Just in time for the launch of Windows 8, Skype is getting a new modern-style app to take advantage of all the operating system’s features. Given that Microsoft owns Skype, it’s no surprise that the ...

It's no big surprise, but Microsoft officials are confirming that Skype will be one of the set of Microsoft-developed consumer apps that will be "in the box" with Windows 8.1. In a blog post on August ...

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 ...

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 ...

The year is drawing to a close, so there’s a very good chance that you now find yourself staring straight down the gaping maw of Windows 8. Maybe someone gave you a new Windows tablet or PC as a gift.

Skype has been picking up some impressive updates the past few weeks. About a month ago the service was updated to fix syncing across all your various devices. At the same time, the modern Windows 8 ...

Microsoft partner conference featured previews of the Windows 8 server and desktop operating systems, talk about integration between Skype and Lync, and a barrage of insults aimed at Microsoft’s ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft is making a big change to its Skype strategy on the Windows platform. On July 7, the ...