


Now you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and contacts via Skype all in one place. 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. At least there are no problems with the calling or video feature, although they do lack some creativity.Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. These problems prevent the app from appearing smooth no matter how powerful PC you have or how fast your Internet connection is. Switching between different conversations in the app and sending a message does feel slow at times. Even worse, once you do open the photo by clicking it, you can't zoom it in or do anything besides saving it. This prevents you from looking at an image and messaging to someone about it. The apps functionality is pretty solid, although there is one thing we find annoying, which is that you are almost unable to see the image someone sent you without opening it, as the thumbnail for it is pretty small. The major part of the window is reserved for the actual chat, which doesn't offer anything you aren't used to, if you are familiar with Messenger, WhatsApp, or Snapchat. Above you can see your profile icon which opens various settings when you click it. You can see your recent chats at the left part of the screen. The app's interface feels somewhat empty. The design of the app is as simple as it gets, with grayscale design or white design mixed with light blue color, famous for Skype. Those days are gone as every other app has a video-call feature, but nonetheless let's see how Skype keeps up on the Windows platform. It was used worldwide by families, friends, and businessmen trying to hold a long-distance meetings. Price: $ Once upon a time, when you mentioned video-calling, everyone knew you are talking about Skype.
