Skype Technologies SA is introducing new features to its Internet telephony software, Skype, as part of its collaboration with Intel on the chip dual-core project from the world’s largest processor manufacturer.
The first new feature is likely to be “conference calling,” allowing more than 10 participants to join a meeting simultaneously. To utilize this feature, users must have Skype version 2.0, and their computers must be equipped with an Intel Pentium D, Pentium Extreme Edition, or Viiv chip; or laptops must have a Centrino Duo dual-core processor.
The conference calling feature will maximize the power and multitasking capabilities of Intel’s dual-core chip line.
Additionally, at the end of this year, Skype plans to introduce video calling based on dual-core chip technology.
Last year, eBay acquired Skype, a provider of various VOIP services such as computer-to-computer calls and calls from computers to traditional phone networks…
