Microsoft launches Skype for Outlook.com worldwide, adds Safari for Mac support and HD video calling for PCs
Microsoft today launched skype for outlook.com worldwide, expanding the service that was previously only aavailable to a select a few countries . At that time, the company has added new features and fixed a few bugs in the previous version.
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A preview of skype's integration into outlook.com first showed up in April, but only UK users could use the full range of skype services in their inbox:voice calls, video calls, and messaging. In August , the service arrived in the US, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, and Brazil. At that time , Microsoft said worldwide availability would come " in the near future," which apparently translates to seven months later.
As its name implies for outlook.com lets ypu connect with you skype friends right from your outlook.com inbox. Once a user links their Outlook.com account with skype, they are prompted to install a plugin,ehich enables the integration.
The latest version of the plugin now has safari for Mac support, in addition to versions for Internet explorer, chrome, and firefox. Furthermore, today's release also now supports HD video calling for PC users, with the following fine print: "both users must have compatible HD displays, webcams, messaging clients, and broadband internet. "Among the various bug fixes, skype has also addressed an issue with calls continuing to ring after pick-up when users had the outlook.com plugin and skype on their desktop running at the same time.
Skype is playing an increasingly bug part in Microsoft's consumer strategy, and an outlook.com integration is a big move. now that its available worldwide, we'll be watching for usage and reliability numbers to see if the company's bet pays off.
watch it on youtube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meT0MN_wh0A
A preview of skype's integration into outlook.com first showed up in April, but only UK users could use the full range of skype services in their inbox:voice calls, video calls, and messaging. In August , the service arrived in the US, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, and Brazil. At that time , Microsoft said worldwide availability would come " in the near future," which apparently translates to seven months later.
As its name implies for outlook.com lets ypu connect with you skype friends right from your outlook.com inbox. Once a user links their Outlook.com account with skype, they are prompted to install a plugin,ehich enables the integration.
The latest version of the plugin now has safari for Mac support, in addition to versions for Internet explorer, chrome, and firefox. Furthermore, today's release also now supports HD video calling for PC users, with the following fine print: "both users must have compatible HD displays, webcams, messaging clients, and broadband internet. "Among the various bug fixes, skype has also addressed an issue with calls continuing to ring after pick-up when users had the outlook.com plugin and skype on their desktop running at the same time.
Skype is playing an increasingly bug part in Microsoft's consumer strategy, and an outlook.com integration is a big move. now that its available worldwide, we'll be watching for usage and reliability numbers to see if the company's bet pays off.
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