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Skype is definitely one of the most enjoyed VoIP services and it is well known that people use it and love it. Video streams have a decent pace and the video calls have a good viewing quality. We did a couple of tests thinking that there might be a few issues with the platform, however there were a lot less than we expected. So, if you’re not quite accustomed with Chrome and Safari, you should, because the WebRTC plugin the service requires has only been integrated in these two platforms for now.Īs for when this plugin will be fully compatible with Chromebooks, Microsoft didn’t supply any information on the subject.

So, Chromebook owners as well as Linux users can finally use the Beta version of Skype for Web and connect with their friends via instant messaging, but for video calls they still have to use an installed Skype app on a PC or laptop.Īnother important thing you should know is that you have to use the Safari on Mac OS X and Chrome on Windows in order to be able to use the Skype web service. Now, your browser can support video and voice calls, instant messaging and file sharing and all these thanks to Skype for Web, the service that brought all the VoIP’s popular features on the browsers.

If until now, you had to download and install a Skype app in order to use the service, things just got easier.

If you are a Skype user, do you use the dedicated app or prefer the web version? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts.After opening a Web Beta version for Skype, available only in US and UK, this week Microsoft has rolled out the service for the whole world to try. The Skype team announced earlier in a blog post, that after a week full of hard work, they can launch the service Skype Web to the world (beta version). In fact, Skype has been available via since 2013. It’s also worth noting that you can access Skype via the web if you use Microsoft’s webmail service. For instance, on Android, go to the Skype page, tap the options icon, and select Add to Home screen. Of course, if you’re on a mobile device, you can create a shortcut to Skype on the web, too. If you’re using Windows 10, you can pin it to the Taskbar or Start menu. If you find that you’re starting conversations often, make it easier to access Skype on the web by bookmarking the page on your web browser of choice. While there is no need to sign in with the web version, if you have an account, go ahead and log in so you have access to your contacts and previous conversations. Basically, this is a quick way to have conversations from anywhere you have a data connection, and there is no need to install anything. Note that when using this method, the link for your conversation is only valid for 24 hours. Head to this Skype page to start a conversation and then share a link with the people you want to talk with. However, keep in mind that this service is still labeled as Beta, so your experience may vary depending on the device and browser you’re using. The major web browsers and mobile platforms support WebRTC, making it possible to Skype with others on virtually any device you want. Microsoft uses Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) to enable browser-to-browser voice calling, video chat, and instant messaging. One of the benefits of the web version is you can join as a Guest (no account required) and connect with anyone in the world for a quick chat, voice, or video call for free.

#SIGN UP FOR SKYPE FOR WEB BETA MAC OS X#

#SIGN UP FOR SKYPE FOR WEB BETA INSTALL#

#SIGN UP FOR SKYPE FOR WEB BETA FULL#

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