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Skype launches video messaging, transition from Messenger detailed

Skype launches video messaging, transition from Messenger detailed
  • Posted February 15, 2013, 1:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Software, Microsoft
  • Skype has begun rolling out a new beta feature on its iOS, Android, and Mac clients that allows users to send recorded video messages to others, regardless if they are online or not. Videos can be up to three minutes…

Microsoft to retire Messenger service on March 15

Microsoft to retire Messenger service on March 15
  • Posted January 9, 2013, 12:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Software, Microsoft
  • Back in November Microsoft confirmed that moving forward Skype and Messenger were to become one. The shift already started with Skype 6.0 allowing users to log in using Microsoft account credentials, but on March 15 the longstanding instant messaging service…

Facebook officially announces Messenger for Windows

Facebook officially announces Messenger for Windows
  • Posted March 6, 2012, 10:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Software, The Web
  • Despite having been made available several months ago, Facebook officially announced the release of their Facebook Messenger for Windows yesterday. The social networking giant also promised Mac users there will be a Facebook Messenger for Mac available...

Microsoft opens up instant-messaging service via XMPP

Microsoft opens up instant-messaging service via XMPP
  • Posted December 15, 2011, 1:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Software, The Web
  • Microsoft has opened up public access to its Messenger IM network via the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), according to an announcement at the company's Inside Windows Live blog. The use of an open standard for real-time communication means…

Rumor: RIM to bring BB Messenger to Android, iOS

Rumor: RIM to bring BB Messenger to Android, iOS
  • Posted March 3, 2011, 10:29 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Software Breaking News
  • According to "multiple trusted sources" speaking to Boy Genius Report, Research In Motion is planning to bring its popular BlackBerry Messenger application and service to Android and iOS platforms. The move would appear to come in response to the surge…

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