Skype Now Available for BlackBerry Z10 Users
In late April we announced that Skype was available for download in a preview version for the BlackBerry Q10 from BlackBerry World. Today, as the BlackBerry 10.1 operating system starts to roll out on the BlackBerry Z10, we are happy to announce that Z10 users around the world will now be able to enjoy the preview … Read more
Update to Skype 6.3 for Windows
We have released a new version of Skype for Windows. This update improves the quality and stability of the application. Download the new version of Skype now, and let us know what you think about the new release on the Skype Support Network. Read more
Mother Meets Newborn Daughter for the First Time via Skype
Elizabeth Stone once said, “Making a decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” In light of Mother’s Day, a day to express gratitude to the significant female figures in our lives, we look back to the women who brought … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow is Skype’s Newest Fan
Like most A-list celebrities, actress Gwyneth Paltrow has a lot on her plate. In addition to her acting duties, she’s also a mother, a singer, a food writer and an entrepreneur. While we know that there are many celebrities using Skype, we were pumped to see her set aside time to sit down with entertainment … Read more
Harnessing the Power of Skype to Bring Relief to Haiti
Fay, Gustav, Hanna and Ike – three hurricanes and one tropical storm which rocked the nation of Haiti in 2008, affecting 8% of the country’s overall population. With an estimated $1 billion in damage, this was also the costliest natural disaster in Haitian history. When disasters like these occur, a difficult task is set forth … Read more
7 Tips for a Great Group Chat on Skype
At Skype, we’re all long-time fans of the benefits provided by ongoing group chats. Their ability to help people stay connected on a project or topic solves many of the challenges that virtual teams and remote employees can face when collaborating. Who hasn’t been stuck in a long “reply all” email chain that clogs up your … Read more
The Power of Reading: My Skype in the Classroom Read Aloud Session
Last week, I read aloud to an amazing Kindergarten class in Kea’au, Hawaii via a Skype video call from California. I decided to read Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand, a book that has fundamentally impacted our family. The book is about a girl named Alex, a young girl faced with a big problem that … Read more
Skype: A World of Possibilities Contest
The world is a pretty big place, but no matter where you go – or where your loved ones are – Skype keeps you in touch. That’s why we’re hosting the Skype: A World of Possibilities contest on our Pinterest profile. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an aspiring globetrotter, share your favorite photos from … Read more
