New Skype security hole unveils the IP addresses of the users

Many will remember the security hole presented in Skype early last December and revealed the location of users. Now, it has been reported (and officially recognized by Microsoft) that can easily anyone can find the IP address of any user with a very easy way.

Specifically, if someone downloaded a hacked version of SkypeKit and made some adjustments, can add the name of a user to see the account information (country, city, IP address etc.), without seeking confirmation from the user (contact confirmation).




However, Microsoft issued a statement that explores the question:


"We look at reports of a new tool that can capture the information of any user of Skype. It is a constant pain 'known to all software peer-to-peer. We want to inform our customers that we take measures to protect them "

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Skype: Available the application for the Sony PS Vita too! [Video]

Skype continues to spread into new mobile devices, and after the recent release of the application for Windows Phone from tomorrow will be available for the portable game console Sony PS Vita.

PS Vita owners will find the application on the device PlayStation Store for free, and they can make voice calls over 3G or WiFi (supports both versions) and video calls using both cameras (front-back) of the device.




Moreover, interesting is the "background mode", which allows the user to make calls via Skype when open other applications or when playing a game (not supported by all), without interrupting his occupation.

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Skype for Windows Phone devices: Available the final release!

Almost two months have passed since the release of beta version of Skype for Windows Phone devices and Microsoft now has the final version of the Windows Phone Marketplace!


The final version includes some minor improvements over the beta, including the ability to search and add new contacts function, but still not possible to receive calls when they opened the application. According to company representative, the absence is due to the different functions of Skype and Windows Phone OS.




By the way, the user can call landline phones, faster, and generally have several glitches repaired.


Those who wish, you can download Skype 1.0 for Windows Phone here, while it is very likely that the application will be integrated into Windows Phone 8 October.

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Microsoft is preparing a web version for Skype

The first steps for making video calls directly from the web browser made ​​in cooperation with Skype - Facebook and then the operation Hangouts in Google +, and recently saw a demo of Mozilla to Mozilla Firefox.

Therefore, it seems perfectly reasonable goal of Microsoft to bring the ability to make video calls through their web browsers of any platform, which was manifested by posting a notice for:


".... Developers to help us bring Skype experience on to the Web."




Details of the format will get through to the Skype web browsers have been known, but will use HTML5 and JavaScript in order to be supported by all web browsers and all platforms.


We expect more information in the near future.

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CallNote: Freeware to automatically record conversations from Skype to Evernote [Video]

If you are used to record calls made ​​through Skype, then it can take a look at the free application CallNote Kanda Software, which automatically record your conversations (up to 8 people at once) and save the audio file to another very popular application  Evernote (provided you create an account).




The application CallNote available for Mac and Windows, with the following conditions:


Windows XP/Vista/7 - Skype 5.6
Mac OS X 10.6 - Skype 5.3
OS X Lion 10.7 - Skype 5.5

You can download it here.

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Skype 5.8 for Windows, with 1080p video call support!

Skype released the Skype 5.8 version for Windows and brings several new features, with major support video call on an analysis of 1080p (requires webcam Logitech C920), and ability to make voice or video call contacts with Facebook, even if they are not account Skype!


In addition, users can take advantage of the operation screen share, to share a picture or a window applications with up to 10 people simultaneously, but only for those who have an account with Skype Premium.


Finally, an interesting feature is that it automatically closes the microphone gamer, when you answer a call using Skype during the game, and has integrated toolbar and leading the search engine Bing.


You can download the free version of Skype 5.8 for Windows here.

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Soon integration of Skype on Windows Phone, Windows 8 and Xbox 360!

Several months have passed since Microsoft has completed the acquisition of Skype, but so far we have not seen the application is to be preinstalled on the operating system Windows Phone, although Joe Belfiore (executive of Microsoft) had promised for the autumn 2011.


This time, confirmation comes from the Vice President of Skype, Rock Osterloh, who said at CES 2012 that integration of Skype on Windows Phone will come very soon, and promised the same for Windows 8, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Lync .


The first rumors say that the integration of Skype will be eventually to Windows Phone Apollo, but so far appears remote circulation (Q4 2012) and perhaps we will hear in the upcoming MWC 2012.

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