Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype (RIP). Even if you haven't used the app in years, it's possible Skype was your introduction into modern video chats. The app made it easy to call friends ...

With the rise of remote work and virtual learning, understanding the bandwidth requirements for video calling has become crucial for ensuring smooth and uninterrupted communication. Here’s a detailed ...

Signal, a privacy-focused messaging app, turns up the heat on its competitors with new video call features, such as a raise hand button, emoji reactions, dedicated calls tab, and more. The move should ...

Duolingo has announced the expansion of its Video Call feature to Android devices, allowing users to practice language skills through realistic AI conversations with the character Lily. This feature, ...

Messenger (Facebook Messenger, that is) is getting some new features. Meta announced a number of changes to the app in a Wednesday blog post, all having to do with video and audio calls. Three of ...

Messenger is one of Meta’s earliest services. It started as the native messaging platform for the social media network Facebook, later splitting off into a separate app. Meta has added multiple ...

Discord is adding end-to-end encryption to its voice and video calls, making it the latest chat app to add an improved layer of privacy to whatever you’re talking about with friends. The encryption ...

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