and students around the world find, meet and learn from each other via Skype video call. Three weeks… Read more

New improved Facebook view in Skype for Windows

We’ve just rolled out an update to the Facebook tab in Skype for Windows, which introduces a brand new look. The Facebook tab brings your news feed in to Skype, and lets you see, comment on and Like your friends’… Read more

LifeSize your Skype experience

For the most part, video calling has long been the domain of the consumer. Expensive cameras and video equipment have proven to be significant hurdles for businesses. Even the most lucrative companies have struggled to justify the investment. That however,… Read more

Getting to Know Skype Manager: How To Get Started

Hello. It is Mart "Tram" Abramov here again to talk about Skype Manager. Last week, I told you about Skype Manager and how it can assist you in your business. This week, I am going to tell you how you… Read more

Hollywood Stars Using Skype

Last week on TV, we saw the rich and glamorous mentioning and demonstrating their use of Skype video calling in day-to-day life. For example, celebrity gossip guru and super Skype user Perez Hilton was featured on Headline News Network answering… Read more

Hotfix for Skype 5.1 for Mac

In this update, we've made some minor bug fixes, and now show your Skype contacts by default on launch. Enhancements for the newly released build, 5.1.0.922, are: Minor bug fixes Skype shows all Skype contacts on launch We recommend that… Read more

[Fixed] Privacy vulnerability in Skype for Android

20 April 2011: This vulnerability has been fixed. Please update Skype on your Android device. It has been brought to our attention that, were you to install a malicious third-party application onto your Android device, then it could access the… Read more

Virtual Passover and Easter Meals

Are you celebrating Passover or Easter next week? With loved ones spread around the world, many families are now using Skype video calling to celebrate these special times together, despite the distance. With the family gathered around the table for… Read more

Updates on Skype for Mac

Two things worth reading: Our head of consumer products, Rick Osterloh, gives an update on our plans for Skype on the Mac platform. Our theme design competition is now open. Check ‘em out!… Read more

Skype Named Webby Awards 2011 Finalist: Cast your vote today!

The Webby Awards are a leading international award that honors excellence on the Internet such as interactive advertising, Websites, online film and video. Last year, the Webby Awards received close to 10,000 entries from over 60 countries worldwide. This year,… Read more

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