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One in every four Skype calls involves video. Keeping it in mind, Skype gave utmost importance on high quality video service in its Skype 3.6 for windows version, which is officially launched by the global VoIP giant. The latest P2P version is now available for free download. Check it out.

The high quality video service includes VGA-quality video calls, image description and clarity. Skype has joined hands with Logitech to provide these features to its members for video conferencing sessions.

The Skypers don’t require to purchase or install any video-conferencing equipment other than a 2.0-GHz dual-core processor, a gigabyte of RAM, 384 Kbits/s Internet bandwidth and Logitech webcams such as the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000, QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, and the QuickCam Orbit AF.
The above three webcams feature a 2.0 Mpixel sensor, an integrated mic, Logitech LightRight 2 technology and an integrated autofocus.

The Logitech QuickCam software version 11.5 is a free downloadable application, while the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 and Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks webcams are available for $99.99. The price of Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF is $129.99.

Skype 3.6 for Windows supports 28 languages.

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Starting in November, MySpace’s 110 million active users will use Skype-enabled MySpace’s instant messaging client, MySpaceIM for free calling. This is the first time that Skype has allowed its technology to be integrated with a 3rd-party application.

MySpace users with a Skype account will be able to call members with a single click. Standard PC-to-PC phone calls will be free but users will have to pay for ‘premium’ options like their own personal phone number, voice mail, call forwarding, and the ability to make calls from a computer to land lines or cell phones. In addition, the integration of MySpace and Skype will allow MySpace users to transfer information, such as portraits, from their profiles to their Skype accounts. Users who have set their MySpace profile in ‘private’ will not receive any Skype call from someone who is not on their friend list.

After completing five months of testing, Skype has now officially announced the launch of its latest Linux version i.e. Linux 1.4. The most important feature of Linux 1.4 is better sound quality, which was missing in the early version.

The VoIP startup has also patched up other bugs found in Linux 1.3.

Perhaps, Skype is the only VoIP application, which is fully compatible to Mac, Windows and Linux operating system. Of course, it is not so prompt in updating the Linux version in comparison to other operating systems.

Skype 1.4 for Linux is now available for eight distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora 6 and 7, Debian, and MEPIS. System requirements include 256MB RAM, 20MB free disk space, 400MHz processor, Qt 4.2.1, and D-Bus 1.0.0.

Verizon and Samsung have come up with a latest Gleam clamshell handset, which creates special identity in the competitive market due to its elegant design and host of functional features.

Vonage has ended patent battle with AT&T and agreed to pay $39 million over five years as part of the settlement. It is the third major settlement by Vonage. The first two settlements were with Sprint Nextel and Verizon.

The American telecom giant, AT&T had sued Vonage last month in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Wisconsin claiming illegal use of their wide-area packet technology system by the VoIP pioneer.

Come Christmas, you will enjoy Skype services from your Skype-made mobile phones. Yes, I am talking about the latest handheld device, which eBay is developing in collaboration with Hutchison Whampoa acquired mobile operator 3.

It is classy example to prove what VoIP can do for social networking and online dating activities. WooMe, which goes by the tag line ‘meet 5 people in 5 minutes‘, has harnessed the power of VoIP technology to provide its members an effective means of communication.

At the very outset, WooMe is a unique dating site where users can crate their own sessions based on their interests. The sessions are aimed at providing live audio-video interactions to the users where they can share their varied experiences on different interesting topics.

The unique feature of WooMe is that it does not ask users to reply a number of questions or insist them to compile lengthy application form for registration. There is also no need to download any special software to run the application. It is simple and free.

At WooMe, you can develop personal relationship. For instance, you like a person after talking to him/her. You can get the contact detail of that particular person by paying just $1. However, the person must also interest in developing relationship with you.

Any way, it’s the cheap way to get your loved ones. All I can say the blending of VoIP in social networking can definitely make a difference.

Niklas Zennstrom today stepped down from the position of Skype CEO. He will be now the non-executive chairman of Skype’s board. It has been officially announced by Skype-owner eBay.

Finally, everyone’s favorite P2P TV application is coming into version 1.0. Although it is still in a Beta 1.0 version but it has lot of improvements in it. Joost has updated its service by releasing a beta 1.0 version of the P2P software, which brings a new ’spoon’ UI with it.

In a major breakthrough which could stop growth of illegal VoIP business in the country, the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has seized the illegal VoIP equipment of Tk 5 crore of KDS Group, one of the leading MNCs in the country. It is the biggest capture of illegal VoIP equipment in recent months.