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If you're looking to make free voice or video calls worldwide, Skype is a great start. Its clean and user-friendly interface makes interaction effortless, so you are ready to go as soon as you launch the app.
During our testing, we were impressed by the video and voice quality of Skype, which uses VoIP (Voice over IP) technology to enable communication worldwide without paying a cent. One of its best features is the chat and mood messages: if you are in the middle of something, you can inform your contacts about it or just type a text message instead of having a voice call. This is a nice feature on its own, but it's also handy if you don't have a microphone.
But this isn't the only feature you'll love: we also enjoyed Skype's ability to handle conference calling, group video calling, and screen sharing. In other words, if you have a reliable Internet connection, Skype can easily replace your phone and lower your communication bills.
To make calls, all you have to do is create a contact list of friends, family, and colleagues, but they must also have Skype, as only Skype-to-Skype calls are free. However, a great addition to the app is its ability to call landlines or mobile phones, but you'll need to purchase Skype credits to take advantage of this feature.
Its chatlike user interface makes Skype very easy to use, yet the key to optimum performance is a reliable Internet connection. As soon as you launch the app and start using it, you will surely place Skype among your favorite apps, just like we did after our test. Skype's useful features and intuitive user interface make the app appropriate for users of all levels.
Publisher's Description
From Skype:
Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world. And even though the calls are free, they are really excellent quality. If you and your friends, family or business contacts are using webcams, you can also make free video calls. You can even call landlines and mobile phones at really cheap per minute rates.
What's new in this version: Bug fixes and stability improvements.
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 4 votes
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"Its useful"
Version: Skype 5.8.0.1027
Pros
very good!
Cons
not working very good with a low connection
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"It downloads, installs easily and works"
Version: Skype 5.8.0.1027
Pros
The skype Mac computer to computer connection produces good images for the small number of low distance calls that I use it for. I have not tried its other features.
Cons
On my Mac it persists in asking me if I will let it install my skype confidential information in my keychain each time I start skype. I don't keep entries in my address book because previous skype editions displayed Mac address book contacts in the skype contacts. I did not want this but could not discover a way to inhibit it other than to clear my address book entries. I would like to be able to disable skype's interest in my non-skype personal information but cannot discover a way to do this.
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"Best VOIP!"
Version: Skype 5.8.0.1027
Pros
I don't know other better
Cons
none from me
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"Good quality"
Version: Skype 5.8.0.1027
Pros
its the best and works fine on smartphones too
Cons
if internet is low, sound is not good
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