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Skype Can Now Video Chat With Facebook

4:00PM February 4, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

The newest version of Skype for Windows lets you initiate IMs and video chat sessions with Facebook users, even if they aren’t running Skype. It also includes group screen sharing, a push to talk feature and HD video for certain webcams. More »


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Skype 5.5 Beta Brings Redesigned Call UI

2:30AM January 14, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

The newest Skype beta for Mac OS X isn’t an enormous update, but it does change the (previously very cluttered) call UI into something a bit more usable. More »


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Skype For Android Adds Video Messaging

6:00AM December 14, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Android: Want to send photos, videos or files from your Android device over either Wi-Fi or 3G? Skype’s latest Android app update can help you accomplish that. More »


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Skype Adds Facebook Video Chat

2:20AM November 18, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

The release of Skype 5.4 Beta for Mac and Skype 5.7 for Windows adds the ability to initiate video chat with your Facebook friends. More »


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The Best Video Chat Application For Android

4:30AM October 14, 2011 | Alan Henry

Android users with front-facing cameras looking to make video calls from their phones have a lot of great options, but we found that Skype is the most mature and feature-rich video chat application for the job. More »


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The Best Video Chat App For iPhone

4:30AM October 13, 2011 | Adam Dachis

The iPhone has a few video chatting options, but Skype tends to be the best thanks to its ability to work on virtually any connection to the internet, good picture quality, and ability to communicate with practically every other platform you can imagine. More »


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Skype iOS Apps Get Rid Of Shakiness In Video Calls

1:30AM September 28, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

iOS: Holding your iPhone or iPad steady while making a video call isn’t always easy, especially if you’re on the move. The updated Skype iPhone and iPad apps have a cool new anti-shake feature that actually works, as the video shows. More »


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Skype 5.4 For Mac Integrates With Facebook

1:05AM September 16, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Mac: Skype 5.4 for Mac OS X launched today with Facebook integration, so you can connect with your Facebook friends from within the Skype client on Mac, just like Windows users can. More »


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Ask LH: How Can I Get Better Quality Out Of Video Chat?

3:00AM September 1, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Dear Lifehacker, I’ve just moved to a new town, and video chat is great for staying in touch with friends, but my call quality is pretty mediocre. Video is choppy, the audio echoes and cuts out, and I can barely see the person on the other end. How can I make video chat better? More »


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Skype For Mac Updates To Support Lion, HD Video Calling

1:45AM August 9, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Mac: Skype for Mac has just updated to version 5.3, which includes support for Lion as well as the ability to send and receive HD quality video chats. More »