Friday, July 8, 2011

Facebook confirms video chat, partnership with Skype

Facebook confirms video chat, partnership with Skype


Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during a news conference at Facebook headquarters July 6, 2011 in Palo Alto, California. Zuckerberg announced new features that are coming to Facebook including video chat and a group chat feature.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during a news conference at Facebook headquarters July 6, 2011 in Palo Alto, California. Zuckerberg announced new features that are coming to Facebook including video chat and a group chat feature.

Photograph by: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Facebook will integrate Skype video chat into its social networking service, striking a deal to cement its role as a hub for communications.

The agreement, announced by Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg at the company's Palo Alto, Calif. headquarters on Wednesday, deepens its co-operation with Microsoft Corp., which is in the process of acquiring Skype for $8.5 billion.


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