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Skype wins in UAE holdout with top telco allowing access for first time
DestinationsThe United Arab Emirates’ top telecom operator Etisalat has stopped blocking the website of Skype, the world’s No.1 internet-based phone call provider, although the move could put further pressure on the state-controlled firm’s revenue. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers such as Skype allow for free internet-to-internet phone calls and messaging, while tariffs for internet-to-mobile [...]
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Skype launches gift cards just in time for long-distance lovers
DigitalMicrosoft-owned Skype is rolling out updates today to both its Mac and Windows desktop applications, which introduce the ability for Skype users to send each other gifts in the form of Skype credit Gift Cards. The feature ties in nicely given Skype’s Facebook integration, as users already receive alerts on the platform when one of [...]
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The Skype app for Windows smartphones decided it was so good you can’t turn it off
DigitalMicrosoft quietly launched a preview version of Skype for Windows Phone over the weekend, with one major problem: you can’t turn it off. That means, unfortunately, that users who don’t want to be bothered by Skype contacts pinging them morning, noon and night will be forced to turn their phones off. Even “going invisible,” another [...]
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Skype starts offering Wi-Fi in the UK and adds partners to its classroom initiative
DigitalSkype is coming out with a bunch of announcements today and perhaps (perhaps) it’s sign of a re-invigorated operation even though there remains continuing grumbles from users about the actual product development and the lack-lustre, dated, interface and features. First up it’s expanding its wireless offering in the UK and Ireland by partnering with wireless [...]
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Skype will quietly launch improved audio quality for video and audio calls
DigitalSkype has a new audio codec in the works. For users of the service, which is pretty formidable already when it comes to video and audio calls over the internet, it has one significant improvement. Crystal clear, “CD quality” sound. Over on ‘The Big Blog’ Karlheinz Wurm, Director for Audio and Video Software at Skype, [...]
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Skype gets into vacation mode with iOS photo-sharing feature
DigitalSkype has long been an easy and free way to call friends and family when gallivanting around the world, and now it has enhanced its usefulness for travelers by introducing photo-sharing in updated iPhone and iPad apps. The update enables users to send and receive photos to and from other Skype users without worrying about [...]
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GroupMe pushes specialized group texting for travel planning
DigitalBooking reservations and buying tickets with friends can be a pain: finding the right events, exchanging myriad links and emails, coordinating schedules. “And then one person always gets stuck footing the bill for everyone else, and has to worry about collecting payments and cash from their friends afterward,” says Jared Hecht. “It ruins the experience.” [...]
