Microsoft has recently rolled out its preview version of Skype for Outlook.com, allowing you to make Skype calls directly from the website. For those who aren't familiar, Outlook is Microsoft's Metro-inspired free email service that was launched last year. If you already have an Outlook account, all you need to do is download a plugin for your favorite browser (works with Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox) then connect your Skype account to Outlook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meT0MN_wh0A The Skype for Outlook.com preview is currently being rolled out in Europe and in the United States. Microsoft has confirmed that it will shut down its Outlook Lite app for Android in the coming weeks, with full service ending on May 25, 2026. For those still using Outlook Lite, an upgrade option within the app will redirect users to download Outlook Mobile from the Play Store. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft outs Skype for Outlook.com" and "Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite app on Android".
Microsoft has recently rolled out its preview version of Skype for Outlook.com, allowing you to make Skype calls directly from the website. For those who aren't familiar, Outlook is Microsoft's Metro-inspired free email service that was launched last year.
If you already have an Outlook account, all you need to do is download a plugin for your favorite browser (works with Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox) then connect your Skype account to Outlook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meT0MN_wh0A The Skype for Outlook.com preview is currently being rolled out in Europe and in the United States. Microsoft has confirmed that it will shut down its Outlook Lite app for Android in the coming weeks, with full service ending on May 25, 2026.
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