Microsoft today launched a preview of the next version of Skype for Windows 10. This preview, which is now rolling out to Windows Insiders, is the first full Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version ...

New display ads are coming to Skype for Windows. Called ""=""> the new ads will appear in calling windows of users who are using Skype Audio (not Video) for free -- in other words, who haven't paid ...

Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. After months of teasing a Windows 8 style version of Skype, Microsoft ...

The newest version of the Skype app takes a big hat-tip from social media platforms like Snapchat and Facebook’s Messenger with its newest features, adding a Stories-like feature called Highlights, a ...

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Microsoft shocked a number of developers and customers with its announcement last week that it would be putting its Skype eggs in the Desktop App basket. Up to that point, Microsoft's message had ...

Skype has released a new version of their VoIP software for Windows, Skype 5.8, and this new version brings a range of new features to Skype on Windows PCs. Skype 5.8 now offers support for HD video ...

Microsoft-owned Skype promised that real-time translation tools were coming, and now they’re here. Skype Translator is now live for all Windows desktop users. If you’ve ever wanted your German cousin ...

Facebook has landed in the Skype desktop application for Windows, confirming rumors that had been floating around. The latest version of Skype for Windows PCs went public on Wednesday with some ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft doesn't comment much officially on Skype updates for Windows desktop users. However, ...

Microsoft is retiring the Metro, Windows-style, Modern Skype app, found on Windows 8, 8.1 and still downloadable in Windows 10. This touch-friendly Skype app was first launched alongside Microsoft’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. Skype announced today that it will offer “conversation ads” for ...