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		<title>Skype Video Messaging graduates from beta with unlimited clip support</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has taken Skype Video Messaging out of beta, pushing the three minute clip-sharing service to most of its desktop and mobile apps. Previewed back in February &#8211; though limited at the time to just 20 messages per user &#8211; the full launch of the Video Messaging service includes unlimited use and doesn&#8217;t require one  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-video-messaging-graduates-from-beta-with-unlimited-clip-support-17286692/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FreedomPop reveals zero-cost phone plan; Resurrects refurbed phones</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 4G cellphone with no monthly bills whatsoever is the latest attempt by MVNO FreedomPop to disrupt the mobile industry, using VoIP to offer select Android users calls, messaging, and data without the traditional cost. The new service, which is expected to launch later in the summer, will be the first to shuttle all calls  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/freedompop-reveals-zero-cost-phone-plan-resurrects-refurbed-phones-05285058/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Viber Desktop for Mac and Windows hits as Skype gets competition</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/viber-desktop-for-mac-and-windows-hits-as-skype-gets-competition-07280861/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/viber-desktop-for-mac-and-windows-hits-as-skype-gets-competition-07280861/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mobile VoIP service Viber has decided to put down roots on the desktop, with the launch of OS X and Windows versions that turn the messaging system into a legitimate Skype alternative. The new Viber Desktop apps &#8211; which come alongside updates to its mobile software &#8211; support the majority of the features smartphone users  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/viber-desktop-for-mac-and-windows-hits-as-skype-gets-competition-07280861/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype for Windows adds video messaging (but Windows 8 has issues)</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-windows-adds-video-messaging-but-windows-8-has-issues-30279942/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-windows-adds-video-messaging-but-windows-8-has-issues-30279942/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype for Outlook.com isn&#8217;t the only new software the VoIP firm has today, with Skype Video Messaging for Windows desktop also emerging for those who want to send quick video snippets to each others&#8217; inboxes. Joining February&#8217;s Video Messaging functionality for iOS, Android, and Mac, the new Windows beta works fully on Windows 7, but  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-windows-adds-video-messaging-but-windows-8-has-issues-30279942/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Microsoft launches Skype preview in Outlook.com</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-launches-skype-preview-in-outlook-com-30279865/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft has launched a preview of Skype in Outlook.com for users located in the United Kingdom, with those located in the United States and Germany being slated to get the preview &#8220;in the coming weeks.&#8221; Following the full preview roll out will be the switch from preview mode, with video and audio calling being offered  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-launches-skype-preview-in-outlook-com-30279865/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype hits BlackBerry 10, but the Z10 is out of luck for now</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-hits-blackberry-10-but-the-z10-is-out-of-luck-for-now-26279451/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-hits-blackberry-10-but-the-z10-is-out-of-luck-for-now-26279451/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has landed for BlackBerry 10, but would-be VoIP users will need a Q10 initially, until BlackBerry updates its initial Z10 smartphone. The new app, confirmed as incoming only earlier this week, offers voice and video calling, instant messaging, and text messaging, just like Skype on other mobile platforms; however, it requires BlackBerry 10.1, loaded  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-hits-blackberry-10-but-the-z10-is-out-of-luck-for-now-26279451/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook Messenger for Android updated with free voice calling</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-messenger-for-android-updated-with-free-voice-calling-20278641/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-messenger-for-android-updated-with-free-voice-calling-20278641/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Sin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Facebook has finally rolled out a new feature to its U.S. Android users that now allows them to initiate a free voice call with one of their Facebook friends. The voice calling feature will be available automatically, meaning you won&#8217;t have to go to Google Play to download an update. The feature has been available  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-messenger-for-android-updated-with-free-voice-calling-20278641/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype users talk about 2 billion minutes a day</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-users-talk-about-2-billion-minutes-a-day-03276362/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-users-talk-about-2-billion-minutes-a-day-03276362/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Sin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has just announced that its users have broken another milestone today. As of today, Skype says that all of its users use a total of 2 billion minutes a day to call their acquaintances, friends, and family members. That&#8217;s one day. Now we can see why France wants to tax the VoIP service. Skype  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-users-talk-about-2-billion-minutes-a-day-03276362/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Twilio joins with Google to bring voice and messaging API to developers</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/twilio-joins-with-google-to-bring-voice-and-messaging-api-to-developers-02276148/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/twilio-joins-with-google-to-bring-voice-and-messaging-api-to-developers-02276148/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Sin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Google and Twilio are teaming up to bring developers cloud-powered tools that will help them integrate their apps with VoIP and messaging services. Twilio has partnered up with Google&#8217;s Cloud Platform, making it the first voice and messaging API available through the Google App Engine. With its API, developers are able to easily integrate messaging  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/twilio-joins-with-google-to-bring-voice-and-messaging-api-to-developers-02276148/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Saudi Arabia eyes ban on Skype, WhatsApp, Viber</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/saudi-arabia-eyes-ban-on-skype-whatsapp-viber-01275951/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/saudi-arabia-eyes-ban-on-skype-whatsapp-viber-01275951/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in 2010 the government in Saudi Arabia threatened to institute a ban against BlackBerry services for not complying with rules in the country have new do with the ability to monitor communications. BlackBerry was forced to work very hard to avoid being banned within Saudi Arabia. Officials in Saudi Arabia are now threatening to  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/saudi-arabia-eyes-ban-on-skype-whatsapp-viber-01275951/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>France wants to tax Skype</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/france-wants-to-tax-skype-12273469/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/france-wants-to-tax-skype-12273469/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Sin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arcep, a French regulator, has been demanding Microsoft to register Skype as a telecommunications operator in order to comply with local law. The regulator believes that the VoIP service needs to comply with the obligations of a normal telecommunications operator, such as the need to route emergency calls and integrate a system that would allow  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/france-wants-to-tax-skype-12273469/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype 4.6 rolls out for iPad and iPhone, offers calling redesign</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-4-6-rolls-out-for-ipad-and-iphone-offers-calling-redesign-07273033/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-4-6-rolls-out-for-ipad-and-iphone-offers-calling-redesign-07273033/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has rolled out version 4.6 of its iPad and iPhone app, bringing with it several improvements, fixes, and a newly redesigned calling &#8220;experience.&#8221; General improvements and fixes aside, users will find that some common complaints have been corrected as well, including the issue with dial pad/in-call buttons displaying incorrectly during a call. The updated  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-4-6-rolls-out-for-ipad-and-iphone-offers-calling-redesign-07273033/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook updates Messenger for Android, adds VoIP for Canadian users</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-updates-messenger-for-android-adds-voip-for-canadian-users-04272492/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-updates-messenger-for-android-adds-voip-for-canadian-users-04272492/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Facebook has updated its Messenger for Android app, adding VoIP calls for its Canadian users. This is a further rollout of the feature we saw back in January, with iOS users in the United States currently having access to the feature. In addition, version 2.3 also brings with it some other updates, including the ability  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-updates-messenger-for-android-adds-voip-for-canadian-users-04272492/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype for iOS updates with automatic call recovery, IM improvements</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-ios-updates-with-automatic-call-recovery-im-improvements-07268524/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-ios-updates-with-automatic-call-recovery-im-improvements-07268524/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today Skype released an update for the iPhone and iPad, both of which are getting some exclusive new features. Both devices now have automatic call recovery, meaning that dropped calls will result in an automatic redialing right away. There&#8217;s also a fix to IM conversations, that make them appear in the correct order this time  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-ios-updates-with-automatic-call-recovery-im-improvements-07268524/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype: We&#8217;re not powering Facebook&#8217;s Messenger phone calls</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-were-not-powering-facebooks-messenger-phone-calls-17265745/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Facebook&#8217;s new Messenger voice call feature, offering free VoIP over WiFi, is not powered by Skype&#8216;s technology the company has confirmed, despite previous partnerships between the two. The new voice-calling Messenger app, which Facebook unveiled this week, does not rely on Skype&#8217;s back-end technology, Skype told SlashGear today. Facebook expects to roll out the feature to iOS users  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-were-not-powering-facebooks-messenger-phone-calls-17265745/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Logitech K725-C keyboard adds VoIP Caller ID screen and controls</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/logitech-k725-c-keyboard-adds-voip-caller-id-screen-and-controls-17265706/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/logitech-k725-c-keyboard-adds-voip-caller-id-screen-and-controls-17265706/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Logitech has outed a new keyboard, the UC Solution for Cisco 725-C, complete with dedicated VoIP controls and a caller ID display. The new &#8216;board &#8211; which Logitech says pairs up neatly with its C920-C webcam and M525-C wireless mouse &#8211; is designed specifically to work with Cisco&#8217;s Jabber service, allowing users to throw out  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/logitech-k725-c-keyboard-adds-voip-caller-id-screen-and-controls-17265706/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook rolling out free voice calling for iPhone users in the US</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-rolling-out-free-voice-calling-for-iphone-users-in-the-us-16265579/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-rolling-out-free-voice-calling-for-iphone-users-in-the-us-16265579/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, Facebook rolled out a limited beta of sorts that introduced voice messaging and voIP calling in Canada. However, it looks like the testing of the feature went rather well, because just a couple weeks later, Facebook is now launching free voice calling to iPhone users in the US. The new feature will  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-rolling-out-free-voice-calling-for-iphone-users-in-the-us-16265579/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook adds free Voice Messaging and limited VoIP to Messenger app</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-adds-free-voice-messaging-and-limited-voip-to-messenger-app-03262983/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-adds-free-voice-messaging-and-limited-voip-to-messenger-app-03262983/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Both iOS and Android users will be seeing an update for their Facebook Messenger app starting today, one that will allow them to begin use Facebook&#8217;s own flavor of Voice Messaging. This feature is included in the download for all while Canada specifically gets a unique opportunity to work with VoIP in a sort of  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/facebook-adds-free-voice-messaging-and-limited-voip-to-messenger-app-03262983/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>BBM Voice brings WiFi calling to BlackBerry</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/bbm-voice-brings-wifi-calling-to-blackberry-10260140/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/bbm-voice-brings-wifi-calling-to-blackberry-10260140/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RIM has released BlackBerry Messenger 7 (BBM 7) complete with BBM Voice support, adding WiFi calling to the popular messaging service. The new app, headed to the BlackBerry App World today, currently works with BlackBerry OS 6 devices and above, and as well as allowing for simple switching between text messages and voice calls, adds  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/bbm-voice-brings-wifi-calling-to-blackberry-10260140/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Orange Libon app pushes HD voice (since other carriers don&#8217;t seem to care)</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/orange-libon-app-pushes-hd-voice-since-other-carriers-dont-seem-to-care-22258038/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/orange-libon-app-pushes-hd-voice-since-other-carriers-dont-seem-to-care-22258038/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Orange has launched Libon for iOS, pushing HD voice calls via app after apparently getting impatient for all other networks to implement the better quality audio. The free download &#8211; which will work on all carriers, and is headed to Android in early Q1 2013 &#8211; supports HD calls between Libon users over a 3G  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/orange-libon-app-pushes-hd-voice-since-other-carriers-dont-seem-to-care-22258038/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype launches gift cards just in time for the holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-launches-gift-cards-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-20257799/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-launches-gift-cards-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-20257799/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype is doing its part this time of year to make it easier for its users to get a hold of their loved ones during the holiday season. Last week, they offered free calling for an entire month, but you only had one day to claim the deal. The next best thing is gift cards,  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-launches-gift-cards-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-20257799/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype offering free international calling for one month</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-offering-free-international-calling-for-one-month-15257204/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-offering-free-international-calling-for-one-month-15257204/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for a way to get a hold of your relatives who are in a different country, and aren&#8217;t wanting to pay a whole lot in international calling fees, Skype is offering free international calling for one month, as well as free calling to landline and mobile phones. However, in order to claim  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-offering-free-international-calling-for-one-month-15257204/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype patches account hijack that affected &#8220;a small number of users&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-patches-account-hijack-that-affected-a-small-number-of-users-14257052/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-patches-account-hijack-that-affected-a-small-number-of-users-14257052/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has fixed the loophole allowing accounts to be compromised with little more than an email address, claiming that only &#8220;a small number of users&#8221; may have been impacted by the flaw. In a new statement, the Microsoft-owned VoIP company said that it had &#8220;made updates to the password reset process&#8221; after temporarily blocking the  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-patches-account-hijack-that-affected-a-small-number-of-users-14257052/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype prepaid cards hit UK</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-prepaid-cards-hit-uk-05255612/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-prepaid-cards-hit-uk-05255612/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:39:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has rolled out prepaid cards for the UK market, making cellphone calls, text messaging, video calls, or WiFi hotspot access straightforward without a credit card. The new cards, which will be available in £10 and £20 values, will be offered at Asda, Currys, PC World, Sainsburys&#8217;, and WHSmith across the UK, and can be  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-prepaid-cards-hit-uk-05255612/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype v.6 released: Retina support and Facebook/Live Messenger integration</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-v-6-released-retina-support-and-facebooklive-messenger-integration-24253785/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-v-6-released-retina-support-and-facebooklive-messenger-integration-24253785/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has pushed out a new version for PC and Mac, v.6, which introduces Facebook Chat integration as well as Retina Display support for the OS X client. The updated VoIP and video calling app can now pull in Windows Live Messenger, Outlook.com, and Hotmail contacts, thanks to further Microsoft integration between its products, and  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-v-6-released-retina-support-and-facebooklive-messenger-integration-24253785/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype for Windows 8 shown off in leaked pics</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-windows-8-shown-off-in-leaked-pics-17243179/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-windows-8-shown-off-in-leaked-pics-17243179/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Kersey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft gobbled up Skype with an acquisition in May 2011, and it looks like the VoiP application will finally see a graphical overhaul with the upcoming release of Windows 8. Neowin has gotten its hands on a leaked version of the Skype for Windows 8, showing off the familiar aesthetic that Microsoft is aiming for  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-windows-8-shown-off-in-leaked-pics-17243179/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype snipes back at security change claims</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-snipes-back-at-security-change-claims-27240528/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-snipes-back-at-security-change-claims-27240528/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has hit back at allegations that it has opened up greater access of its instant messaging systems to law enforcement authorities, insisting that nothing has changed post-Microsoft acquisition. Concerns over Skype&#8217;s transparency around monitoring and backdoor access surfaced earlier this week, when the company refused to comment on specific wiretap provisions; however, the truth  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-snipes-back-at-security-change-claims-27240528/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Microsoft unlocked Skype chat backdoor tip insiders</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-unlocked-skype-chat-backdoor-tip-insiders-26240382/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-unlocked-skype-chat-backdoor-tip-insiders-26240382/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype used a huge behind-the-scenes change in VoIP service architecture to add messaging monitoring systems, insiders claim, following Microsoft&#8217;s acquisition of the company in 2011. According to the industry officials speaking to the Washington Post, the installation of server-based supernodes - hubs through which Skype traffic is routed to improve uptime and reliability as the service gains traction  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-unlocked-skype-chat-backdoor-tip-insiders-26240382/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype patches messaging bug</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-patches-messaging-bug-17238862/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-patches-messaging-bug-17238862/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype is pushing out an updated version of its VoIP app that plugs the glitch potentially sending instant messages to random recipients. The new app is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Windows Phone, though only certain versions of Skype for those platforms are actually affected by the issue, Skype now says. However, the general  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-patches-messaging-bug-17238862/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype admits message leak bug but fix incoming</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-admits-message-leak-bug-but-fix-incoming-16238693/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-admits-message-leak-bug-but-fix-incoming-16238693/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Kersey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s a nasty little Skype bug that’s starting to do the rounds you may want to pay attention to. Engadget reports that the VOIP client has been hit by an issue that will cause messages to be randomly forwarded to other people in your contacts list. The bug was first discovered in June by members  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-admits-message-leak-bug-but-fix-incoming-16238693/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype Update brings smoothness for Windows Phone 8</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-update-brings-smoothness-for-windows-phone-8-20234975/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-update-brings-smoothness-for-windows-phone-8-20234975/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The video chat and VoIP application Skype has received an upgrade before the push to Windows 8 this week with a go-ahead from Microsoft. This week we&#8217;re having a peek at everything Windows Phone 8 as we watch the upgrades roll in at the Windows Phone Summit dedicated to the new platform. As Skype&#8217;s upgrade  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-update-brings-smoothness-for-windows-phone-8-20234975/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Microsoft: Surface tablets perfect for Skype</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-surface-tablets-perfect-for-skype-19234661/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft may only have launched its Surface tablets a matter of hours ago, but the company is already making the connections with the rest of its ecosystem, including Skype. The VoIP service Microsoft acquired in recent months gets a specific name-check on the Surface site, with the promise of two LifeCam webcams along with dual microphones that  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-surface-tablets-perfect-for-skype-19234661/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Use Skype in Ethiopia and get 15 years in prison</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/use-skype-in-ethiopia-and-get-15-years-in-prison-15234121/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ethiopian government has just made it a criminal offense to use VoIP services within the country such as Skype and Google Talk. Anyone caught using VoIP service can now spend 15 years in prison. Ethiopia passed the new law last month, and it&#8217;s only just now becoming known outside of the country. The Ethiopian  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/use-skype-in-ethiopia-and-get-15-years-in-prison-15234121/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype 5.8 gets Mountain Lion upgrade</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-5-8-gets-mountain-lion-upgrade-14233994/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has launched a new, OS X Mountain Lion ready version of its VoIP and video calling app for Mac, with improved screen sharing but no mention of Retina Display readiness. Skype 5.8 for Mac now allows premium subscribers to see both video calling and screen sharing simultaneously, &#8220;so that you can see the reaction  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-5-8-gets-mountain-lion-upgrade-14233994/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype introduces Conversation Ads on audio-only calls</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-introduces-conversation-ads-on-audio-only-calls-13233751/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-introduces-conversation-ads-on-audio-only-calls-13233751/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Kersey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has today introduced “Conversation Ads”, commercials and features that will appear during Skype to Skype audio calls. The ads currently appear for those making audio only calls who don’t have any Skype credit and have no subscriptions to the service. The company says that ads will be targeted in such a way that will  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-introduces-conversation-ads-on-audio-only-calls-13233751/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Microsoft offers Skype to OEMs for preinstallation</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-offers-skype-to-oems-for-preinstallation-30230839/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-offers-skype-to-oems-for-preinstallation-30230839/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 14:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Kersey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft seems to be finally starting to leverage Skype in a more intelligent way. The company is reportedly offering OEMs the opportunity to pre-install Skype on Windows PCs. The new OEM preinstallation kit allows Skype 5.8 to be silently installed on Windows 7. If OEMs choose that option, it would significantly bolster the number of  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-offers-skype-to-oems-for-preinstallation-30230839/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype for Xbox 360 unlikely until 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-xbox-360-unlikely-until-2013-29230596/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 08:56:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Kersey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft bought Skype in May last year for the large sum of $8.5 billion, but not much has come of the acquisition so far. A Skype application has made the jump to Windows Phone, which was met with mixed reactions, but so far the VOIP service hasn’t found its way into Microsoft’s ecosystem. Skype is  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-for-xbox-360-unlikely-until-2013-29230596/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Comcast Xfinity Voice gets voice calls and texting via Wi-Fi</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/comcast-xfinity-voice-gets-voice-calls-and-texting-via-wi-fi-23229500/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/comcast-xfinity-voice-gets-voice-calls-and-texting-via-wi-fi-23229500/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 11:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comcast has added new features to its Xfinity Voice service. The new features will put the service in a better position to compete with Google Voice and Skype. One of the new features is called Voice 2go and allows users to make phone calls and send text messages from their home phone number at no  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/comcast-xfinity-voice-gets-voice-calls-and-texting-via-wi-fi-23229500/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>TU Me iOS app combines VOIP, text and social for free</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/tu-me-ios-app-combines-voip-text-and-social-for-free-09227389/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/tu-me-ios-app-combines-voip-text-and-social-for-free-09227389/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Crider</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a lot of alternatives to traditional voice communication these days, but part of the problem with them is that they&#8217;re all in addition to your standard phone calls and text messages. The new TU Me app for iOS attempts to combine all your communications into a single hub, for free. It&#8217;s an admirable goal,  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tu-me-ios-app-combines-voip-text-and-social-for-free-09227389/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skype looking into IP address discovery method</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-looking-into-ip-address-discovery-method-01225431/</link>
		<comments>http://www.slashgear.com/skype-looking-into-ip-address-discovery-method-01225431/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 11:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Kersey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skype has said today that it is investigating a method that can discover a user’s last known IP address when using the VOIP service. Information on how to unearth IP addresses was posted to Pastebin several days ago, which involved downloading a modified version of Skype 5.5 and enabling debug log file creation in the  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/skype-looking-into-ip-address-discovery-method-01225431/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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