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Chrome OS and Linux s Can Now Make Voice Calls From Skype for Web

Chrome OS and Linux s Can Now Make Voice Calls From Skype for Web 2z4d24

By Shekhar Thakran | Updated: 14 July 2016 17:33 IST

Highlights

Chrome OS and Linux can now make voice calls through Skype's Web version
Video calling feature is not available as of now
Skype's Android app can be installed on selective Chrome OS devices

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It seems like Microsoft has finally chosen a more accommodative stance as the company seems to have allowed Chrome OS and Linux s to make audio calls by using Skype for Web. However, the company has not made any official statement regarding the update.

A simple procedure now allows you to make voice calls through Skype for Web. Earlier, only instant messaging was provided to Chrome OS s through Skype for Web. 2g3w4w

Even though the audio calls can now be made via Chromebooks, video call has not been provided to Skype for Web on Chrome OS as of now, according to a report by PCWorld.

It's worth pointing out that some Chromebook s have the option of using Skype's Android app, it will have very limited appeal as very few Chromebooks are getting for Android apps and Play Store.

Google Chromebook Pixel (2015 edition) are also expected to get the for running Android apps.

In May, Chromebooks outsold Apple's Mac machines for the first time in the US, so they seem to be getting a lot of traction in the market. Skype's latest move will be music to Chrome OS s.

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