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Microsoft is finally putting Skype out of its misery, urging people to use Teams instead

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Remember Skype? Microsoft does, and it is finally deciding to pull the plug on one of the first big video chat applications for PC.

Remember Skype? Well now it’s ad-free again, which will be a refreshing change for Windows 11 users

By Kristina Terech published

Windows 11 might be continually getting more ads, but at least for Skype users, Microsoft is going in the other direction.

Want to ditch Microsoft Teams? Skype is still here, and just made a significant change

By Craig Hale published

You can no longer buy credits on Skype as Microsoft pushes the platform to become subscription-based.

Still use Skype at work? Bad news, hackers are targeting it with dangerous malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Up until recently, Skype was being used to deliver dangerous GodRAT malware.

Microsoft extends support for Exchange, Skype business servers - here's how to keep access

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft extends support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business to October 2025, with one final ESU available.

You can now send voice messages in Google Chat — and this could make things awkward

By Mike Moore published

Google says adding voice messages to Chat will improve communication - we're not so sure.

Watch out - these fake websites advertising Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom are just spreading malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Another typosquatting campaign is active, tricking people into downloadng RATs

Like what3words but for phone numbers: Startup wants people to use domain names for its WhatsApp rival

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Thunderbolt uses domain names instead of phone numbers, promising privacy but raising questions about accessibility and mainstream appeal.

Character.ai lets you talk to your favorite (synthetic) people on the phone – which isn't weird at all

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Character.ai adds voice conversations to generative AI chatbots.

Finally, this webcam solves my biggest problem with video meetings - how to make eye contact when looking at a screen on a desk

By Efosa Udinmwen published

ProHello introduces eye-level video conferencing with biometric security, enhanced audio-visual features, and privacy control.

Signal wants to offer a more private alternative to Zoom and Microsoft Teams group calls

By Mike Moore published

Hosting group calls on Signal gets a major upgrade with call links, emoji reactions and more.

Google Pixel phones could be getting a neat iPhone-inspired feature

By Rowan Davies published

Some Pixel users have spotted a new function in the Google Phone app that lets you switch between voice and video calls - similar to FaceTime for iPhone.

Meta is trying to make Messenger into a video conferencing contender

By Craig Hale published

Calls on Messenger now support HD video, background noise suppression, voice isolation and more.

Google Chat will now play nice with all your other work messaging platforms

By Craig Hale published

You can now connect your Google Chat with Microsoft Teams and Slack, but there’s a potentially pricey catch.

Google Chat takes on Teams, Slack with instant meetings

By Mike Moore published

Google Workspace users can quickly start audio chats with new huddles in Chat.

Is X about to launch a video conferencing tool?

By Craig Hale published

An X developer has shared an early look into the platform’s upcoming video conferencing tool, and Musk approves.

Google Meet finally adds call switching feature as it looks to keep pace with rivals

By Mike Moore published

No need to hang up and rejoin - new Google Meet "switch here" feature makes it easy to transfer calls.

This new open source collaboration tool makes working with your colleagues even easier

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Nextcloud Talk platform prioritizes data protection, offering secure communication, AI features, and real-time document collaboration.

Google Beam 3D video conferencing could change your work calls forever

By Craig Hale published

Google says Deloitte, Salesforce and Duolingo are all interest in Beam (Project Starline), but it won't be for consumers.

Google Beam could change your video calls forever with glasses-free 3D and near real-time translation

By David Nield published

Google Beam will be rolling out to select businesses this year, with Google Meet getting one key feature.

Russia wants to ban Google Meet - but probably not for the reason you might expect

By Craig Hale published

Russia could ban Google Meet after similar crackdowns on WhatsApp and Telegram, pushing its local Max alternative instead.

This Windows app could soon let you use your phone as a webcam

By Alex Blake published

Code snippets show that Microsoft is working on allowing Android phones to be used as Windows webcams.

Google Meet wants you to take your video calls out of the office

By Mike Moore published

Google wants Meet to be used not just for meetings, and is rolling out a host of new features to help.

Microsoft might have cracked the most important part of video calls — new update could potentially hide all your embarassing apps and pop-ups

By Mike Moore published

Microsoft is reportedly working a way to hide embarassing windows when sharing your screen on calls.

Microsoft Teams is giving users who hate meetings a great new mobile hack

By Mike Moore published

Mobile Microsoft Teams users can now wait until things are busier before they join a call.

Insta360 is sticking AI, ChatGPT, and Gemini into speakerphones with the Wave

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

The Insta360 Wave could be a great smart speakerphone for podcasting.

X finally brings video and voice calls to Android users

By James Ide published

New video and voice call functionality has been added to X for premium members.

Missed a crucial Google Meet call? You can now catch up easily in Chat

By Craig Hale published

Google Meet will soon get tighter Chat integration, including sharing and emoji reactions.

Windows 11 users can now try a new feature that uses an Android phone as a webcam – here's how

By Muskaan Saxena published

Windows 11 users may never need to buy a webcam again thanks to this upcoming feature.

This messaging app could soon bring FaceTime calls to your Android phone

By Hamish Hector published

Beeper Mini has already brought improved iMessage support to Android, now the devs want to add Facetime too.