Skype
Skype, now owned by Microsoft, is an incredibly popular instant messaging, voice-over-IP, and video calling service. With Skype you chat with your friends either singularly or in groups, make calls to other Skype users or phones, and make video calls. A peer-to-peer service it still struggles with — or doesn't even try to — sync. Skype's cross-platform support is outstanding, however, with native apps not only for iPhone and iPad but for Mac, Windows, Android, BlackBerry, and more.
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Latest about Skype
Skype for iPhone and iPad now features blurred backgrounds
By Stephen Warwick published
A new feature for Skype on iOS will let users blur their background on iPhone and iPad.
How to set up two-factor authentication for your Skype account
By Luke Filipowicz published
Skype accounts support two-factor authentication via a phone number or authenticator app. Here's how you can set up 2FA on your Skype account.
Skype copies Zoom and adds custom virtual backgrounds to its Mac app
By Joe Wituschek published
The company announced it would be bringing the feature to the Mac app this week, allowing users to set background images for video calls.
How to uninstall Skype for Business
By Bryan M Wolfe published
No reason to use Skype for Business on your Mac anymore? Let's remove it from your computer right now.
How to use Skype for group calls
By Bryan M Wolfe published
When you want to talk to family, friends, and coworkers from afar, consider Skype's group calls feature.
Skype gets refreshed icon on iOS
By Sean Endicott published
Skype has a new icon on iOS that features Fluent Design elements.
You can finally record a Skype call on iPhone and iPad
By Rene Ritchie published
Start a Skype call, hit record, a banner tells everyone they're being recorded, and when you're done you can leave it on the cloud or save it to your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
How to make Skype, FaceTime, or Hangouts video look great
By Serenity Caldwell published
Frequently video chat with friends, co-workers, or podcasters? Here are a few tips to help you look like a pro.
New and updated apps: Lego Marvel, Hatch, Facebook Messenger and more!
By Peter Cohen last updated
New and updated apps: IMDB, TextExpander, Kindle and more!
By Peter Cohen last updated
Full on Qik Live for iPhone Streaming Video Broadcast Now in App Store
By Rene Ritchie last updated
How to use Skype to make voice and video calls, and chat on your new iPad
By Gary Mazo last updated
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