Most of the Skype-related news of late has been about Microsoft killing off Skype Classic and moving people to Skype 8-- but now there's news about the web version of the communication tool. While ...

Microsoft may sell Skype as a key selling point of Windows PCs, but Skype for Web brings the service to Chromebooks, too--minus a few key features. The day is finally here, Chromebook users. Microsoft ...

A Web-based version of Skype could be useful for many reasons, but it's proving glitchy even with Microsoft's own products. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

Microsoft has updated the preview version of Skype for Web, adding support for screen sharing, as long as you're using Google Chrome. This means screen sharing is available on all supported platforms.

The website allows for simple text messaging like the Skype desktop app but also full voice and video calls. A browser plugin has to be installed for this to work but it is still much easier to ...

Microsoft’s upcoming Skype for Web service will use the new WebRTC standard so it works in all modern browsers—but not right away: Early users will have to download a plugin that’s only available on ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The new Skype for Web client that Microsoft released on Thursday isn’t ...

In March, Microsoft announced that Skype is finally coming to the Web. Many see this as a bad sign for the Web, mainly due to lack of cross-browser support. I see it as progress. In this announcement, ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Microsoft today announced a small but significant update to Skype for Web ...

Thanks to a just-released update, Skype for Web is now just as functional as its desktop and smartphone app counterparts, with support for HD video calling now also on the web app. Chrome and ...