The Loop » VOIP

∞ ∞ Skype updated with HD video, Lion support

Peter Cohen — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:04:08 +0000

Skype for Mac, the popular video and audio conferencing software, has been updated to 5.3. The new version is available for free download from the Skype Web site.

∞ ∞ Skype released for iPad

Peter Cohen — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:31:29 +0000

It’s out, it’s not out, it’s back out again – Skype for iPad is now available, and it’s a free download.

∞ ∞ Skype 5.2 for Mac brings group screen sharing, video in call control bar

Peter Cohen — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:02:37 +0000

Skype has announced the release of Skype 5.2 for Mac, a new version of its popular voice, video and chat software. The new update is available for download.

∞ ∞ FTC approves Microsoft's purchase of Skype

Jim Dalrymple — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:10:17 +0000

The Federal Trade Commission on Friday gave the thumbs-up to Microsoft’s bid to purchase Skype. The two companies announced the $8.5 billion cash sale in May. Microsoft said that Skype will support Microsoft devices including Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone and others, and Microsoft will connect Skype with Linc, Outlook, Xbox Live and other communities.

Microsoft’s interest in the money-losing, but popular service highlights a need to gain new customers for its Windows and Office

∞ ∞ Skype for Mac requires manual update to fix security vulnerability

Peter Cohen — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:43:14 +0000

Security researcher Gordon Maddern writes about a security vulnerability in Skype for Mac:

∞ ∞ New Skype beta introduces group video chat, more

Peter Cohen — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:32:10 +0000

Skype has introduced a new beta version of its popular conference application for the Mac. Skype 5.0 beta is now ready for download.

∞ ∞ Apple lifts 3G VoIP restrictions for iPod and iPhone

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:46:07 +0000

In addition to the introduction of the iPad, Apple on Wednesday lifted restrictions that previously limited developers from allowing the use of VoIP calls over a 3G network.

∞ ∞ Apple amending iPhone developer agreement to include VoIP apps

Jim Dalrymple — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:04:48 +0000

With AT&T’s decision on Tuesday to enable the use of VoIP apps on its network, Apple is moving quickly to make changes for its developers.

∞ ∞ AT&T agrees to VoIP coverage for iPhones, on 3G network

Peter Cohen — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:02:04 +0000

AT&T announced Tuesday that it has “taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless network.” This means that iPhone users in the U.S. will now be able to use VoIP … Continued

∞ ∞ Apple confirms Vonage iPhone app delayed

Jim Dalrymple — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:50:54 +0000

Apple on Wednesday confirmed for The Loop that Vonage has submitted an application for the iPhone and iPod touch. The company also confirmed that the app has been delayed.