http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Sun, 27 May 2012 20:28:31 -0400 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/17/skype_wifi_app_offers_cheap_iphone_and_ipad_data_access_abroad/ In a move directed at international travelers, Skype on Wednesday released a new iOS application that will offer iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users access to over 1 million WiFi hotspots around the glo... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/17/skype_wifi_app_offers_cheap_iphone_and_ipad_data_access_abroad/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/01/skype_for_ipad_app_arrives_on_app_store_with_ipad_2_video_calls/ The Skype for iPad app, which includes support for video calls on the iPad 2, began rolling out to App Stores around the world on Tuesday, but was "temporarily removed" by the company for unknown reas... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/01/skype_for_ipad_app_arrives_on_app_store_with_ipad_2_video_calls/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/06/facebook_skype_team_up_for_video_calling_to_compete_with_apples_facetime/ Facebook announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with Skype to bring video calling to the social networking service, a feature that will compete with Apple's own FaceTime. The new video callin... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/06/facebook_skype_team_up_for_video_calling_to_compete_with_apples_facetime/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/24/skype_confirms_native_ipad_version_coming_with_video_chat/ After a leaked video revealed an upcoming Skype iPad app with video chat, an executive for the company has confirmed the software is indeed coming soon and will take advantage of the cameras on the iP... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/24/skype_confirms_native_ipad_version_coming_with_video_chat/ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/07/inside_apples_move_to_open_up_sms_style_messaging_to_non_mobile_clients/ Apple unveiled a new iMessaging app that brings SMS-style messaging to iOS devices that lack a mobile data connection, such as WiFi-only iPads and the iPod touch. The technology behind the software pr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/07/inside_apples_move_to_open_up_sms_style_messaging_to_non_mobile_clients/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/10/microsoft_confirms_8_5b_acquisition_of_communications_service_skype/ Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that it plans to acquire Internet communications service Skype for $8.5 billion in cash to support services like Xbox and Windows Phone. The two companies announced t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/10/microsoft_confirms_8_5b_acquisition_of_communications_service_skype/ Tue, 10 May 2011 12:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/10/microsoft_rumored_to_buy_skype_for_8_billion_skype_for_mac_fixed/ Microsoft is finalizing negotiations to acquire Skype for as much as $8 billion, according to a new report. Meanwhile, a new version of Skype for Mac has been released, fixing a critical vulnerability... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/10/microsoft_rumored_to_buy_skype_for_8_billion_skype_for_mac_fixed/ Tue, 10 May 2011 06:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/30/skype_for_iphone_video_calling_now_available_volume_shutter_app_removed/ As expected, Skype has added a new video calling feature to its iPhone app, giving users an alternate service from Apple's own FaceTime video chat standard. Meanwhile, an app that remapped the iPhone'... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/30/skype_for_iphone_video_calling_now_available_volume_shutter_app_removed/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/24/skype_rumored_to_take_on_apples_facetime_at_ces/ A pioneer in easy to use video conferencing on the desktop, Skype is now rumored to be bringing video calls to mobile devices, offering competition to Apple's FaceTime. Skype has reportedly been sa... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/24/skype_rumored_to_take_on_apples_facetime_at_ces/ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/12/war_between_fring_and_skype_boosts_apples_facetime/ A battle between Fring and Skype over mobile voice and video calls could ultimately result in faster adoption of Apple's Facetime as an open standard for mobile video calls. Shortly after updating... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/12/war_between_fring_and_skype_boosts_apples_facetime/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/10/iphone_gets_3g_video_call_features_via_fring_poorly/ A new update to the free Fring app brings the potential of 3G video calls to all iPhone users. It also enables video calls to desktop Skype users as well as other Nokia and Android smartphone users wh... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/10/iphone_gets_3g_video_call_features_via_fring_poorly/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/09/app_store_roundup_hd_radio_comes_to_iphone_3g_voip_still_mia/ For an extra $80, iPhone users can add an external receiver that will allow the device to receive HD radio, adding one of the features of the competing Zune HD; and VoIP application developers still a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/09/app_store_roundup_hd_radio_comes_to_iphone_3g_voip_still_mia/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/06/att_rumored_to_allow_skype_calls_via_its_network_on_iphone/ AT&T announced Tuesday that it will allow Apple to enable voice over IP applications such as Skype to run on its 3G wireless data network [updated with official info]. AT&T said it recently took a ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/06/att_rumored_to_allow_skype_calls_via_its_network_on_iphone/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT