Recommended Update Available for Mac Users
We've recently began offering our Mac users the latest version of Skype – Skype for Mac 5.1. This is not a forced update. You may see this notification pop up on your screen. This update does not take place unless… Read more
Win Skype Group Video Calling vouchers by sharing your 'random acts of kindness' with us on Twitter
Every day, people around the world connect with each other via Skype voice, video, group video calling and more. While we always love to hear the ways people use Skype to stay connected, we know that there are other ways… Read more
Skype 5.5 beta for Windows – with Facebook chat and contacts integration, under the hood updates to video engine
Today we have release Skype 5.5 beta for Windows. The most important changes in Skype 5.5 beta in comparison with previous releases are: Facebook integration Improved call controls Improved video calling reliability Plus several bug fixes Start downloading this… Read more
Skype Gets More Social with Deeper Facebook Integration
We are excited to announce the new Skype 5.5 Beta version for Windows, which enhances the user experience and features new updates to Skype based on user feedback. Skype is also continuing to bring people together whenever they are apart… Read more
Skype at The Webby Awards
You may remember that last month, we learned the exciting news that Skype won the Webby People's Voice Award in the Best Practices category. Well, the excitement didn't stop there! This week, two members of the Skype team, Mark Lacroce,… Read more
"If not for Skype, my wife would have left me by now!" How Skype is improving relationships for UNHCR employees.
"Skype is the main mode of communication to keep in touch with my family," says Haridass Sriram, a UNHCR field protection officer in Aweil, South Sudan. "Everyday I call them using Skype. I can see my two twins who are… Read more
Skype 5.3 for Windows update – Removed Skype Extras Manager
We have updated Skype 5.3 for Windows. With this newly released build we have removed the Extras Manager from Skype and in addition we have made some stability improvements. Please upgrade your Skype now. Skype Extras Manager provided access… Read more
Summer Jetsetting with Skype
Next Tuesday, June 21, marks the Summer Solstice, the first day of summer. As the weather quickly warms up and schools go out of session, many friends and family members are likely packing up their bags and saying "adios!" as… Read more
Skype announces partnership with Comcast to bring Skype (HD) video calling to more living rooms
We're excited to announce a partnership with Comcast, the largest provider of internet and cable service in the U.S. We see a lot of synergies in teaming up with Comcast to enable their customers to communicate with family and… Read more