Messenger migration to Skype: Process, Stakes and Opportunities for users

Following the release of Skype 6.0 for Mac and Windows , version which allows you to sign into Skype using a Microsoft account, Skype continues its transformation by embedding henceforth Messenger.

 

To adopt it, users just need to update to the latest version of Skype, sign in using a Microsoft account, and their Messenger contacts will be there.

As features, Messenger users can expect:

• Broader device support for all platforms, including iPad and Android tablets
• Instant messaging, video calling, and calling landlines and mobiles all in one place
• Sharing screens
• Video calling on mobile phones
• Video calling with Facebook friends
• Group video calling

Microsoft encourages you to download the latest version, sign in with your Microsoft account, and experience it for yourself.

Messenger will be retiring in all countries worldwide in the first quarter of 2013 (with the exception of mainland China where Messenger will continue to be available).