Most people think of Skype as a secure means of communication, with messages kindly delivered using end-to-end encryption. But a new report by Ars Technica suggests that's far from the case — and Microsoft is often dipping into your communications. Read More >>
Featured comment by daniejam:
"The way this is sent is so misleading.....
1. they wont be sent in plain text as MS will have the private key to decrypt the messages.... therefore..." More »
Here's an interesting tidbit. 9to5Mac got hold of a supposed leaked email from WhatsApp sent to a developer in Hong Kong asking for the Chinese translation of "push-to-talk". Is WhatsApp going to add walkie-talkie-like voice blips soon? Read More >>
Featured comment by irononreverse:
"Perhaps they're streamlining it so it isn't actually a chore to use. Hold button, talk, let go and it's sent. That's how most other apps do it." More »
Microsoft has finally decided to roll out web-based Skype calling. Starting today, users will be able to make Skype video and voice calls from within Outlook.com using their browsers. Read More >>
Featured comment by Billster UK:
"What an oddly negative article for something which is free and now more accessible to use. I use it daily to allow my daughter to speak with far-flung..." More »
If you'd rather actually SPEAK to your friends instead of dropping a link to an appropriate GIF on their wall, then download Skype. I mean, use Facebook Messenger for iOS, which from today brings a feature our Amurrrican friends have been testing for the past couple of months. Read More >>
Featured comment by britishchris:
"True, there are enough options to choose from to give you the ability though, so it's not that bad (you could also just buy an iphone, problem solved!..." More »
The Facebook Messenger application is getting an update for Android and iOS so that users can now send voice messages up to one-minute long to their friends. Just a few weeks after Facebook went after Snapchat with a clone app, it's modified Messenger to be a clone for Apple's iMessage. Read More >>
Remember that short-lived, but extremely tasty free Premium Skype package Microsoft was punting for a month a while back? That let you call phone lines almost anywhere in the world for free, for as long as you like? Yep, well, it's back. Grab it now and annoy everyone everywhere with prank phone calls for free this Christmas. Read More >>
Featured comment by morgin187:
"So i just signed up for it. Trying to use it on my Iphone but its telling me i need to buy credit?? Can someone point me in the right direction plz" More »
Tech Crunch is reporting that Facebook is teaming up with carriers to provide a "social calling" service. Initially striking up a deal with Orange France, it seems the service will allow friends to make voice calls without knowing each other's numbers. Read More >>
Featured comment by Jammin500:
"will you HAVE to be friends, i guess there will be some privacy settings that will need looking at cos i dont want a billion PPI calls every 10mins.." More »
Cheapo airline Ryanair has launched a mobile VOIP chat app, letting iPhone and Android users call each other through a wi-fi connection in a sort of budget Skype style. Read More >>
Time to call that long-lost Aunt in the middle of absolute nowhere; Skype's just announced you can now claim a whole month's worth of unlimited free world-wide landline and mobile calling, but only if you claim it by end of play today. Free phone calls? Why the hell not. Read More >>
Featured comment by a03dugga:
"Meh, kinda useless to be honest.
Thought it would be nice to be able to call my family that's in the Caribbean but Nooo, can't do that. Can't even ca..." More »
Almost everyone has Skype, but most use it for free Skype-to-Skype calling. Maybe that's because you don't want Microsoft to have your credit card details? Well, now you can buy Skype credit in the supermarket, thanks to new pre-paid Skype cards -- the perfect Christmas present for that cousin you don't particularly like? [Skype] Read More >>
The network big dogs have released their plans and prices for the release of the iPhone 5, but one specific network provider is playing hardball with a handy new feature called FaceTime over 3G. In addition to some already pricey plans, if you're an existing customer, you may have to cough up some extra dosh, just to get your FaceTime on the go. Read More >>
Featured comment by monros:
"THURS 29/11/2012__ 13:30 UK Bucks: The Vodafone website customer login is down. It's been down for some days. And looking on the web chat/google sear..." More »
Since launch, Skype has been regarded as secure and private, with its strong encryption and complex peer-to-peer network connections making calls almost impossible to intercept. Since Microsoft bought it out, though, things have been changing—and the Slate suggests your privacy may not be what it once was. Read More >>
Using VoIP services such as Skype is now against the law in Ethiopia. In fact, those who continue to use Skype face up to 15 years in the slammer, just for making a free call. What the hell?Read More >>
Featured comment by 10minuter:
"The UK would have no right to criticize this, as they are doing something very similar:
- Blocking access to websites that index files (The Pirate ..." More »
Skype's trying to monetise all us freeloaders that don't purchase Skype credit and just call other Skype using friends. Its great idea is to shove animated adverts in your call window, so that you have something new and exciting to talk about. Read More >>
Featured comment by Ret:
"Skype for Linux has been updated to version 4.0 and is out of Beta. It's pretty up to date with features now and the video and audio quality is vastly..." More »
The speed limiting crackdown on P2P services and other bandwidth-hogging downloading systems is extending to VOIP, with an EU telecoms regulator finding the throttling of VOIP connections to be a "common" practise across Europe. Read More >>
Featured comment by MJ:
"I believe that the new BT home hub doesn't actually throttle Skype or other VOIP it actually full on blocks them. Maybe something like this is happen..." More »
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