Skype for Web beta launches worldwide, no calling support for Chromebooks yet

Microsoft started testing its Skype for Web beta more broadly in the US and UK earlier this month, and now the company is opening it up to the world. It’s a basic version of Skype that will be primarily used for instant messaging with the service in browsers. If you want to make video or audio calls then you’ll need to download a plug-in or extension depending on what operating system and browser you’re using. As Skype for Web is still in beta, not all browsers are fully supported yet for video and audio calling.

Microsoft notes that there’s now limited Chromebook support, thanks to instant messaging working on the web version in Chrome OS. You won’t be able to make video or audio calls through Skype for Web on a Chromebook just yet,...

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