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Skype for iOS has a security flaw that could expose any data Skype has access to such as your address book. The vulnerability occurs when someone sends you a malicious JavaScript code in a chat message that executes the code when read. While this is a concern, out of all the vulnerabilities that exist in [...]
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Skype To Acquire GroupMe
Posted by Troy D. Brown on August 22nd, 2011
Facebook bought Beluga and now Skype is working to improve it’s mobile presence by purchasing GroupMe. If you are not familiar with GroupMe it is a very popular group messaging client that allows users to IM, conference call, share photos, video and location easily. This acquisition will allow Skype to quickly add addition features to [...]
Posted in Android, Applications, BlackBerry, Featured, iPad, iPhone, Video Call, VoIP 
Tags: Chat, GroupMe, IM, Skype, Video Call 
Comments OffSkype Wi-Fi Launches For iOS Devices
Posted by Paul Barraza on August 17th, 2011
Skype is now allowing their iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users to use Skype credit to pay for Wi-Fi access. Skype recently launched “Skype Wi-Fi” in the Apple app store which allows for users to connect to more than 1 million Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide. Skype Wi-Fi takes a different approach from other hotspot services that [...]
Posted in Applications, Featured, iPad, iPhone, Mobile News Tags: Apple, Hotspot, iOS, iPad, iPhone, ipod touch, iTunes, Skype, smartphone, Tablets, Wi-Fi Comments OffSkype For iPad Finally Available
Posted by Troy D. Brown on August 3rd, 2011
Skype for iPad has finally hit the app store. This version of Skype has a very clean, easy to use interface. The biggest advantage with Skype is that it is cross platform. You can communicate with iOS, Android, PC and Mac users, and maybe one day the BlackBerry PlayBook. As much as I like FaceTime [...]
Posted in Android, Applications, iPad, iPhone, Verizon, Video Call Tags: iOS, iPad, Skype, Tablet Comments OffSkype For iPad 2 Gets Face Time On YouTube
Posted by Paul Barraza on June 29th, 2011
We have been waiting for Skype on the iPad 2 since launch to no avail, but according to a video accidentally uploaded to Youtube by Skype it looks like the iPad 2 might be seeing the app soon. The demo video was posted by Skype on their channel and then removed quickly, but like everything [...]
Qik Video Connect For iPhone
Posted by Paul Barraza on March 29th, 2011
Qik a company that was recently acquired by Skype, has launched a new iPhone application Qik Video Connect. This application allows for users to stay connect with friends and family through video calling, video messaging and video sharing. With Qik Video Connect there are even options if you’re not able to connect live. You are [...]
Posted in Applications, iPhone Tags: Apple, Applications, iOS, iPhone, Qik, Qik Video Connect, Skype, smartphone Comments OffWeekend Roundup – What You May Have Missed
Posted by Editorial Staff on March 6th, 2011
The week was busy with the iPad 2 announcement, a carrier planning on dropping unlimited data, upgrades to applications, new apps and new devices. Then throw in Verizon announcing their first Windows Phone 7 device and RIM possibly launching BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) on Android and iOS and you have a look back at the week.
Posted in Android, Apple, Applications, BlackBerry, Mobile News, T-Mobile, Verizon, Windows Phone Tags: Apple, Beluga, BlackBerry OS, Facebook, Flexpay Plan, HTC, iPad 2, RIM, Skype, T-Mobile, Trophy, Unlimited Data, Verizon Comments OffSkype To Go Service Expands
Posted by Paul Barraza on March 1st, 2011
Skype makes communicating easier and cheaper for family and friends to connect. Skype offers Instant Messaging, SMS, voice calls and video chat across all major computer and mobile platforms. Skype’s new Skype To Go service is a new way for you to keep connected with loved ones and close friends no matter the distance, cell [...]
Posted in Applications, VoIP Tags: Cell Phones, Landline, Skype, Skype To Go, Smartphones, VoIP Comments OffSkype Renders FaceTime Obsolete
Posted by Troy D. Brown on January 14th, 2011
When FaceTime first released I asked myself why? I mean video chatting is great and all but why did Apple have to reinvent the wheel? Skype has been in the VoIP arena for a long time and are the undisputed champions for making voice and video calls over the Internet.
Posted in Apple, Applications, AT&T, iPad, iPhone, Mobile Internet Tags: Chat, FaceTime, Skype, Video Call, VoIP 2 Comments »Skype For iPhone Updated, Allows Video Calling
Posted by Troy D. Brown on December 30th, 2010
If you are an iPhone 4 and Skype user, Skype may have just made your day. Last night Skype was updated to version 3.0 that now allows video calling using either the front or rear facing camera. This has been a feature long sought after since the front facing camera appeared. The video and call [...]
Posted in Applications, Featured, iPhone, Mobile Internet, Mobile Office, Video Call, VoIP Tags: iPhone 4, Skype, Video Call 1 Comment »Skype For iPhone Allowing Free 3G Calls For Now
Posted by Editorial Staff on May 29th, 2010
If you are an avid Skype user like we are the Skype 2.0 update available today for iPhone is going to make you very happy. I guess Apple, Skype and AT&T finally came to an agreement on allowing VoIP on the 3G. There is an ominous warning when you go to download Skype in the [...]
Skype Mobile Available On Select Verizon Wireless Smartphones
Posted by Troy D. Brown on March 29th, 2010
Last week at CTIA in Las Vegas Verizon Wireless and Skype announced that Skype services would be made available on nine Verizon Wireless smartphones over their 3G network. This is a major step as consumers and businesses continue to try to cut cost of conducting business worldwide and make themselves more accessible at a lower [...]
