Skype fixes Android app security flaw
Skype says it has plugged a serious security hole in its Skype for Android app with an update that is now available on the Android Market.
Vonage debuts unlimited international calling to mobile phones
Image used with permission by copyright holder VoIP operator Vonage is aiming to take back some market share from the likes of Skype, Facetime, and oodles of online messaging, voice, and video services: the company’s new World Premium Unlimited calling plan offers unlimited calling to mobile phones in 42 countries, as well as unlimited calling […]
Skype for Android has a major security flaw
A major security flaw has been discovered in the Skype for Android app, one which could put the sum total of a user's private data in danger of being accessed by others.
Skype launches ‘in the classroom’ worldwide network for teachers
Teacher already use Skype to connect their students to the world at large. Skype's new program, "in the classroom," helps educators do so more easily.
Iran accused of attempted cyber-attack on Google, Yahoo, Skype
Internet security company Comodo Group says a recent round of failed attacks on major websites of Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Mozilla and Skype were most likely the work of the Iranian government.
Burma bans Skype, severing global communication
Burma restricts communications even more, and in a country where a cell phone is a luxury, this means reaching out to the world is nearly impossible.
Skype rolling out ads for Windows client
As the world awaits for Skype to go public, the company is rolling out a new plan to generate income in the form of advertisements.
Skype to hook into GoToMeeting
Skype and Citrix have announced a partnership that will bring Web and audio conferencing capabilities to Skype by the end of the year.
SocialEyes video calling blends Facebook, Skype
RealNetworks' founder Rob Glaser is back with SocialEyes, a mashup of Facebook's social graph with Skype and FaceTime-like video calling.
Skype expands Access service to over 500,000 Wi-Fi hotspots
Skype has also announced a plan to pre-load its app on handsets running on networks with poor 3G connectivity.
Will Facebook battle Skype, Google Voice with VoIP calling?
An icon appearing on several users' pages suggests that Facebook will extend its reach to VoIP calling, potentially pitting it against both Skype and Google Voice in the future.
Mozilla blocks Skype’s glitchy Firefox toolbar extension
After realizing the VoIP plug-in was causing havoc with Firefox, Mozilla will limit its reach for the time being.
Skype acquires video software company Qik for $100 million
Skype acquires a company that specializes in video software technology and has experience in delivering video transmissions over wireless networks.
China threatens to ban Skype
China is sending a warning to VoIP sites by labeling Skype illegal, saying only companies native to the country can offer the service.
Skype delivers video calling to the iPhone, explains recent outage
Skype rolls out video calling on iOS devices as questions linger about the stability of the company's infrastructure.
Gmail extends free calling through 2011
Google will continue enabling users to place free phone calls from Gmail throughout 2011...at least for users in the United States.
Skype 5 dials up Facebook integration
Skype 5 for Windows is out of beta, enabling Facebook users to post status updates, comments, and like items from directly within Skype.
Skype comes to Android phones
Skype announced today that its popular VoIP service will now be available to several model of Android phones.
India May Turn Security Attention to Skype and Google
Yesterday, India said Blackberry services will be blocked August 31; today, the country says it's looking at Skype and Google.
Skype Files for $100 Million IPO
VoIP giant Skype has filed for an initial public offering, looking to raise as much as $100 million.
eBay, Skype, IDT, and Net2Phone Settle Lawsuits
eBay, Skype, IDT, and Net2Phone have settled four years of patent litigation...but no one is saying how much money has changed hands.
Fring Loses Skype as Feud Escalates
Skype is now blocking messaging aggregator app Fring claiming misuse and that Fring it's damaging Skype's brand and reputation. Fring calls them cowards.
Skype Lands on Symbian Phones
Users of Symbian phones can now tap into VoIP calling via Skype...and the app is free from the Ovi Store or from Skype directly.
Skype Landing on Samsung’s LED 7000 and 8000 HDTVs
Skype video conferencing is being embedded in Samsung's LED 7000 and 8000 HDTVs...although users will need to buy a separate camera to get the whole thing working.
Skype Pulls Windows Mobile Apps
Skype has stopped offering Skype Lite and Skype for Windows Phones, saying the apps just didn't offer a good enough Skype experience.
Verizon Tears Down Wall to Skype, Leaves up a Fence
A new partnership will allow certain types of Skype calls over Verizon’s data network, but intentionally bar the cheap domestic Skype Out plans that could save subscribers big bucks.
Tech Companies Queried on Human Rights in China
Senator Dick Durbin wants to know how U.S. tech companies prevent their gear and services from contributing to human rights abuses by the Chinese government.
Skype TVs Usher in the Era of Living Room Videoconferencing
Will TVs with accessory webcams and Skype capability finally bring videoconferencing to the mainstream?
2010: The Year Videoconferencing Invades Your TV
Why HDTVs that support Skype, webcams and video phones are poised for living room domination, and promise to change the way we communicate.
Vonage Offers Unlimited Mobile Calling to Over 60 Countries
Vonage is ratcheting up competition with Skype, announcing unlimited international calling to over 60 countries for iPhone and BlackBerry users.
Joost Assets Snapped Up by Adconion
Audience measurement and content firm Adconion has acquired "certain assets" of crumbling video service Joost...including the Joost site and brand.
Adconion Buys Joost’s Assests
Adconion Media Group bought Joost's assets like its video platform technology and the company's trademark.
Google Buys Gizmo5 to Bolster VoIP Offerings
Google has acquired VoIP startup Gizmo5, and plans to integrate Gizmo's VoIP technology into Google Voice...and then try to take on Skype.
eBay Moves Skype Sale Forward with Joltid Settlement
Looks like the Skype sale will go through: eBay and buyer Silver Lake have settled with Joltid to end all litigation over Skype's core technology.
AT&T Greenlights VoIP-over-3G for iPhone
AT&T has announced support for iPhone users placing VoIP calls via its 3G data network.
AT&T to Expand Internet Calling Services on iPhone
Mobile giant AT&T said it is enabling Internet calling services such as VoIP and Skype on Apple's iPhone.
Suit Up: Skype’s Founders Sue eBay for Copyright Infringement
The tussle between Skype's founders and eBay just went nuclear: JoltID is suing eBay and an investor group for damages of up to $75 million a day.