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 ...

Even if you're not yet enthusiastic about Windows 8, Skype's makeover for Microsoft's new operating system should please you, especially if you use the video calling service a lot. It's based on a ...

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 Skype team today has taken to their blog to further outline some of their plans for mobile going forward. In the article, they highlight how Windows Phone 8 was the first OS to receive mobile HD ...

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 ...

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 ...

Microsoft continues to add new features to its many versions of Skype and today the Windows Phone 8 port of the VoIP app gets a new update via the Windows Phone Store. It brings the version number for ...

Last July, Microsoft announced plans to drop support for Skype on Windows Phone 8 and 8.1, along with several older versions of rival operating systems. A few weeks later, it further clarified that ...

Jessica is a passionate content strategist and team leader across the CNET family of brands. She leads a number of teams, including commerce, performance optimization and the copy desk. Her CNET ...