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Skype Software S.a.r.l. Skype

Macworld Rating

4.5 out of 5 Mice, Oct 13, 2010

Software Details

  • Skype Software S.a.r.l.
  • Version: 4.0
  • 04.06.09
  • Free
  • Free
  • 3.5

Macworld's Skype Software S.a.r.l. Skype Coverage

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  • What Microsoft's Skype purchase means for Mac, iOS users Now that Microsoft purchased Skype for $8.5 billion, what should Mac and iOS Skype users expect? Lex Friedman digs into the details of the deal to figure out what the future holds.
  • Skype unveils iPhone video calling over 3G and Wi-Fi Skype's free iPhone app now includes video calling via both 3G and Wi-Fi.
  • Skype video calling over 3G coming soon to iPhone? Skype may soon offer video calling on the iPhone, if a posted-and-pulled FAQ is anything to go by.
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  • Skype worries about iPhone, attracting business customers In SEC filings as part of its bid to go public, Skype worries about whether the iPhone and other Apple products will undermine its VoIP services and is also insecure about whether it can achieve service levels good enough to lure business customers.
  • Skype update adds multitasking support for iPhone Voice over IP provider Skype has finally updated its iPhone application to add multitasking capability, which it first demonstrated earlier this year.
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  • Skype CEO envisions switching devices during calls Skype wants to give users the ability to switch devices without interrupting voice and video calls made using its software.
  • Skype 2.0 for iPhone enables free calls over 3G -- for now At long last, Skype 2.0 for iPhone has hit the App Store, bringing along the much welcome ability to make calls over 3G -- and the less-welcome news that said ability won't be free for long.
  • Skype for iPhone Skype's long-awaited iPhone client has its limitations. But if you're willing to accept them, it's a fine tool that extends the iPhone's communication capabilities while adding voice talk features to the iPod touch.
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