We're partnering with KDDI in Japan
Following the announcement of our partnership with Verizon Wireless earlier this year, we’ve just announced a strategic alliance with KDDI to integrate Skype software across KDDI’s services, starting with its mobile network – au. au customers will be able to… Read more
Enter the Digital Revolutions Competition and win up to £10,000
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, together with Sheffield Doc/Fest and Crossover, have launched a short film competition called 'Digital Revolutions'. Entrants must submit films up to three minutes long, that show how they see the world they live in,… Read more
Skype 5.0 for Windows goes Gold
I'm proud to report to you that Skype 5.0 for Windows is now Gold, and we're ready for everyone to start enjoying the new user experience and features offered in this release. Principal new features: * Group video calling (beta)… Read more
New version of Skype for Mac OS X coming soon
You may have noticed that we've just launched a new version of Skype for Windows, and I wanted to reassure you that our previous statement still stands: we're working hard to deliver group video calling to the Mac as quickly… Read more
Skype with Facebook integration and group video calling
We’re excited to announce a brand new version of Skype for Windows, which will help bring you and your friends, family and co-workers together like never before. Download it now, or read on to find out what’s inside. We’ve… Read more
Calls to the US for less than a cent a minute for your business
In case you missed it the first time around, I wanted to remind you about a limited time promotion we’re running. You probably already know about Skype Connect, which works directly with your company’s existing phone system (IP PBX) allowing… Read more
Elie Wiesel, David Axelrod, and special guests talk politics via Skype at the Conference of Nobel Laureates at 92Y
Last week, Skype had the privilege of once again joining forces with 92nd Street Y to facilitate powerful conversations among some of the world’s foremost intellectuals and business leaders. Specifically, The Conference of Nobel Laureates, hosted by 92Y and the… Read more
Getting fired up on Skype Video with President Obama
Yesterday evening, while speaking at a national town hall meeting in Washington, D.C., President Obama had a face to face conversation with a woman who was attending a house party in Illinois. No, President Obama can’t time travel; he is… Read more
Improvements to our iPhone app
We’ve updated our iPhone app – you can now make video calls. We’ve made some improvements to our iPhone app, and the new version is available for download from the App Store. What’s new: New settings option – Go Offline…. Read more
