Starting in late summer 2015, Microsoft will be integrating the preview of its Skype Translator real-time translation service into the desktop versions of its Skype application on Windows PCs.

Microsoft is now rolling out its new, revamped Skype for desktop experience to everyone. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. After ...

Microsoft today said that it would add its real-time translation technology to the primary Windows desktop app, giving users of Windows 7 and older editions the chance to test the service. “We are ...

In June, Microsoft introduced a completely revamped version of its Skype app, designed with a heavier focus on media-sharing, and other social expression tools, like emoji, reactions, and even a ...

If you've wanted to check out Skype's huge desktop redesign without living on the bleeding edge, now's your chance. Microsoft has released the finished version of its big overhaul for Linux, Mac and ...

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To send files on the Skype desktop app, you can simply drag files into the app. On a phone, you can only send photos.

Microsoft Corp. rolled out its Skype redesign to mobile users in June, sparking a backlash from many users who hated the new design. As a result, ratings plummeted in both Apple Inc.’s App Store and ...

Download Skype for Mac (must have Mac OS X 10.6 or above, a webcam and mic) Open the .dmg file and drag the Skype logo into the Applications folder to begin installation Once the installation has ...