Microsoft announced today that it’s launching a beta of Skype for the Web, allowing browser-based video chats that don’t require a separate app. “We’ve made Skype available on computers, mobile phones ...

Update: Good news! Skype says that Chrome on Chromebooks and non-Windows platforms can use Skype for Web for instant messaging, but not yet for voice and video because the plugin hasn’t been ...

The Skype video conferencing and messaging app is available virtually everywhere these days – on your PC, Mac, smartphone and even on the Xbox One video game console. Now, Skype is going software free ...

Microsoft has this week announced the launch of its beta development stage for its new service Skype for Web that allows users to make video calls directly from their browser via the Skype.com website ...

If you’re a heavy Skype user (like me), Microsoft has opened up a new way to use the service — that is if you live in the United States or the United Kingdom. The new Skype for Web (which is currently ...

Microsoft recently announced that it was building a Web client for Skype, allowing users to use the service simply by logging in through a Web browser. Since that time, the Skype Web browser has ...

In welcome news for anybody who has fumbled around on an unfamiliar computer to download and install Skype for an important call, Microsoft has announced a beta version of the popular ...

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) ...