I think we need to make a distinction between automated services and humans eavesdropping. My opinions are my own, but they are biased. Some changes through technology are unstoppable. It's time we stopped considering ourselves to be untouchable just because the law hasn't caught up yet, or because the majority of the people haven't figured out what the fuck we're doing. And such a backlash won't just hit Microsoft e.a., but our entire industry. Modern online services have circumvented such regulations, but that doesn't make what Microsoft, or Facebook, or Google are doing any more ethical or socially desirable.Īll of this casual disregard for basic ethics can't continue without a serious backlash. To eavesdrop on people's private communication was considered a disgusting practice that belonged in totalitarian regimes, and an unacceptable violation of people's rights. There is a reason why we had strict regulations (a dirty word on HN, I know) for "old fashioned" mail and telephone. ![]() The app is also available on iOS here and Windows here sans the new addition.People who defend this under the heading of "it's their service, don't use it if you don't like it", or "they're doing this for your convenience" completely miss the point. You can get the new Skype integration for GroupMe on Android from the Play Store here. They don’t need Skype and the host does not need an account. These recipients can chat with the host directly through their web browser. Instead, users create a link and send it to participants through email. Namely, it does not require a host to have an account or download an app. However, Microsoft argues Skype provides several advantages. Both Skype and Zoom has seen massive expansion during the coronavirus outbreak. Microsoft has recently been talking up the benefits of Meet Up over Zoom. The new tool for GroupMe build on Skype’s recent Meet Now feature. When the icon is selected, a link is placed in the chat that leads to the Skype call. ![]() There’s a Skype logo at the top of a GroupMe chat that allows users to start a video call in Skype. While this is not a full embrace of Skype, it makes the integration between the apps more efficient. Digital communication services have soared over the last month with hundreds of millions of people around the world confined indoors. At the moment, the update is limited to the Android flavor of the app but should make its way to iOS and Windows soon.Ĭlearly, Microsoft sees an ongoing purpose for GroupMe during the COVID-19 pandemic. With version 2.41.1.0 of the Windows 10 app, users can now schedule Skype calls, making it more useful. Despite this, the tool remains relatively popular in the United States. The app has received updates, but not anything significant in recent years. Since Microsoft bought Skype in 2011, the company’s efforts on GroupMe have reduced. Adding contacts to the app via phone or email brings up several chat options. If you are unfamiliar with GroupMe, it is a service that gives users tools to sort and manage contacts by creating groups. This is a surprise because GroupMe has been ignored by the company in recent years. Microsoft has decided to roll up an update for the tool. ![]() ![]() Who remembers Microsoft GroupMe? You, at the back? Well, the forgotten chat and messaging app has been given a breath of life.
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