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Skype now available for BlackBerry Q10, coming to Z10 with 10.1 OS update

By Matt Brian on April 26, 2013 04:54 am + 25 comments

Two months after it announced it would support the platform, Skype has launched its BlackBerry 10 Continue reading…
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World Wide [Redacted]: inside Iran's private internet

By Russell Brandom on April 24, 2013 09:30 am + 40 comments

For years, the leadership in Iran has been threatening to build its own private, state-controlled Continue reading…
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Skype for Windows Phone 8 drops the beta tag, Messenger notifications enabled by default

By Tom Warren on April 15, 2013 01:59 pm + 9 comments

Microsoft is releasing version 2.5 of its Skype for Windows Phone 8 app today. The software maker is Continue reading…
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Skype for Windows Phone updated with People Hub integration and HD video support

By Tom Warren on March 19, 2013 03:30 am + 45 comments

After temporarily disabling People Hub integration in Skype for Windows Phone, Microsoft is pushing Continue reading…
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Issues of consent arise as couples marry over Skype

By Jacob Kastrenakes on March 6, 2013 09:44 am + 7 comments

Couples are tying the the knot online — and not just in MMOs like World of Warcraft and Second Continue reading…
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Microsoft to link together Skype and Lync in June along with new mobile apps

By Tom Warren on February 19, 2013 12:25 pm + 52 comments

Microsoft has revealed a new step in its plans for Skype today. At a Lync Conference keynote, Skype Continue reading…
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Skype Video Messages launches for Mac, iPhone, and Android (hands-on)

By Tom Warren on February 15, 2013 10:15 am + 70 comments

Microsoft is launching a new Video Messages feature for Skype this week. The company has been Continue reading…
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Microsoft is forcing Messenger users over to Skype starting April 8th

By Tom Warren on February 15, 2013 09:00 am + 81 comments

Microsoft is planning to force existing Windows Live Messengers users to upgrade to Skype from April Continue reading…
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US reportedly using Skype and email to warn Syrian officials against using chemical weapons

By Adi Robertson on February 8, 2013 12:17 pm + 10 comments

Control of information networks has been integral to the Syrian conflict, and American officials are Continue reading…
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BlackBerry 10's Skype app will be an Android port (update)

By T.C. Sottek on February 7, 2013 03:27 pm + 148 comments

Skype has confirmed that it is working with BlackBerry to port its Skype for Android app to the Continue reading…