Skype claims improved voice quality for version 3.8 software

Skype has released an upgraded version of its VOIP (voice over IP) software client for Windows PCs that cuts out more background noise and drops fewer calls, the eBay subsidiary said. ...continue reading 'Skype claims improved voice quality for version 3.8 software'

Skype tests application for mobile phones

EBay-owned Skype has released into open beta testing a client for mobile phones that supports phone calls, chat and other features of the popular VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) application. ...continue reading 'Skype tests application for mobile phones'

Microsoft mislabels Skype as adware

Skype users who have been getting strange error messages from Microsoft's security products over the past week can breathe easy now. It was all a mistake. ...continue reading 'Microsoft mislabels Skype as adware'

Skype glitch leaves some users at risk from video bug

Some Skype users were left vulnerable to a possible worm attack Wednesday after company technicians failed to disable a buggy component of the network. ...continue reading 'Skype glitch leaves some users at risk from video bug'

Worm fears shut down Skype video feature

Skype has been forced to turn off a video-sharing feature in its software because it could be misused to launch a self-copying worm attack against Skype users, security researchers said Tuesday. ...continue reading 'Worm fears shut down Skype video feature'

Oops! Skype forgets to tell users of bug or patch job

Skype Ltd. on Monday blamed an "unintentional communication oversight" for not notifying users a month ago that it had patched the Windows version of its voice-over-IP client software against a critical bug. ...continue reading 'Oops! Skype forgets to tell users of bug or patch job'