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Skype has rolled out a new feature on its desktop apps for PC and Mac that allow you to blur the background during video calls. Read more
Remember that all-new Skype design?The new look first launched for mobile devices in June, and then, in August, Microsoft said it was testing similar changes Read more
We're not sure whether this is a joke or not, but Skype has announced a collaboration with Monty Python, launching a selection of Mojis."What are Mojis?", Read more
Taking a pet to the vet is a nightmare for most. Loading a cat into a box is like battling nature itself. That's why PawSquad wants to shake-up the vet-pet Read more
Skype and Sky. Do you know the difference between the two?An EU court apparently didn't see a clear distinction and has ruled that Microsoft’s Skype Read more
Microsoft has announced that it will soon make available a version of Skype that runs in a browser. That means you will be able to just about use any device Read more
Skype has announced a new messaging app: Skype Qik.The move, clearly a response to the popularity of apps like Whatsapp and Snapchat, will be a standalone Read more
Skype has given its Mac and Windows clients a redesign. The new look is not only aesthetic but also places a greater emphasis on chatting and sharing."We’re Read more
Skype doesn't want to bother you with too many notifications across a slew of devices, so it has announced a new feature that limits chat notifications Read more
Skype for Android has updated to version 5.0, adding the ability to sync with your phone's address book.Skype said you must first download the update, Read more
Following an initial roll-out in April, Microsoft-owned Skype has announced that owners of Windows tablets and Windows 2-in-1 devices can now enjoy free Read more
Skype has overhauled its iPhone app, Skype for iPhone 5.0, with a new design, new features, and the promise of being considerably faster for those using Read more
Skype is now a little more compelling for those of you who love to video chat with multiple friends but don't have much cash to spare.There's no shortage Read more
Skype has introduced a set of Marvel super-heroes emoticons to the chat messaging side of the service to coincide with the release of Captain America: Read more
Microsoft has announced that its Skype integration in Outlook.com is now complete and live for users worldwide.The company originally revealed in April Read more
Skype has announced a host of helpful updates to its chat service.The first is more efficient multi-device syncing. So when you've read a message on your Read more
Skype for Android has received a significant update that allows tablet users to multitask during video calls, among other things.Specifically, version Read more
Skype has told Pocket-lint that it sees the future of the company as a multi-device experience as it continues to work towards allowing people to access Read more
Skype has changed its mind and will continue supporting third-party hardware through its applications, a Skype spokesman told Pocket-lint.The Microsoft-owned Read more
Just as the rest of the world is seemingly shying away from 3D in the home, Skype has revealed that it has developed the technology necessary to offer Read more
Microsoft announced on Monday that the preview of its Skype integration in Outlook.com is now live for users in the UK, US, Germany, France, Brazil and Read more
Skype has released a fix for the 4.0 update for its Android app, promising a host of changes which should greatly improve its mobile video calling experience. Read more
Skype has launched a new version of Skype for Android today, with Derek Snyder, head of mobile marketing at Skype, telling Pocket-lint that the changes Read more
Skype has announced that it's video messaging service is now available to all Windows, Mac and App users. "We’re excited to announce that video messaging Read more
An update for Skype for Windows 8 has hit the Windows Store, bringing video messaging to the application version of the software.The Windows desktop version Read more
Already available in preview form for Mac, iOS and Android, many can now use Skype Video Messaging using the Windows desktop client (for Windows 7 or above). Read more
The Skype app will finally makes it way to BlackBerry 10 with the launch of the BlackBerry Q10, BlackBerry confirmed, filling a gaping hole in the BlackBerry Read more
Skype initially launched with People Hub integration, then Microsoft switched it off and now, finally, it has returned.An update for Windows Phone 8 which Read more
Skype has released an update for its iPhone and iPad applications that add several tweaks and improvements, including a new calling experience that it Read more
Skype has rolled out a new feature for users of its latest version: Video Messaging. The new feature, if you've got it, can be found in the Conversations Read more
At its BlackBerry 10 launch event to close out January, BlackBerry had several big-name app companies demoing their respective apps. We saw the likes of Read more
As our final article on Skype Up Your Life week on Pocket-lint, we have one more piece of Secret Skype advice that you might think worth taking. We talking Read more
We've looked at people using Skype to make a living, people using it to keep in touch with friends and family, and even a handful of people using Skype Read more
A video call isn't just about what you say, it is about how you look and move. You can entirely alter a person's impression of you simply by changing your Read more
Skype doesn’t just have to be on your computer. In fact, Skype can be used to replace your conventional means of making a phone call. You can do away Read more
Everyone knows about using Skype for its instant messaging abilities. Along with Skype calls, Skype-to-Skype IM is a core feature for the millions of users Read more
We’ve looked at some fairly innovative ways that people are using video calling beyond just a simple means of communication; innovative but essentially Read more
As director, voice coach and joint artistic lead at The Bridge Theatre Training Company, Mark Akrill knows a fair few things about how to sound good when Read more
Just because Skype needs an internet connection doesn’t mean you can’t take it away with you. The whole world is going wireless and Skype is moving Read more
Speaking to friends and family abroad isn't cheap. Just a phone call to the United States from the UK can cost as much as 19p a minute on a BT landline. Read more
Welcome back to Skype Up Your Life on Pocket-lint. At this time each day, we’ll be looking at how you can improve your video calls by asking some professionals. Read more
Skype has a wide range of apps for smartphones and tablets. They allow you to bring voice and video calling away from your computer and into your pocket.Be Read more
Some of us use Skype every day, but very few know the ins and outs of the app. Skype can do much more than just make voice and video calls.In fact the Read more
We’ve already seen how important video calling can be in our day-to-day lives. We’ve looked at how people who live, work or have loved-ones overseas Read more
As part of our expert tips for making better video calls for Skype Up Your Life week on Pocket-lint, today is the day of that most fundamental piece of Read more
Skype can go way beyond just your computer. Not only can it run on everything from smartphones to your TV, but on your games consoles as well. Skype was Read more
It’s all very well connecting with your friends and family when making video calls but there's a lot more to these social platforms than pure fun. As Read more
Filmmaker James Cronin knows a fair bit about lighting. Hired often as a director of photography but best known for his behind-the-scenes documentaries Read more
Video calls on your TV can be a beautiful thing. For many, the television the hub of family life, so what better way to connect with friends and relatives Read more
After its 2011 acquisition of Skype, Microsoft is reportedly replacing Xbox Live Chat with the VOIP service for all communication on the Xbox platform, Read more