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Skype Video Messaging: Preview for Windows 8 Users

05/02/2013 in Garage & Updates by

Video Messaging on Skype for Windows 8

Earlier this week, we mentioned that the preview of Skype Video Messaging for Skype for Windows 8 would be “coming soon.” Well, it is now available in the Windows Store. Skype Video Messaging lets you record and send a video message to friends and family on Skype anytime, even when they’re unavailable; they can watch … Read more

Skype for Windows 8 Updated

03/29/2013 in Garage & Updates by

Today we released an update to Skype for Windows 8. In the 1.6 release, we continue to address top user feedback and deliver the most requested features. Contact blocking With this update, we wanted to give our users higher control over who can contact them by adding the ability to block contacts. To block a … Read more

Skype 1.5 for Windows 8 with file sharing

02/22/2013 in Garage & Updates by

Today we have released Skype 1.5 for Windows 8. You can download it through the Windows Store. With version 1.5, we have added file sharing, so you can send and receive photos or documents while instant messaging or calling your friends and family. We’re listening to our users, and file sharing has been one of … Read more

Free Calls Are Now Even Easier to Find With Skype Click to Call

01/18/2013 in Garage & Updates by

I’m pleased to announce the latest versions of Skype Click to Call for Windows (version 6.5) and Skype Click to Call for Mac (version 2.4) are here. Download the new Skype Click to Call now and let us know what… Read more

Skype 6.1 for Windows Desktop with Outlook Integration

01/10/2013 in Big Blog by

Introducing Skype 6.1 for Windows, now with Outlook integration and a visual update to the toolbar. This is an exciting update because the time spent on email by many people is still significant. And if you’re like many of us who work at Skype, we spend lots of time toggling between our email and Skype desktop clients. Now it’s really convenient to send a Skype instant message, start a free Skype to Skype call, or make a call to any mobile or landline – all within Outlook. Read more

Skype 1.2 for Windows 8

11/22/2012 in Garage & Updates by

We have launched Skype 1.2 for Windows 8 which is available to download through the Windows Store. With version 1.2 we have introduced some new features: Searching for contacts in your contact list Calling Messenger contacts from Skype for Windows… Read more

Skype for Windows Phone 8 – install the Preview today

11/12/2012 in Big Blog by

Two weeks ago, we announced that we were working hard on Skype for Windows Phone 8. Just like our bold new experience for Windows 8, the new Skype for Windows Phone will be fast, modern, and beautiful, while still delivering… Read more

Desde hoy puedes descargarte un adelanto de la versión final de Skype para Windows Phone 8.

11/12/2012 in Español by

Hace dos semanas anunciamos que estábamos trabajando en Skype para Windows Phone 8. Al igual que nuestra nueva experiencia para Windows 8, el nuevo Skype para Windows Phone 8 será rápido, moderno y atractivo a la vez que ofrece todo… Read more

Join our #SkypeTalk on Twitter about Skype for Windows 8

10/29/2012 in Big Blog by

Now that Skype for Windows 8 is available, we want you to be able to get the most out of this new experience. We are working with our product and support team to share a few tips and tricks about… Read more

Bem-vindo ao Skype para Windows 8: rápido, fácil de usar e lindo

10/22/2012 in Português by

O Skype para Windows está chegando e estamos animadíssimos com essa importante versão do Skype. Esse é nosso grande passo em conjunto com a Microsoft para apresentar uma nova experiência do Skype, feita para ser always-on (sempre online), envolvente, divertida… Read more

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