Skype beta shows off new Windows 10 Mobile features

If you’re running the preview build of Windows 10 Mobile, you can now catch a glimpse of how the new Skype is going to run. Microsoft plans to make Skype its go-to communication app on Windows 10 (think Google Hangouts for Android and iMessage for iOS). Skype will replace the default Windows 10 Mobile SMS app. It’ll make it easier for you to switch between SMS and Skype chat. A new Skype Video app will become your destination for video chats and standard Skype voice calls will be integrated into the built-in phone app.

There’s no word yet if Microsoft plans to release these beta apps to the public. And at the moment, the full Windows 10 app, those universal apps designed to run across all Windows 10 devices, isn’t available for download.

Source: Microsoft | Via: The Verge

Apple transforms facade of Bill Graham Auditorium in SF ahead of September 9 special event

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Apple is reportedly deploying a large number of workers, electricians, carpenters and security personnel to transform the Bill Graham Auditorium in downtown San Francisco, Ca, ahead of next Wednesday's Special Event.

There are already various Apple flags on top of flagpoles plus posters and a huge Special Event banner decorating the front of the auditorium. A little bit of history, Apple used the same venue to launch its Apple II computer 38 years ago. The Bill Graham Auditorium can seat 7,000 people.

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Samsung might be looking to join Android Wear’s push to be iOS compatible. According to a report from Digital Sky, spokespeople from Samsung confirmed that they were looking into the possibility of extending into iOS. The Tizen-powered Gear wearables used to only be compatible with Galaxy devices but with the Gear S2 Samsung’s opened up to the rest of Android. And it might also be the first device to be compatible with the iPhone, too.

Well, at least they are looking at the possibility. It’s not confirmed yet but if this happens, then the Apple Watch will be the only wearable that doesn’t support other platforms. What do you think? If Samsung makes the jump, would you consider getting a Gear S2?

Source: Digital Sky | Via: 9to5Mac