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Microsoft Acquires Skype – The “Amber Mac Test”

By on May 13, 2011

Tuesday’s announcement of the pending Microsoft acquisition of Skype has certainly drawn a complete spectrum of comments, feedback and posts. They range from Microsoft’s perception as doomsday venom for an acquisition’s products and services to praise for the potential to merge two complementary software companies that allow not only the continuation of the current service [...]

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Skype for Mobile – Now Focusing on a True Skype User Experience

Skype for Mobile – Now Focusing on a True Skype User Experience

By on February 26, 2010

During my recent interview with Russ Shaw, Skype’s VP and GM for Mobile, he emphasized Skype’s focus on having a true Skype user experience when it comes to supporting Skype on mobile devices. What is meant by a “true Skype user experience” on a mobile device? Some examples, based largely on my own experience with [...]

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Skype Without a Personal Computer

By on April 4, 2009

I follow several forums about Skype, for instance at LinkedIn and on eCademy. Recently I have noticed a thread on the LinkedIn Skype for Business Group asking about using Skype without a PC. While eventually I intend to have more detailed information in response to such a question in the reference content on this site, [...]

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Skype COO Scott Durchslag Outlines Skype’s Mobile Strategy

Skype COO Scott Durchslag Outlines Skype’s Mobile Strategy

By on February 18, 2009

At this year’s CES 2009 Skype press conference, COO Scott Durchslag provided an overview of Skype Everywhere (or Skype Wherever Whenever). Basically Skype is looking to become installed wherever there is a communications device with embedded intelligence (processor and memory) and an Internet connection capability. Along with the announcement yesterday of the new Skype – [...]

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Skype for Windows Mobile 3.0 coming…

By on February 16, 2009

Skype Blogger Peter Parkes has written about the Gold release of Skype for Windows 2.5. This version provides an improved user experience for Skype calling and chat messages. Click on the image to download. But Skype is also previewing the first beta of Skype for Windows mobile 3.0, adding file transfer and SMS messaging, at [...]

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