ProSnap Brings Snapchat to Windows 8.1 and the Modern Interface
In the growing tradition of third-party apps like 6Snap for Windows Phone and Snap2Chat for BlackBerry 10 — platforms that don’t yet have an official Snapchat app — a new…
Skype Now Integrated Into Bing Maps With Preview Available for Windows 8.1
Microsoft has released Bing Maps Preview for Windows 8.1 and Skype users in particular will find it more useful as the calling and messaging app has been fully integrated into…
Microsoft Lync for Windows 8.1 Gains Shared Screen Abilities and More in Latest Update
Even though it’s technically very similar, Microsoft has chosen to keep Lync apart from Skype. Lync is directed more toward enterprise professionals while Skype takes the consumer route. Microsoft has…
Windows 8.1 Now Available for Download, Brings New Enhancements and Features
Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 update is now available to download. If you’re using Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Preview, you’ll be able to download the update through the Windows Store or…
Skype “Reimagined” for Windows 8.1, Bringing Simplified Experience, Easier Multitasking
It’s been quite an interesting time for Skype, which is going on its second year under Microsoft ownership. The messaging platform continues to hold its lead against fellow VoIP competitors…
Microsoft Announces Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 Tablets, With Free Skype Premium in Tow
Microsoft announced the next generation of Surface hardware at its New York event this morning, with Microsoft Vice President of Surface Panos Panay revealing how the teams have worked to…
Pre-Release Version of Skype Hits Windows 8.1 RTM, Features IE Click-to-Call and More
Windows 8.1, formerly Windows Blue, has just hit RTM status after previously being planned for late August and despite Microsoft’s former stance on making MSDN and TechNet subscribers wait until…
Microsoft Says Skype Will Come Standard in Final Windows 8.1 Release in October
Microsoft has confirmed that Skype will be bundled with Windows 8.1 when the updated version of its Live Tile plated operating system ships in October. October 17 to be exact.…