Skype VoIP

Skype Update Version 2.0.0.90 (Windows)

Skype just updated their Windows version to 2.0.0.90. This is just a small update that introduces one new feature and fixes a bug. The Skype changelog shows: change: Added SkypeOut promotion button fix: Relayed Skype-2-Skype call quality improvements


Skype Drops In European Marketshare

Skype has been synonymous with VoIP with a lion’s share of the worldwide VoIP market, but things for Skype might not be so good in the future. Why? Skype are losing marketshare in the European marketplace, where it has been traditionally strong, to broadband ISPs who are bundling VoIP with their internet access. Services fromContinue Reading

Corega Skype Phone

Fresh out of Japan comes the new Corega Skype phone, which apparently is designed to work perfectly with Skype. Right now it’s only available in Japan, and the product description is also in Japanese. As the Google “translation” is flaky at best, I can only surmise some of the features offered. Power over USB. EchoContinue Reading

Skype / Warner Music Ringtones

In a first-ever deal, Skype and Warner Music will announce a deal where Skype users will be able to download master recordings from popular artists such as Madonna, Green Day and Paul Wall for use as their ringtone on incoming calls. Madonna will headline the new ringtone section on Skype, with ringtone versions of hitsContinue Reading

Skype Integrates PayPal For Payments

I suppose this was due to happen after eBay bought over Skype. Instead of having to use your credit card to pay for your SkypeIn calls, you can just use your PayPal account instead. This added functionality means you no longer have to enter your address and contact information every time you buy credits. TryContinue Reading