Skype users have been always feeling gleeful to use the one-to-one video call feature in Skype and it has consistently been free till to minute. And now, the recently updated news by Skype must be an additional tip top to its users.
Microsoft-owned communications platform, Skype, had given its consent to allow its users to access one of its attribute which was formerly obtainable for only paid premium users. This feature was instituted in 2010 and costs about $4.99 for a day pass or $8.99 per month. Lately, the communications bureau announced that the users can now make group video calls for gratis on Windows desktop, Mac and Xbox One.
Skype blog stated that, " We are proud that we have created opportunities for people to communicate freely and easily, no matter where they are; from keeping in touch with remote family members or calling home when traveling to chatting daily with your close circles of friends. For the last few years, we have offered group video calling to Premium users on Windows desktop and Mac and more recently Xbox One. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re making group video calling free – for all users on these platforms. The future team enabling group video calling for all our users across more platforms at no cost."
It is believed that Windows Metro, Windows Phone, Android and iOS will reinforce this communication platform in future. So what are you people still waiting for. Mac users, you are just some steps away. Speed it up now to the Skype website to download Skype and enjoy the free group video calls. After all, you just need Mac OS X Snow Leopard and above, a webcam and a microphone to enjoy your video call today.
Watch the video below for a quick review on group video calling on Windows.
