Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype (RIP). Even if you haven't used the app in years, it's possible Skype was your introduction into modern video chats. The app made it easy to call friends ...

Making phone calls without incurring traditional phone charges has become increasingly popular, thanks to the rise of free calling apps that utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.

Group video on your smartphone – hoorah! Photo: Skype In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its free video calls, Skype is giving everyone a present: group video calls on mobile devices. It was ...

Facebook on Friday announced new video calling features including Messenger Rooms, which allows users to host video calls of up to 50 people. Facebook announced Friday it will add the ability for free ...

Video conferencing has now become a part of our daily lives. Whether you're running a remote team, attending online classes, or simply catching up with a friend, a video call is the best way to ...

It hasn’t been a very good week for Skype, which has been dealing with some serious downtime issues, but it looks like there’s good news on the horizon. Skype offers mobile apps for iPhone, Android, ...

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