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Bug in Skype app automatically answers incoming calls

Bug in Skype app automatically answers incoming calls

A bug in Microsoft's Skype app ensures that incoming calls are answered automatically. The VoIP program, which allows users to make phone calls over the Internet, is equipped with the Answer incoming calls function automatically, but despite this being disabled, Skype continues to record incoming ca... Read more

date5 years ago
New Skype for Web not available for Firefox, Safari and Opera

New Skype for Web not available for Firefox, Safari and Opera

Microsoft released a significantly improved version of Skype for Web last Thursday. But the new version didn't work in a number of browsers. The company now lets us know that this was a conscious choice. The technique does not work in Apples Safari, Mozillas Firefox or Opera. Microsoft will inform t... Read more

date5 years ago
Microsoft gives Skype a OneDrive integration for file sharing

Microsoft gives Skype a OneDrive integration for file sharing

Microsoft has added a OneDrive integration to Skype. This makes it possible to share files with others in the program without leaving the program. The integration is available for all platforms except Mac and Linux. Earlier it was also possible to share files from the OneDrive cloud with contacts v... Read more

date5 years ago
Vulnerability in Skype makes bypassing lock screen Android possible

Vulnerability in Skype makes bypassing lock screen Android possible

There was a bug in Skype that made it easy to bypass Android security. It's the combination of bad design and a bug that made it possible to bypass Android's locking screen by answering a Skype call. That's what nineteen-year-old bughunter Florian Kunushevci reports to The Register. The bughunter di... Read more

date5 years ago
Microsoft brings file sharing to Skype via OneDrive

Microsoft brings file sharing to Skype via OneDrive

Microsoft has announced a new feature that allows Skype Insiders to share files on desktop and mobile platforms via the cloud. This is an integration of OneDrive with Skype.S. With the integration it is possible to send a link to a shared file, instead of sending the complete file. This is also poss... Read more

date5 years ago
In November Microsoft stops supporting classic Skype

In November Microsoft stops supporting classic Skype

For a moment, it seemed that Microsoft wouldn't stop using the traditional version of Skype for the time being. But now the company reports that Skype 7 (and older) will no longer be supported on desktops by November 1, 2018. As of November 15, 2018, support on mobile devices and tablets will stop. ... Read more

date6 years ago
Skype preview shows text messages from Android on your PC or Mac

Skype preview shows text messages from Android on your PC or Mac

Microsoft gives the first users access to SMS Connect for Skype. This new feature allows you to answer text messages on your Android phone directly from your PC. SMS Connect is gradually being rolled out to Insiders using Skype 8.30 or higher on an Android phone as of this week. After the update, yo... Read more

date6 years ago
Outlook and Skype unusable after incorrect Microsoft Azure update

Outlook and Skype unusable after incorrect Microsoft Azure update

Outlook and Skype users worldwide were greeted with an error message last night when they tried to use the services. The problem was caused by a recent update in the Azure cloud. Microsoft has taken measures in the meantime. Several users received an error message in Skype or Outlook last night and ... Read more

date6 years ago
Microsoft brings popular recording feature to Skype

Microsoft brings popular recording feature to Skype

Microsoft has something good to do with the users of Skype. Today, the company announces the arrival of a much-needed new feature: the ability to record audio and video calls. Interestingly, it is available on all platforms except Windows 10. Since Microsoft released a new version of Skype, to which... Read more

date6 years ago
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