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 ...

We are becoming less and less dependent on mobile networks. You can get a data signal almost everywhere that you can get a mobile signal and most of us are around WiFi most of the time anyway.

Making phone calls without incurring traditional phone charges has become increasingly popular, thanks to the rise of free calling apps that utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.

Google Contacts could soon make it easier to initiate video calls. You’ll soon be able to set a default app for video calls, namely for Connected Apps such as WhatsApp. When Connected Apps are not ...

WhatsApp is developing voice and video calling features for group chats on its web app platform.

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