

This makes it even easier to connect with friends on Skype without having to set up another account. You can now sign into Skype using your Microsoft or Facebook account - there's no need to create a new Skype account. Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration

Skype has also become popular for its additional features, including file transfer, and videoconferencing. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via a debit-based user account system. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Verdict:įor both home and office users, Skype is an incredibly valuable tool and the latest additions are great improvements.Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. Note that this is the Classic version of Skype v7. If you've had problems with connection quality before then you'll appreciate the new call quality manager, which monitors performance during a call and provides help on resolving problems.Īnd while poor quality calls might be down to line or internet issues that you can't control, Skype now includes automatic call recovery, which quickly reconnects you when a connection has failed. This lets you have a video chat with more than two people, intelligently moving the focus to the person who's speaking so it's easy to follow the conversation. The program also currently includes a group video calling feature. And another click gives access to your phonebook, from where you can text or call your Facebook friends (free of charge, if they're also Skype users, potentially a real money-saver). Skype enables you to check what's going on with your friends, add comments and update your own status. Skype Classic is the previous release of the popular portable VoIP, instant messaging and chat tool.
