If you receive a Skype call from someone else, tap the "Answer With Video" button to activate the camera immediately. To answer with audio only, tap the "Answer" button.

With self-isolation, lockdowns and quarantines now in place in many countries across the world, video-calling has become the main way for people to communicate and socialize. Which app should you use?

If you are running Mac OS X 10.8 Mavericks or later then the easiest way to record Skype audio and video calls is to use an app called Call Recorder for Skype.

Use your Skype account to send messages, join audio or video group conversations, and keep track of your contacts. Here's a quick guide on how to use Skype on your iPhone and its essential features.

If you are self-isolating at home, video-chatting can help you stay in touch with your friends and family. This guide will show you how to make a video call using a smartphone, or receive one ...