Microsoft says it now uses ‘secure facilities’ to review some Skype audio
Microsoft says that Skype audio is now graded in “secure facilities” across the globe.
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Skype for iPhone, iPad and Mac gains message drafts, split screen, bookmarking & more
Microsoft yesterday announced a major update to the Skype apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac that has brought out message drafts, split screen, bookmarks, a new way to share media, as well as other messaging improvements to your mobile and desktop devices.
Microsoft contractors are able to listen to some Skype calls
It has become a brutal reality that some big tech companies have systems in place that allow for humans to listen in on some delicate information from customers. And now Microsoft has been caught up in the mix as well.
Skype is testing the ability to share your iPhone’s screen during video calls
The ability to share anything shown on your iPhone’s display with friends, family or coworkers on a video call is coming soon to Skype for iOS and Android, Microsoft has confirmed.
Take that, FaceTime! Skype now lets 50 people be on the same video call at once
Skype has doubled the number of group calling participants from 25 to 50, beating Apple’s group FaceTime that allows a maximum of 32 people to be on the same audio or video call.
Skype removes Highlights because users couldn’t care less about Snapchat copying
Aside from the removal of Highlights, Skype customers can expect many more updates over the next several months as the team continues to simplify and improve the core experiences around calling, chat and contacts.
How to use Skype’s end-to-end encrypted private conversations and calls
Skype’s end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations protect your texts and calls against eavesdropping and improve privacy by hiding the contents of your chats in notifications. Here’s how to use this handy security-minded feature in Skype for iOS and macOS.
How to customize the appearance of Skype on Mac
It’s easy to change the Skype appearance on your Mac to match your taste or mood. Here’s how to select a different Skype theme or color in just a few steps.
Apple acknowledges a bug that lets Siri read out hidden notifications, a fix is coming soon
Apple is aware of the latest bug discovered in iOS which permits anyone to ask Siri to read hidden notifications from messaging apps on a locked device.
Chinese authorities force Apple to pull Skype from App Store
China wants to ban Skype.
Skype for iOS gains Snapchat-like photo filters
Try the new photo filters on selfies, in a picture of your morning coffee or a photo of your pet.
Skype rolling out revamped desktop app with cloud file sharing, customizable themes & more
A major Skype for Mac redesign we were promised earlier this year is now available on desktop, with features like cloud-based file sharing, customizable themes and more.
