Skype is a world leader in video chat and instant, and will have an app available for BlackBerry 10 soon. Skype is owned by Microsoft after operating independently for years. Though Skype is free, additional services, such as calling out to land lines (rather than just between Skype users)
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Skype Preview brings screen sharing to Android and iOS
It has been a long time since I last used Skype for video calls on my BlackBerry, but the new screen sharing feature added to their insider build caught my attention.
Skype offers free calls to France after Paris attacks
Skype has announced that it is offering free calls to landlines and mobile phones in France for the next few days, following a series of attacks in Paris on Friday night.
Skype for BlackBerry 10 updated with new design and more!
Still making use of Skype on BlackBerry 10? If so, there's a brand new update waiting for you in BlackBerry World. Noted as v6.1.0.16424, this update brings the app in line with that of the Android version available on Google Play and as such, shares pretty much the same changelog, meaning there's a new look inspired by material design, improved navigation throughout the app and an...
Skype rolls out bug fix update for BlackBerry 10
That's what we have to assume it is anyway given there's no change log to go along with the latest release. Skype did have a pretty widespread bug become known earlier wherein sending "http://:" without the quotes crashed the instant messaging service. The bug affected Skype for Windows, Android and iOS, but not the Mac client and where the BlackBerry 10 version is just an Android port...
EU court rules that Skype's name is too similar to Sky
A European Union court has ruled that the name of Microsoft's Skype VoIP service cannot claim a trademark in the EU. The court ruled that the name was too similar to the Sky broadcast network. Sky first filed a trademark dispute with Skype before it was acquired by Microsoft in 2011. Today, according to the BBC, the EU court ruled in favor of Sky: "Judges at the General Court of...
Skype users in India can call US and Canada numbers for free
Microsoft is rolling out an offer for Skype users in India through which they can call mobiles and landlines in the US and Canada for free until March 1, 2015. All that's required is a free Skype account and an Internet connection. The promotion is already live, and works as advertised. All you have to do is login to your account and dial a number as you would normally do from your...
Skype local calls to phones in India to stop Nov. 10
People in India will soon not be able to use Microsoft's Skype service to make calls to local mobile phones and landlines. The company has quietly revealed, via an updated support website page, that all those kinds of calls will end on November 10 in that country. People in India will still be able to use Skype to make calls to other Skype users and to make international mobile and...
Soon Skype will only bother you on one device at a time
Skype will soon be doing more to curb notification noise on your devices. The company has announced a new feature, known as "active endpoint" that will contain chat notifications to the device that you're using, rather than alerting every single device. For instance, if you're chatting using Skype on your phone, your computer and tablet will remain silent. From the Skype blog: If...
Skype is changing the way it charges VAT to EU customers
Skype has announced that it is changing the way it charges VAT to EU customers. Instead of charging VAT when customers add credit, Skype will add the relevant taxes when you actually use the service to make a call or buy a new subscription. Until now, 15% VAT (8% for Swiss residents) was charged while purchasing credit, so if you were to buy €10 worth of credit, you would have been...
Skype for BlackBerry update brings cloud based chats and other improvements
It's been a bit since we've seen Skype get an update, but today a new version has landed that brings along some new features and improvements. It's still a bit wonky at times — as most of Skype's apps are — but it's certainly come a long way. New in this version you'll find cloud based chats, updated registration flow, performance improvements and various other bug fixes. The update...
Real-time speech translation coming to Skype later this year
At the Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA tonight, head of Microsoft's Skype and Lync Gurdeep Singh Pall showed off a peek at what he and his team have been working on — real-time speech translation for Skype calls. The demo showed Pall's English being translated — both the speech and in captions — to German, as his German colleague's voice was translated to English. Microsoft...
Microsoft adds new perks to Skype Premium accounts
Skype has evolved. Microsoft recently announced that group video calling would be available for everyone to use for free. Previously, you were required to have a Premium account. But what about those who were (and still are) subscribed and paying for the luxury? Skype has you covered with a small thank you upgrade package. Put short, you'll be able to call to countries around the world...
Skype for BlackBerry 10 updated to improve video calling and messaging
Back in October Skype for BlackBerry 10 got a nice update that brought a new UI but since then the app hasn't any other updates. Now though, a new release is filtering through BlackBerry World that will hopefully improve the overall experience when using the app. As noted in the change log, the update addresses some bugs with video calling and messaging. Outside of that, Skype just...
Could a native BlackBerry 10 Skype app be on its way?
When it was first announced that Skype would be coming to BlackBerry 10 back in January, it got many people excited but the question at the time was will it be native, or would it be an Android port. That question was then answered via the Skype website itself. It was going to be an Android port. While many complained it was a port, others gladly downloaded it but it was buggy to say...
We take a look at the new Skype UI for BlackBerry 10 - and it's real sweet!
Skype (Preview) for BlackBerry 10 got a bit of a overhaul recently which we posted about. What we didn't show you though is the BIG improvements to the user interface which now make the Android port much more BlackBerry 10 like. Without wanting to sound too negative, the 'old' version was a bit drab, however things are now beautiful and with lots of swiping action going on it...