Free group video calls now available on Skype desktop and Xbox One

Skype is ramping up its group video capabilities for users on desktop as well as on the Xbox One. Initially a feature for premium subscribers, the Group Video Calls feature (for 3, 5 and 7 users) is now readily available to anyone with a desktop provided you have the hardware requirements to enable it. Google has been attacking the enterprise with its Hangouts feature on Chromebox devices, so it makes sense that Microsoft will respond in kind by offering expanded functionality for Skype.

Source: Microsoft

Syrian Electronic Army hacked Skype’s blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts

Skype's Twitter hack message

The Syrian Electronic Army couldn’t wait to start the year with a cyber-attack. This time they took down Microsoft Skype’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and the official blog to call for an end to spying.

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Skype updates Android app for tablets to allow multitasking while on video/audio calls

Microsoft updates the Skype for Android tablets to allow users to continue video or audio calls while they use other apps on the tablet. There is no word yet about whether they plan to bring the feature to smartphones. The tech company also improved video instant messaging capabilities and remedied bugs on various Samsung phones at the Nexus 5 device.

Microsoft offering free Skype group video calls, worldwide call minutes for Xbox One

Microsoft is offering Xbox Live Gold subscribers with Xbox One consoles some Skype perks for the next six months. Group video calling will be free as well as 100 worldwide minutes per month for the next six months, which will allow you to call landlines and mobile devices in over 50 countries with 1080p video using the Kinect sensor.

Source: Skype