Skype for Mac 7.0 launches with new mobile-inspired look, 64-bit support, improved chat & file sharing Microsoft on Thursday launched a redesigned version 7.0 of its popular Skype chat application for Mac OS X, making it a 64-bit application, introducing a new file transfer presentation with inline images, and much more. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 45
Skype temporarily ends support for Macs running OS X 10.5.8 and below [u] Confirming reports that Skype no longer works with older versions of Apple's OS X, Microsoft on Thursday announced it has ended support for Macs running OS X 10.5.8 Leopard or earlier in Skype's most recent version, though a Leopard-specific variant is on the way. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 40
Microsoft to retire older Skype for Mac versions, force mandatory upgrades Microsoft on Friday announced it will be "retiring" older desktop versions of Skype for both Windows and Mac, forcing existing users to upgrade to the latest edition of the popular voice over IP service. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 59
Mailbox gains iPhone landscape mode, Google Hangouts supports hotlinks A trio of popular iOS apps were updated on Thursday with major new features, as Mailbox has added a landscape mode on iPhone, Google Hangouts now includes support for tapping on links and inviting friends to chat via text message, and Skype now offers free video messaging. AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 3
Skype Video Messages come to Apple's iOS, OS X Skype on Monday rolled out its new video messaging functionality for a number of platforms, including Apple's iOS and Mac, allowing users the ability to send up to three minutes of prerecorded video for free. Michael Harper 12 years ago 0
Skype WiFi app offers cheap iPhone and iPad internet access abroad In a move directed at international travelers, Skype on Wednesday released a new iOS application that will offer iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users access to over 1 million WiFi hotspots around the globe for a nominal pay-as-you-go basis. Chris Smith 14 years ago 13
Facebook, Skype team up for video calling to compete with Apple's FaceTime Facebook announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with Skype to bring video calling to the social networking service, a feature that will compete with Apple's own FaceTime. AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 67
Skype confirms native iPad app coming with video chat After a leaked video revealed an upcoming Skype iPad app with video chat, an executive for the company has confirmed the software is indeed coming soon and will take advantage of the cameras on the iPad 2. Josh Ong 14 years ago 16
Inside Apple's move to open up SMS-style messaging to non-mobile clients Apple unveiled a new iMessaging app that brings SMS-style messaging to iOS devices that lack a mobile data connection, such as WiFi-only iPads and the iPod touch. The technology behind the software presents several advantages for mobile devices over offerings from rival Google and Microsoft, and is also likely to soon find its way to iChat on Mac. Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 67
Microsoft confirms $8.5B acquisition of communications service Skype Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that it plans to acquire Internet communications service Skype for $8.5 billion in cash to support services like Xbox and Windows Phone. AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 174
Microsoft rumored to buy Skype for $8 billion; Skype for Mac fixed Microsoft is finalizing negotiations to acquire Skype for as much as $8 billion, according to a new report. Meanwhile, a new version of Skype for Mac has been released, fixing a critical vulnerability. Josh Ong 15 years ago 48
Skype for iPhone video calling now available; volume shutter app removed As expected, Skype has added a new video calling feature to its iPhone app, giving users an alternate service from Apple's own FaceTime video chat standard. Meanwhile, an app that remapped the iPhone's volume button to serve as a shutter button has been quietly removed from the App Store. Josh Ong 15 years ago 38
Skype rumored to take on Apple's FaceTime at CES A pioneer in easy to use video conferencing on the desktop, Skype is now rumored to be bringing video calls to mobile devices, offering competition to Apple's FaceTime. Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 63
War between Fring and Skype boosts Apple's Facetime A battle between Fring and Skype over mobile voice and video calls could ultimately result in faster adoption of Apple's Facetime as an open standard for mobile video calls. Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 18
iPhone gets 3G video call features via Fring, poorly A new update to the free Fring app brings the potential of 3G video calls to all iPhone users. It also enables video calls to desktop Skype users as well as other Nokia and Android smartphone users who are also using Fring. Unfortunately, it doesn't work very well yet. Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 41
App Store roundup: HD Radio comes to iPhone, 3G VoIP still MIA For an extra $80, iPhone users can add an external receiver that will allow the device to receive HD radio, adding one of the features of the competing Zune HD; and VoIP application developers still await 3G support. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 29
AT&T to allow VoIP calls via its 3G network on iPhone [u] AT&T announced Tuesday that it will allow Apple to enable voice over IP applications such as Skype to run on its 3G wireless data network [updated with official info]. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 37
