TODAY'S BEST MIX » skype http://mix108.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Facebook Launches Video Calls, Powered by Skype http://mix108.com/facebook-launches-video-calls-powered-by-skype/ http://mix108.com/facebook-launches-video-calls-powered-by-skype/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:29:14 +0000 Tony Hart http://mix108.com/?p=9984 Facebook finally settled the rumors on Wednesday. Through a partnership with Skype, Facebook is rolling out integrated video calling to the public beginning immediately.

The new integrated feature will not require the separate Skype client, but instead, just a touted "under 30 second wait" on your first use to install, call and chat.

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According to the report, the deal will allow Microsoft to leverage Skype, which last year had 207 billion minutes of voice and video conversations, on platforms including Xbox 360, Kinect and Outlook.

"Skype is a phenomenal service that is loved by millions of people around the world. Together we will create the future of real-time communications so people can easily stay connected to family, friends, clients and colleagues anywhere in the world," Steven A. Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, said Tuesday in a statement.

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