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What software is skype?
Skype is an instant messaging software, which has the functions required by IM, such as video chat, multi-person voice conference, multi-person chat, file transfer, text chat and so on. You can talk to other users with high-definition voice, make domestic and international calls, dial directly with landline, mobile phone and PHS, and realize the functions of call forwarding and sending short messages.

Skype is a global free voice communication software with over 663 million registered users and over 30 million online users.

20 13 March, Microsoft shut down its instant messaging software MSN and Skype replaced it. Just download Skype, you can log in with your existing Messenger user name, and your existing MSN contacts will not be lost. [ 1][2]

Dynamic communication

network phone

developer

Microsoft corporation

software platform

Windows、macOS、iOS、Android、Windows Phone

Software release

6.20.0.3 (Android)

software language

Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, English, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, etc.

quick

navigate by water/air

trait

Brief introduction of function

opponent

merits and demerits

Runtime environment

principle of operation

technical superiority

Charge information

Operation situation

Fault problem

Win8

Technology upgrading

replace

Video message

Development of China

Development history

20 10 On March 8th, Nokia OVI Store officially launched the Skype symbian V3 V5 application. For Nokia's more than 200 million users around the world, the spring of VoIP has arrived.

2011/in June, Microsoft officially acquired Skype and became an independent department of Microsoft.

On April 25th, 20 12, the PSV version was released.

20 13 March, Microsoft shut down its instant messaging software MSN and Skype replaced it.

2013165438+1October 26th, [3] Skype officially announced that it has reached the latest strategic cooperation with Guangming Fangzheng, and both parties will launch new Skype in Chinese mainland, including PC and mobile platform. [4]

On March 4th, 20 14, Microsoft opened the embedded version of Skype to Outlook users all over the world. [4]

trait

Skype is one of the most popular VoIP phones, with 663 million users worldwide. The minimum international call (mobile phone, landline) is 1 cent/minute, which can be used on computers, mobile phones, televisions, PSV and other terminals.

Voice and video calls between Skype are free; Support 25 voice calls and more than 654.38 million+video calls. Skype for mobile/desktop supports video calls, allowing users to make cross-platform video calls, and can make video calls with Skype users who use iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows Phone, Windows PCs and even TV. The new version supports 3G and Wi-Fi networks, so you can easily share wonderful moments with your friends no matter where you are.

There are four of them.

Skype VoIP interface

-Besides calling landlines and mobile phones at low prices, Skype users can also send short messages to friends at low prices.

-The brand-new user interface design has brought Skype users a more relaxed and better experience.

Initiating/Receiving Skype Video Calls: Users can easily initiate or receive video calls with Skype on their mobile phones. To initiate a video call, first find the contact you want to call, and then click the "Skype Video Call" button in the contact details tab of this contact to initiate a video call. When users make Skype voice calls, they can easily initiate video calls by clicking the "Switch to Video" button in the lower right corner of the screen.

When making a video call, the user can choose to mute/unmute the microphone, end the call and enter the video menu. You can pause or continue the current video call by clicking the menu button on your phone. If you receive a GSM call during a Skype call, you will hear a voice prompt and a window will pop up on your phone. You can choose to answer or refuse. At the same time, a message will be displayed to remind you that "answering a new call will put the current call on hold."