Following similar disclosures from companies such as Google and Twitter, Microsoft has for the first time released statistics about requests …
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UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper. 0 5240
Acer unveils giant Android display
Acer’s DA220HQL looks like a giant Android tablet, with its 1920 x 1080 pixel, 21.5-inch touch screen – but you …
Microsoft shows off next-gen UC at Lync Conference 2013
Microsoft’s Lync Conference 2013 this week saw a demonstration of the Lync unified communications platform, including clients for Android devices, iPhones and iPads …
Cisco declares war on Microsoft’s Lync
Cisco has apparently declared war on Microsoft’s unified communications platform, having chosen the eve of the first Lync conference to describe …
Skype privacy called into question
Several organisations and individuals have sent a letter to Skype owner Microsoft, explaining that the firm should release information about …
Syria not alone in spying on citizens
The Internet, long viewed as a tool to expand freedom, is an equally effective tool for repression. That is just …
Orange launches VoIP mobile app to rival Skype
Orange has launched an application that gives mobile users free international calls and could prove to be a potential rival …
Skype says scam calls on a steady decline
Skype has been battling wily adversaries who are abusing the Internet calling application to direct people to scam websites, but …
Skype for Windows Phone 8 preview available for download
Microsoft has made a preview version of Skype for Windows Phone 8 available for download, which promises better integration with …
Microsoft to close Messenger and consolidate IM service on Skype
Microsoft will shut down Windows Live Messenger next year, compelling users to migrate to Skype, whose latest version can import …