The Latest Breaking News from Skype

Want to ditch Microsoft Teams? Skype is still here, and just made a significant change

You can no longer buy credits on Skype as Microsoft pushes the platform to become subscription-based.

TechRadar · Dec 17, 2024

Skype Credit no longer available for purchase, moving millions toward subscriptions as their only option

Microsoft no longer allows people to purchase Skype Credit or a Skype Number. Subscription plans are available to make calls to mobile phones and landlines.

Windows Central · Dec 12, 2024

Here's why your smartphone storage is disappearing so fast — popular productivity apps grew 10x in size in a decade, with Asana and Trello the major culprits, but video games remain the biggest data hogs

Rapid growth of app sizes, especially in productivity, gaming, and social media, is filling smartphone storage quickly.

TechRadar · Nov 17, 2024

Microsoft removes ads from Skype but leaves them in Windows 11's Start menu

The new update also brings OneAuth integration to Skype for iOS and revamps the AI image creator experience on Skype Desktop.

Windows Central · Jul 31, 2024

Tech giants on notice over 'blindness' to abuse content

Tech companies treat child sexual abuse content with "wilful blindness" but the online safety watchdog will soon force them to face uncomfortable truths.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Living in the past much? Security advice for US colleges warns on ancient iconic file-sharing systems — such as Kazaa and LimeWire

Security advice for US colleges warns against using ancient file-sharing systems such as Kazaa and LimeWire.

TechRadar · Jul 13, 2024

'Microsoft killed my online life,' Microsoft is reportedly banning Palestinians in the U.S. for life for calling relatives in Gaza

Microsoft has been banning Palestinians living in the U.S. and other western nations for calling relatives in Gaza, according to a BBC investigation on the subject. Here's what we know.

Windows Central · Jul 11, 2024

Crackdown against fraudsters impersonating as policemen

People lost ₹21.04 crore to cyber criminals in just one month

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Centre blocks over 1,000 Skype IDs used by cybercriminals

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and Microsoft block over 1,000 Skype IDs used in cyber blackmail and fraud.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Microsoft revitalizes forgotten messaging service with major update that adds AI experiences, chat reactions, and more — you'll never guess which one

Microsoft has unveiled a major update to its GroupMe messaging service that introduces a whole bunch of new features, including integrated Copilot AI functionality, 1-1 calling support, reactions, and an overhauled interface for iOS and Android.

Windows Central · May 10, 2024