Facebook adds Skype-backed video chat

Facebook has announced it will add Skype-based video chat to its service, a move that should help the company rival Google's newly launched Google+ hangouts.

The social networking behemoth has 750 million users while Skype has slightly over 200 million. The VoIP company is expected to see a large boost in users over the coming months thanks to the partnership.

Skype will also help keep Facebook users engaged, as well as give them a reason to come back and check each day.

While free, the service is limited to two-person Skype-Skype chats. Google's Hangouts allows for up to 10 people in a video chat.

Eventually Skype will introduce a pay service where users can use Facebook/Skype to call mobile/landline phones.

Microsoft recently purchased Skype for $8.5 billion and Microsoft has a 1.6 percent share of Facebook's private shares, valued at an estimated $1.2 billion.

(Pic via Reuters)

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 6 Jul 2011 22:31

lamain

Seems Like a odd thing to get excited about.

7.7.2011 00:48 #1

ThePastor

Didn't yahoo and MSN and GTalk do this years ago?

Unfortunately for them, all Blu-ray protections have been broken and BD rips can be found around the Internet, usually before the retail even hits shelves.

7.7.2011 19:47 #2

s_c47

Hmmm, didn't MS just buy Skype? And now they're partnering up with FB?

*raises eyebrow*

Someone told me once that theres a right and wrong, and that punishment would come to those
who dare to cross the line.
But it must not be true for jerk-offs like you.
Maybe it takes longer to catch a total a__hole.

8.7.2011 19:52 #3

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