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Officially Official: Microsoft to Buy Skype This Year

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We knew it was coming but now it’s official. Here’s the press release with the few important points highlighted for you and yes, they will continue to support Android and iOS: REDMOND, Wash., and LUXEMBOURG – May 10, 2011 – Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: “MSFT”) and Skype Global S.à r.l today announced that they have entered … Read more

WSJ Reports Microsoft Close To A Deal To Buy Skype For $7b

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The Wall Street Journal has a pretty solid record of having inside information on the tech industry and they’re now reporting that Microsoft is close to sealing a deal with Skype for $7b. This deal has plenty of critics already because Microsoft already has Messenger and Lync which are essentially their versions of Skype but … Read more

Qik Video Connect Released For iPhone

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Qik released their latest offerings for the iPhone today. There are some really nice features here like the ability to share live video with multiple contacts and all sorts of social goodies. There are two versions. A paid and Plus version. Here’s the description for the free version: Qik Video Connect is the highest resolution … Read more

Skype Updated to Permit Video Calls on iOS

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Skype was having a bad week with service outages so they must have made the decision to redeem themselves by announcing video calling for iOS asap (as most speculated it was coming at CES in just about a week). Take a look at the picture as it describes what various models can do, but generally … Read more

The Skype WP7 Thing Is A Sham – It IS Coming

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So all the interwebs are abuzz about this whole Skype not supporting WP7 thing. First off the original quote was that they are “not developing software for the new Windows Mobile software due later this year.” Let’s read the update on Engadget though Update: Looks like this quote might’ve been taken out of context. MobileTechWorld … Read more

Skype Mobile for Verizon Wireless Available

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Listen up you Verizon customers with Android 3g and BlackBerry 3g phones, you can now get Skype Mobile by texting ‘SKYPE’ to 2255 today! Yes it’s only available right now on a few select phones, but supposedly more support will be coming according to the PR..

Verizon Wireless and Skype today announced Skype mobile(TM) will be available Thursday, March 25.

Initially available on nine Verizon Wireless 3G smartphones, Skype mobile uses the Verizon Wireless voice network for the wireless connection of the Skype-to-Skype calls, providing its users with a superior experience and top-notch call quality.

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Skype Mobile And Verizon Exclusive Agreement Video

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I think everyone knows about Skype and the value it has given people to keep in touch using their PC’s or what is otherwise know as VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol. I use Skype daily to keep in contact with manufacturers all over the world. But as many of you know, there was also a popular mobile application that worked using your data plan and not your minutes, making it a very cost effective way to keep up with people. That is where there was high speed service because it was very poor call quality otherwise. In a series of Skype news that had Skype pulling their software from Windows Mobile Devices (CLICK HERE) and then announcing Skype available for Nokia’s Smartphones via the OVI Store (CLICK HERE). Skype also announced at MWC that they had reached an exclusive deal with Verizon on Droid and BlackBerry Handsets. (CLICK HERE).

So that kinda brings us to today where Skype and Verizon have released a video on the advantages of Skype on the Verizon network. It is a pretty basic video but with a couple of key changes. First, Skype will not require a Data Plan from Verizon to work and will run in the background, being “always on”. This is a pretty big change for Skype not using Data to work on Mobile Handsets. Check out the video below for some more information:

  • make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls to any Skype user around the globe on America’s most reliable wireless network;
  • call international phone numbers at competitive Skype Out calling rates;
  • send and receive instant messages to other Skype users; and
  • remain always connected with the ability to see friends’ online presence.

If you want to re-check out the press release from Verizon Wireless and Skype, jump after the break and enjoy. We’ll keep you posted with more information on Skype so stay tuned. You can also check out more at the Verizon website or CLICK HERE

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Skype Sort Of Pulled From WM

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Skype has sort of pulled the WM app from its site. Well, here’s the deal. WMPowerUser reported that they announced on their site that it was being pulled citing performance issues with it but stating if you have it then you can continue to use it. But here’s the thing. They didn’t actually remove it … Read more

Logitech Cordless Bluetooth Headset Reviewed

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DSCF4559 Hello, Hello! I’m back with another review for you, this time Geeks.com has sent me over a Logitech product, specifically a Bluetooth headset that can be used with your phone or your PC with Skype for some good old cordless talking freedom.

Geeks carries tons of different computer parts so you never know what you’ll find, I check them out all of the time for great deals, and especially since they started doing the deal a day thing.

The Logitech BT Headset even comes with a Bluetooth dongle in case you don’t have one already in your computer, it also comes with a dock for the dongle as well. It’s not a bad little product overall, but I didn’t care for it too much as for me it’s not exactly comfortable for long periods of wear.

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