Skype

Skype Calls on KDDI in Japan?

October 18, 2010 Android

KDDI has inked a deal with Skype such that the VoIP service will be made available through a Skype Android app on KDDI’s handsets; initially Sharp’s IS03 It appears that KDDI’s partnership with Skype will be similar to Verizon’s in the US, where Skype over WiFi will not be allowed, additional restriction is that Skype [...]

Getting Google Voice Working Outside of USA

August 13, 2009 Advice

I had Google Voice for almost a month now. I was so excited to receive the Google Voice invite, as I had been wanting to get an account ever since GrandCentral days; the company and service that Google purchased and rebranded it into Google Voice. For those who does not know, Google Voice is a [...]

Why Skype for iPhone May Not Be Used?

April 6, 2009 iPhone

Last week Skype iPhone application was approved by Apple and made available through the iTunes App Store. This was one of the most anticipated application for the iPhone after Qik for the iPhone and cut/copy & paste. For those who do not know what Skype is, please allow me to quickly explain. Skype is classified [...]

A Word of Warning for Mac Skype Users

July 13, 2006 Advice

For all those Skype for Mac OS users who are as eager as I am to begin using the Skype version with video conferencing capability, please be “Warned” that the latest development version floating around the Internet should NOT be used. This development version as stated by one of the Skype developer, Jaanus, will destroy [...]

Who is the New Evil Empire?

October 3, 2005 Google

In the past year I had signed up for services that are now no longer independent. First it was Blogger which was purchased by Google. Next it was Skype, which everyone knows was purchased by eBay. I personally feel that the future of Skype is numbered with eBay at the helm. A few months ago [...]

Skype Finally Available for Mac Users

September 1, 2004 News

Two days ago, the growing popular software “Skype“; by the company of the same name, finally released a Beta version for the Macintosh (OS 10.3.5 and later). This is after only 9 months where our friends on the Windows, Linux and Pocket PC platforms have been enjoying the features and functionalities of VoIP with Skype. [...]