The news that matters to you, delivered direct to your inbox

HEXUS alerts are an easy way to keep up with the latest developments in your topic of choice.

Email Address:

ALL NEWS REVIEWS PRESS RELEASES GRID LIST TIME

• Skype security bug requires major rewrite

  

  14 February 2018, 11:31

  So Microsoft is working on "a newer version of the product rather than a security update".

  15
• Skype now available as a snap for Linux users

  1 February 2018, 18:26

  Skype snap widens availability in the Linux community with easy install and automatic updates.

  
• Skype Translator Preview open to all Windows 8.1 and 10 users

  

  13 May 2015, 10:51

  It supports "near real-time" translation of four spoken and fifty typed languages.

  1
• Skype Translator Preview translates in near real-time

  

  16 December 2014, 14:05

  The first phase will begin with two spoken languages; Spanish and English.

  5
• Skype co-founder backs 'Wire' messaging app, launching today

  

  3 December 2014, 13:35

  The former Skype staffer bills Wire as the 'best possible communication tool'.

  3
• Skype Qik is Microsoft's take on mobile video messaging

  

  15 October 2014, 15:03

  Snapchat rival lets users record and share short videos on iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

  0
• Skype 7 for Mac and Skype for Windows preview announced

  

  10 October 2014, 10:05

  The new design refocuses on messaging with a mobile influenced look.

  7
• Samsung to unveil Smart TV games content at IFA

  

  20 August 2014, 14:30

  Apps including Skype and games including Need for Speed Most Wanted will be added.

  IFA '141
• Skype voice real-time translation demonstrated by Microsoft

  

  29 May 2014, 13:22

  Is the Star Trek Sci-Fi 'Universal Translator' about to become reality?

  8
• Potentially offensive Skype emoticons removed by Microsoft

  

  1 May 2014, 12:50

  WTF, (finger) and (fubar), along with a number of other icons, have been quietly removed.

  9

< MORE CONTENT