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Skype

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Product Type: 
Device modifier
Manufacturer Name: 
Skype Communications S.a r.l.

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Product Description: 

Skype’s text, voice, and video enable users to share a story, celebrate a birthday, learn a language, hold a meeting, and work with colleagues. Use Skype on a phone, computer, or TV. It is available for mobile phones, desktops, tablets, web systems, Alexa, Kindle, and Xbox.

Main Features: 

  • Skype for Windows desktop (Windows 8 and above)
    • Narrator screen reader enables blind people to use a computer or other devices as its purpose is to read text on the screen aloud. Skype for Windows desktop and Skype for Windows 8 (and above) may also work well with third-party screen readers such as NVDA (free download) and JAWS.
    • High-contrast settings benefit low vision users and users with little or no color perception as it makes text easier to read.
    • Magnifier is a feature intended for low vision users as it enlarges the screen and makes text easier to read and images easier to see.
  • Skype for Windows desktop (Windows 7)
    • NVDA screen reader (free download) enables blind people to use a computer or other devices. Skype for Windows desktop running Windows 7 operating system may also work well with other third-party screen readers such as JAWS.
    • High-contrast settings benefit low vision users and users with little or no color perception.
    • Magnifier is intended for low vision users.
  • Skype for Mac
    • VoiceOver built-in screen reader enables blind people to use a computer or other devices.
    • Invert colors or increase/decrease contrast settings benefit low vision users and users with little or no color perception.
    • Zoom content is intended for low vision users.
  • Skype for iOS
    • VoiceOver built-in screen reader enables blind people to use mobile devices.
    • Invert colors or increase/decrease contrast settings benefit low vision users and users with little or no color perception.
    • Zoom content is intended for low vision users.
  • Skype for Android
    • TalkBack built-in screen reader enables blind people to use their mobile device.
    • Reverse colors is a platform setting that benefits low vision users and users with little or no color perception.
    • Zoom In/Zoom Out is intended for low vision users.
  • Skype for Amazon Kindle
    • Screen Reader powered by IVONA Text-to-Speech enables blind people to use an Amazon device.
    • Screen Magnifier is intended for low vision users.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Skype for Windows desktop system requirements:
    • Windows 10 Version 1507 or above.
    • Windows 8.1.
    • Windows 8.
    • Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit versions supported).
  • Skype for Mac system requirements: Skype on Mac requires Mac OS X 10.10 or higher.
  • Skype for Linux system requirements:
    • 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+
    • 64-bit Debian 8.0+
    • 64-bit OpenSUSE 13.3+
    • 64-bit Fedora Linux 24+
  • Skype for Android system requirements: Android OS 4.0.4 or higher.
  • Skype for iOS system requirements: Skype on iPhone and iPad requires iOS 10 or higher.
  • Skype for Web system requirements: Microsoft Edge and the latest versions of Chrome. Skype for Web is not supported on mobile phones or tablets. 

Options & Accessories: 

  • Available for mobile phone, desktop, tablet, web systems  Alexa, Kindle, and Xbox.

More Information: 

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