Skype For Web Beta Revealed

Skype does seem to be the next best thing since sliced bread, as it has done its fair bit to help break down the barriers of communication across continents using the Internet, and has already been one of the pioneers where real-time voice and video communication are concerned. Well, Skype has made its way across a variety of devices after computers – namely smartphones, TVs, and heck, even on game consoles! Handling more than 2 billion minutes daily in terms of voice and video calls, it seems that the innovative spirit of Skype is far from being quenched, thanks to the release of Skype for Web (Beta) that allows you to enjoy Skype on a browser.

This is definitely reminiscent of ICQ for Web, if you can still remember this particular instant messaging program. Skype for Web would make life quicker and easier for you to hook up with friends, family and colleagues, for free, too, straight from Skype.com. This is ideal for those who would prefer to rely on a browser rather than actually having to go through the nuances of downloading Skype and perform the installation process – which can be a mild irritant on a Skype-less PC.

Skype for Web does not need a prior app download, where all you need to do to get started is to sign in to Skype for Web on Skype.com, and you’re good to go. Compatible browsers include Internet Explorer, Chrome on Windows, Firefox and Safari. [Press Release]

Edwin Kee
Categories: Computers
Tags: Microsoft, Skype