Microsoft closed the Skype for Windows Phone. Currently, the app is still functioning, but to download it anymore. As a replacement, you must download to smartphone Skype Preview for Windows 10 Mobile. The reason for this transition lies in the unprofitability of work of the program, which previously functioned on …
Read More »Skype has been updated and has the support of Siri and the integration with iOS
Skype has carried out long-awaited plans, and now has integration with phone calls iOS. In addition, the program found support Siri.World-famous program Skype goes to a whole new level with support for Siri. The update is due to the fact that it is now in the Internet telephony the developer …
Read More »Microsoft is able to remove all the old versions of Skype
The company plans to provide uniform appearance and functionality across all platforms. The company Microsoft is working on a project within Skype, which will replace all the existing varieties of messenger – Skype for Life. The publication notes that maybe it was closed and dismissed hundreds of employees in the …
Read More »Reduces the Microsoft Skype division in London
Microsoft has decided to take extreme measures and close the Skype offices in London. The job cuts, announced by Microsoft in July, is beginning to be implemented in London. The decision taken by the management of the company as a result of the analysis of annual reports, involves the dismissal …
Read More »2017 Skype ends support for Windows Phone and Windows RT
Microsoft announced that it would stop support for Skype on Windows Phone and Windows RT. Stops maintaining legacy OSes from other manufacturers. Microsoft officials said this is necessary in order not to disperse its forces and to pay more attention to dominant in the market of modern operating systems. It …
Read More »Skype for Business will be the universal translator in 40 languages
Microsoft is going to provide Skype for Business function text translation in real time. The test version will allow to display subtitles during video conferencing. This feature is implemented the technology of Bing Translator from Microsoft. In the near future the user will be able to see the text translation …
Read More »Skype will limit the amount of the file sent
Skype updates are scheduled that relate to file transfer. Maximum file upload size is only 100 MB. Changes in the exchange algorithm will allow you to have access to files from any device, but the file sizes will be smaller. On the official support website of the popular VoIP service …
Read More »In Russia want to ban calls through Skype and Viber
The Russian government intends to block calls citizens through the Internet to landlines and mobile phones. The Ministry of communications wish to amend the existing legislation, thereby to prohibit the Russians to make calls with Skype, Viber and WhatsApp on mobile phones. The Agency commented that nothing like this will …
Read More »Skype users will help “smart” bots
In Skype there are new virtual assistants. The Communicator Microsoft work virtual assistants. Skype Bots are programs based on artificial intelligence that can give tasks. Recently they have become available in Skype for Mac, and the web version of Communicator. Bots are able to search for and create images for …
Read More »Mobile Skype downloaded over a billion times
Skype mobile app topped 1 billion downloads. 7 years later, after launching its first app, Skype, the number of downloads exceeded 1 billion, with three and a half months ago, Microsoft said that the app has been downloaded over 750 million times. “This is a significant step, and we would …
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