Just in time for the launch of Windows 8, Skype is getting a new modern-style app to take advantage of all the operating system’s features. Given that Microsoft owns Skype, it’s no surprise that the ...

Even if you're not yet enthusiastic about Windows 8, Skype's makeover for Microsoft's new operating system should please you, especially if you use the video calling service a lot. It's based on a ...

After receiving feedback from a number of unhappy users, Microsoft is going to continue to support Skype 7.0 for some additional period of time. In mid-July, Microsoft officials said the company ...

Microsoft today highlighted Skype 8 and recommended that customers upgrade to the new software as the company plans to retire Skype 7, aka Skype classic, later this year. Skype 8 includes free HD ...

Skype has released 3.8 "Gold" for Windows. They made one change that is half-good. Incoming contact requests pop up without the picture. That's a start. But why don't they get it? A new contact ...

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Skype for Windows 8 Phone is available from Microsoft now in a "preview" version, meaning there's going to be bugs. Still, initial comments about it — "really awesome, must have" "Finally!" and "Some ...

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Last month, Microsoft started rolling out an updated version of Skype that was ultimately meant to replace Skype 7.0, or Skype classic, as it's known. The company initially said that Skype 7.0 would ...

Microsoft has launched Skype 8.0, the latest desktop version set to replace Skype 7.0, also known as "Classic." The company is encouraging users to update to the newest version, warning that they have ...

Seeking to address some of the biggest feedback from users, the Skype team is promising new features are on the way. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Skype is bringing several new features for web and mobile versions of its app. This is part of the Skype 8.77 update, which started rolling out this week. Among the new features for the Android ...