Skype this week released an update to its popular voice over IP programme for Windows, which adds a few ambitious new features. FULL STORY >

Skype has now officially become a division within the Redmond-based software behemoth Microsoft. FULL STORY >

Skype puts the Redmond cash injection to use once more, in acquiring mobile group messaging service GroupMe. FULL STORY >

Skype announced today the release of Skype 2.1 for Android, which adds compatibility with more smartphones. FULL STORY >

Gmail calling is opened up to the international market, and we find it offers a clear, easy experience. FULL STORY >

Facebook and Skype enters a partnership which sees face-to-face video calling being offered from within Facebook itself. FULL STORY >

Popular VoIP service Skype is now available for free video calling on an Android device near you. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up the successful bidder for Nortel's extensive patent portfolio is revealed, whilst the Android golden goose continues to lay royalty eggs for the Redmond software giant. FULL STORY >

Microsoft is reportedly making its largest acquisition in recent years, with the company planning to buy Skype for a whopping $8.5 billion. FULL STORY >

Nashua launches its new EasiVoice VoIP calling service, taking telephone conversations online. FULL STORY >

FNB announces the extension of its 25 cent FNB Connect offering until the 31st of March. FULL STORY >

IP voice- and video calling operator Skype announce that it has completed the purchase of mobile video software company Qik. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: South Africa to adopt the DVB-T2 digital television standard, whilst a leak of a trinity of new smartphones on the way from Canada's RIM hits the web. FULL STORY >

China cracks down on what it calls illegal VoIP companies, meaning Skype could soon join the list of websites excluded from the country. FULL STORY >

Skype for Symbian has been updated and now offers support for the latest iteration of the mobile OS. FULL STORY >