Skype Now Integrated Into Bing Maps With Preview Available for Windows 8.1
Microsoft has released Bing Maps Preview for Windows 8.1 and Skype users in particular will find it more useful as the calling and messaging app has been fully integrated into…
Australia’s Dick Smith Retail Chain Offering $30 Credit for Globalgig Users With Purchase of New Tablet
Since extending a deal in August that gives global roamers a way to acquire Globalgig service at Dick Smith retail chains, both companies have continued to work together in Australia…
European Commission Grants Final Approval to Microsoft and Nokia Deal
After getting vastly approved by shareholders in mid-November and the U.S. Department of Justice(PDF) on Dec. 2, Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia has been given the final go-ahead by the European…
Regional Business Add-Ons Arrive for Truphone Users to Utilize in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America
Truphone has just introduced three regional mobile plans for customers in the United States that will help roaming businesses stay connected over voice, text, and 3G data services while traveling…
Change in the Netherlands: Hotel Service Booking.com Acquires Mobile Messaging App eBuddy
After 9 years of providing mobile and internet-based messaging services to hundreds of millions of users worldwide, eBuddy has been acquired by hotel booking platform and fellow Dutch company Booking.com.…
Skype Offering 30 Percent Off Gift Cards for Users to Promote Connectivity During the Holidays
If you’re one of the more than 300 million users who prefer using Skype to stay in contact with those who are most near and dear to your heart, you’ll…
Viber Desktop Update Keeps You Connected With a Holiday Theme While Santa Claus Checks His List
If you’re going to be chatting on Viber this holiday season, you’ll be greeted with a holiday theme that’s now available in the Desktop version of the application as of…
Microsoft Lync for Windows 8.1 Gains Shared Screen Abilities and More in Latest Update
Even though it’s technically very similar, Microsoft has chosen to keep Lync apart from Skype. Lync is directed more toward enterprise professionals while Skype takes the consumer route. Microsoft has…