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BREN
@ntlworld.ie

BREN

Anon

dial pad tone

can anyone tell me how to get dial pad tone to work when i make a call-this is a problem when i am being transferred to an extension-using xp home Thanks Bren

Gone Fishing
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[Info] Skype Support Network Update


»community.skype.com/
Snapped 2011-06-29 17:00:42
quote:
29th June 2011
Skype Support Network Update

Today, the Skype Community/Forums is taking the first step in a comprehensive overhaul that will see us breaking new ground to build our first integrated, multi-channel brand community. The former Community site will shift to a new platform, now called the Support Network, which is now available in Beta at community.skype.com.

Sign up for the Support Network today and join a conversation, ask a question to a Skype expert or help someone else in need. You'll be hearing more from us as we add new features and functionality to the Support Network over time.
...

More @ »blogs.skype.com/en/2011/ ··· ate.html


Support Network is now available in Beta @
»community.skype.com

NR041
@mindspring.com

NR041

Anon

Skype for Windows 5.5 Released

quote:
Skype for Windows 5.5: Deeper Facebook integration, improved video reliability and new emoticons

Say hello to Skype for Windows 5.5, production version.

Upgrade now and take advantage of these new features and improvements.

Skype to Facebook instant messaging
New and updated emoticons
New login experience
Improved call controls
Improved video calling reliability
Simplified installer flow
Avatar selection improved
Video snapshot capture improvements
Changed group conversations profile area
Plus several bug fixes

Please let us know what you think about this new version of Skype by discussing on our Support Network - and if you should see any strange behaviour on Skype please let us know by filing a report on our public issue tracker.

Detailed descriptions of the main improvements:

»blogs.skype.com/garage/windows/


Get Skype @ »www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype
NR041

NR041

Anon

Skype 5.5 for Windows hotfix

quote:
2nd August 2011
Skype 5.5 for Windows hotfix

Today we've released an updated to Windows (5.5.0.113) which includes:

Resolves Skype login issue for new installations that have UDP blocked on the network
Resolves video calling issue on some HP/Palm devices

We recommend that everyone upgrades to the newly released build...

Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· arage%29

Revcb
Orbis non sufficit
Mod
join:2001-07-05
Jackson, MI

Revcb

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[NEWS] Thursday Morning Links

»Thursday Morning Links [0] comments - posted on the home page

NR041
@mindspring.com

NR041

Anon

The Click & Call Advertising with Skype plug-in Released

quote:
Make one-click calls from the web
Download the Click & Call Advertising with Skype plug-in.

The Click & Call Advertising with Skype plug-in highlights Skype contacts and phone numbers on most websites. Simply click on the number to call it with Skype.

Note: this is currently available for Windows PCs only.

How it works
1.Download and install the plug-in.
2.Open your favorite browser.
3.Phone numbers and Skype contacts are highlighted wherever they appear on the web.
4.Click a highlighted number and Skype automatically launches and starts the call.
5.You’ll need Skype Credit or a subscription to call numbers highlighted in gray.
6.It’s free to call numbers highlighted in blue and labeled Free call.

Technical details
Works with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome.
PC running Windows® 2000, XP Vista or 7.


...

Download @ »www.skype.com/intl/en-us ··· andcall/

quote:
We have released Skype Click to Call R8 for Windows

Key updates for the newly released build, 5.6.0.8153, are:

• Support for Firefox 5 and Firefox 6 on Windows
• Minor improvements to Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox on PC

We recommend that everyone download the newly released build. If you encounter any issues we recommend you uninstall and then reinstall the newly released build.

Please let us know what you think about Skype Click to Call by visiting our Skype Support Network and leaving us your feedback.
Read more @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/windows/
NR041

NR041

Anon

Skype Version 5.5.0.114 Released

Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· k_t.html
NR041

NR041

Anon

Re: Skype Version 5.5.0.114 Released

quote:
Skype 5.5 for Windows Hotfix: video stability improvements
Today we have released a hotfix for Skype 5.5 for Windows.

With this hotfix we have addressed a video calling stability issue related to calls between Skype 5.5 for Windows and few older versions of Skype for Windows and Mac.

Please upgrade to this latest version of Skype.

Full release notes for 5.5.0.114 are:
...

Call Technical Info: 'Call' technical info showed frame-rate incorrectly at 60 instead of 30

Facebook: Sometimes Facebook contacts where shown with "?" when there was trouble with Facebook connectivity

Video: Sometimes the video froze while making a videocall to some older Skype versions on Windows or Mac.

Video: Sometimes Skype crashed while making a videocall to some older Skype versions on Windows or Mac.
...

Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· tes.html

Gone Fishing
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Using Skype from Your Home Phone Just Got Easier


»blogs.skype.com/en/asset ··· 0465.jpg
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»blogs.skype.com/en/asset ··· 0467.jpg
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quote:
Using Skype from Your Home Phone Just Got Easier

The FREETALKĀ® Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter for Skype and a New Skype-enabled Cordless Phone from GE Open up a New World of Calls from Your Home Phone

...
• The FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter for Skype...
...
• The GE Digital Cordless Expandable Telephone with Skype...
...
• Product Bundles for Your Skype-Enabled Home Phone Adapter...
...

Read more@ »blogs.skype.com/en/2011/ ··· one.html




Video: Introducing Skype on your Home Phone

»www.youtube.com/watch?v= ··· embedded



Related:
Skype launches home phone adapter
»www.neowin.net/news/skyp ··· -adapter
Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

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Skype 5.5.0.115 Hotfix: Automatic sign-in issue resolved

quote:
Skype 5.5 for Windows Hotfix: Automatic sign-in issue resolved

Today we have released a hotfix for Skype 5.5 for Windows.

In this hotfix we have resolved an issue with the automatic sign-in process, which occurred when Skype was starting up with the computer. On previous builds of Skype 5.5 for Windows the client did not start until a user actually signed-in manually.

Download the update now. Please let us know what you think about Skype by talking on our Support Network or reporting issues to our public issue tracker, see the guide for issue reporting.

Full release notes for 5.5.0.115 are:

Fixed Issues:
• Sign In: Automatic sign-in did not work
• Toolbars: Updated the bundled Google toolbar

...


Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· tes.html

chachazz
Premium Member
join:2003-12-14

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chachazz

Premium Member

Re: Skype 5.5.0.115 Hotfix: Automatic sign-in issue resolved

quote:
Automatic sign-in did not work
No little issue there.

Thanks

Sparrow
Crystal Sky
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Sachakhand

Sparrow to Gone Fishing

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to Gone Fishing
Does this also resolve the problem of Skype refusing to shut down manually from the desktop? Had to kill it in Task Manager as there was no other way of shutting it down.

StumpMan
Premium Member
join:2001-07-26
Clinton, NC

StumpMan

Premium Member

Skype on Blackberry

Just got a new Blackberry 9330. Went to the setup and added my home wifi connection, nice. Then went to Skype to download the mobile version. My model is supported but it says not available for you.

(Are you a Verizon customer?) Yes I am
(model supported) according to Skype it is

Any ideas why Skype is blocked on the Blackberry 9330?

Gone Fishing
Premium Member
join:2001-06-29

Gone Fishing

Premium Member

Skype 5.5.0.117 update: Support for Windows 8

quote:
Skype 5.5 for Windows update: Support for Windows 8
Today we have released an update to Skype 5.5 for Windows.

With this update we have introduced support for Microsoft Windows 8.

Upgrade Skype now.

We are always interested to hear your feedback on Skype, so please discuss your views on our Support Network and report issues on our public issue tracker, see the guide for issue reporting.

Full release notes for 5.5.0.117 are:

New features:
Introduced Microsoft Windows 8 support

...


Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· tes.html
Gone Fishing

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Gone Fishing

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Update: Skype 5.5.0.119

quote:
Skype 5.5 for Windows update - Fixed Skype Home popping up in compact mode

Today we released an update to Skype 5.5 for Windows.

This update fixes the issue of Skype Home popping up, when you start Skype in compact mode.

In addition we have also updated the Skype Click to Call feature, adding support for Firefox 7, improving Outlook Web Access and introducing an auto-update feature.

Download this new version of Skype 5.5 for Windows right now.

Full release notes for 5.5.0.119:

Updated Skype Click to Call browser plugins

Fixed Skype home popping up on compact mode

...

More @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· tes.html
Gone Fishing

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Gone Fishing

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Skype 5.6 for Windows with improved screen sharing

quote:
Skype 5.6 for Windows with improved screen sharing
...
The full release notes for Skype 5.6.0.105 are:

Changes: 'Share screens' improvements
New 'getting started' experience
Small changes to the call controls

...

More @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· tes.html


Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· tes.html
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Gone Fishing

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$8.5 billion Microsoft's acquisition of Skype approved by EU

quote:
Microsoft Statement on European Commission Decision to Approve Skype Acquisition
...
REDMOND, Wash. – Oct. 7, 2011 – The following is a statement by Brad Smith, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Microsoft Corporation, regarding the European Commission’s decision to approve Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype:

We’re pleased that the European Commission has approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype. This is an important milestone, as we’ve now received clearance from both the United States and the European Union. We look forward to completing soon the final steps needed to close the acquisition, bringing together the employees of Microsoft and Skype, and creating new opportunities for people to communicate and collaborate around the world.

...
More @ »www.microsoft.com/pressp ··· Releases
quote:
Weekend Reading: Oct. 7th Edition–European Commission Approves Skype Acquisition
...
»blogs.technet.com/b/micr ··· ail.aspx




Related:
»[Info] US Government Approves Microsoft Purchase of Skype
Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

Premium Member

Skype 5.6 for Windows updated

quote:
Skype 5.6 for Windows updated

Today we have released an updated version of Skype 5.6 for Windows.

Download the updated version now and let us know what you think about it on our Support Network, or if you see something odd happening please report it on our public issue tracker.

In this Skype release we have removed Google product offers from the Skype install flow.

We have also released the same update for Skype 5.5 for Windows.

Full release notes for 5.6.0.110 and 5.5.0.124 are:

Changes:

Removed Google product bundling
Added attribution of used third party software
...

Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· tes.html

cosi
@as13285.net

cosi

Anon

Problems giving Skype feedback

I am not sure what is going on with skype but every time I am signed in and want to send them some feed back as soon as I click the submit button I get a message from them saying I am not connected to the internet.
Has anyone else experienced that ?

lilhurricane
Crunchin' For Cures
Numquam oblita
join:2003-01-11
Purple Zone

lilhurricane

Numquam oblita

Re: Problems giving Skype feedback

You aren't alone:

»community.skype.com/t5/W ··· p/145742

linx
@comcast.net

linx

Anon

Skype replacement

i have a problem on skype. it is not very loud. can you fix it?
91862239 (banned)
join:2011-10-15
Brownsville, TX

91862239 (banned)

Member

Re: Skype replacement

turb up the volume ? you could try yahoo messnger it has a phone thingy to

Gone Fishing
Premium Member
join:2001-06-29

Gone Fishing

Premium Member

Skype 5.7 beta for Windows

quote:
Skype 5.7 beta for Windows with Group screen sharing and video calls to Facebook

Today we have released Skype 5.7 beta for Windows.

We are excited to introduce several new features for both home and business users.

The new features of the Skype 5.7 beta for Windows are:
Group screen sharing
Video calls to Facebook users
Push to Talk
Facebook contacts logic updates
Lot of bug fixes

You can download this new version from here and help us to improve Skype by giving your feedback. Please post your comments and suggestions on our Support Network and in case you see the odd bug then please report it to us on our public issue tracker, so that we can make the next release an even better one.

In addition if you would like to have just a short IM with us then please join our special Skype 5.7 beta for Windows public chat.

More about the features:
»blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· ith.html


Download @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· ith.html
Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

Premium Member

Call for Beta testers - Skype Click to Call for Mac


»blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· shot.png
Snapped 2011-12-16 15:12:24
quote:
16th December 2011

Call for Beta testers - Skype Click to Call for Mac
We're in the process of developing Skype Click to Call functionality for Mac. This will enable Mac users to make calls with Skype directly from their browser. It's free to call numbers with blue buttons - you'll be given Skype Credit to call all other numbers.

We have reached a point where we would like to share Skype Click to Call with select participants to get early feedback.

As this is a closed beta, we will be asking all selected participants to sign a non-disclosure agreement with Skype.

We will also be offering active participants free Skype credit, and a memorable gift for taking part. In addition, a larger gift will be awarded to the top contributor.

To be part of the Skype Click to Call closed beta testing please fill out the following survey:

»www.surveymonkey.com/s/BHJT86R

We will be contacting selected participants via email over the next few days


More @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· ype.html

kulfi
@mobily.com.sa

kulfi

Anon

Video chat

i have samsung Galaxy Y Pro Young GT-B5510 Mobile how can i Video chat on this Please help.
thanks

Gone Fishing
Premium Member
join:2001-06-29

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Skype 5.7 BETA update for Windows: improved Facebook calling

quote:
12th January 2012

Skype 5.7 Beta update for Windows - improved Facebook calling

Today we have release a update to the Skype 5.7 beta for Windows.

With this update we have fixed a set of issues, mainly around Facebook calling, what we have been seeing in the original beta version and what the users have been reporting to us.

We would like to thank everyone who has left the feedback to us on the Skype 5.7 Beta for Windows so far, especially the people who participated on our group chat.

Start downloading the updated version now and please let us know what you think about. Leave us feedback by visiting our Support Network or by reporting issues on our public issue tracker.

Full release notes for the newly released build 5.7.0.137 are @
»blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· ndo.html
...




Download Skype BETA 5.7.0.137 @
»blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· ndo.html
Gone Fishing

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Microsoft: Skype for Windows Phone coming "soon"

Skype at CES 2012: »www.youtube.com/watch?fe ··· Gb11XVG8
quote:
Microsoft: Skype for Windows Phone coming "soon"

Microsoft bought Skype back in October for $12.5 billion but since then there hasn't been much in the way of new software and hardware products that represent a true collaboration between Skype and Microsoft products. In a video interview conducted by Microsoft at CES 2012, Skype's vice president of products Rick Osterloh said that collaboration is still in the works.

Perhaps the biggest question for Skype fans concerns when a Skype client will be released for Windows Phone devices. In the interview, Osterloh said that Skype is working on a Windows Phone version but declined to give out a date, saying only it would be "coming out soon." He also stated that Skype is working to bring its software to other Microsoft properties, including the Xbox 360 and, of course, Windows 8.

Microsoft announced during the CES 2012 keynote address that Skype now has over 200 million monthly users. Those users have been talking on the phone via Skype for a total of 300 billion minutes in 2011, increasing to over 1 billion per day. Skype also recently announced that Skype-to-Skype calls amounted to almost 25 percent of the total number of international telephone minutes made in 2011.

...

More @ »www.neowin.net/news/micr ··· ing-soon


Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

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Re: Microsoft: Skype for Windows Phone coming "soon"


»www.siliconrepublic.com/ ··· a900.jpg
Snapped 2012-01-17 00:20:28
quote:
Will operators be happy about Skype coming to Windows Phone?
16.01.2012
...

So Skype is coming to Windows Phone. That’s the buzz at the moment, but wasn’t that inevitable? I mean seriously, it’s already available on iPhones, iPads, Android and Symbian devices, so it’s about time, right?

No one who uses Skype doubts how good it is as a communications tool. It's very impressive and easy to use - and the miracle is free video-to-video calls with friends anywhere in the world. Heck, Skype is now an integral feature of Facebook
...
More @ »www.siliconrepublic.com/ ··· ppy-abo?



DSLR: »Monday Evening Links [14] comments - Skype coming to Windows phones - how happy will operators be about that?
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Skype BETA for Windows Phone with free video calling 0.2.0.0

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Snapped 2012-02-27 03:18:37
quote:
27th February 2012
Skype Beta for Windows Phone with free video calling

We are pleased to announce the availability of Skype Beta for Windows Phone. Click this link directly from your Windows Phone to get started or check out the Marketplace from your computer.

Remember, this is a Beta, so not all features will be working properly. For the latest information and to leave feedback, please visit our Support Network.

Skype for Windows Phone supports the basic set of Skype features, like video calling and IM. You can read more about the app in general from our Big Blog post.

Skype Beta for Windows Phone includes the following features:

Sype to Skype audio calling
Skype to Skype video calling
Calling landlines and mobiles
One-to-one and group instant Messaging
Profile and account views
Mood message and profile picture updates from your buddies
Metro user interface

We have tested and certified the following devices for the best performance of Skype for Windows Phone:

Nokia Lumia 710
Nokia Lumia 800
HTC Titan
HTC Radar
Samsung Focus S
Samsung Focus Flash

Skype 0.2.0.0 Beta for Windows Phone has currently a few not implemented features and known issues. Most notably Skype is currently only in English, though we plan to expand the number of languages in the production release. Skype for Windows Phone does not run in the background, thus you will not be able to receive incoming calls and chats if Skype is not in foreground. Please study the list before using the application:
...

More @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· e_w.html


Download Version: 0.2.0.0 @ »www.windowsphone.com/en- ··· f4360a51




Skype for Windows Phone Beta app VIDEO:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v= ··· MjO1we_0





27th February 2012
Skype Beta for Windows Phone with free video calling
@ »www.microsoft.com/pressp ··· ess.mspx

Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

Premium Member

Re: Microsoft: Skype for Windows Phone coming "soon"


Windows Phone Blog
quote:
Tips for using the new Skype Beta app
Feb 28 2012 | by Michael Stroh

Our friends at Skype have just posted a short tip sheet for the new beta (test) version of their free Skype for Windows Phone app. Check it out on their blog. And if you haven’t snagged the beta yet, download it now from the Windows Phone Marketplace. (It’s already got nearly 200 ratings and 4.5 stars!)

I spent Monday skyping some friends on this thing and was having fun. But as Skype’s Raul Liive pointed out yesterday on their Garage blog (such a cool name), it’s important to remember that it’s still a pre-release version of the app—so not all planned features have been wired up yet. For the time being, it’s also available only in English.

Still, I think they’re off to an exciting start. Want to tell Skype what you think of the beta, or ask a question about it? Visit their Support Network.

Tags: Windows phone, Marketplace, app, tips, Windows Phone 7.5, tip, Skype, Skype Beta for Windows Phone
...

More @ »windowsteamblog.com/wind ··· app.aspx


The Big Blog
Everything new at Skype’s HQ
quote:
28th February 2012 | by Heather LeRoy
I am the Product Manager for Skype for iPhone and Skype for iPad.


Make sure you get the most out of the Skype for Windows Phone Beta app!

Thanks to everyone for the warm reception you gave the new Skype for Windows Phone Beta app*. Since it first became available yesterday, many of you have downloaded it to test and have shared your first impressions with us.

We wanted to take this opportunity to share a few tips to ensure you get the best performance from the new app. First, check the certified devices list to make sure your Windows Phone is supported. Below are a few tips and tricks to enjoy the best experience when connecting with your friends, family and colleagues:

• Pin Skype to start: make Skype quick and easy to launch. From the Windows Phone start screen, swipe to the application list, locate Skype, and press and hold. Select pin to start.

• Windows Phone Metro User Interface: delivers a clean and consistent experience on all Windows Phone 7.5 devices, making it simple and easy to navigate through the applications and get to the Skype tile to get started.

• Contacts: once logged into Skype, you will notice that you can quickly find your contacts. Just tap a letter to bring up the jump list and select the contact you want to connect with. If you want more information about the contact, just swipe to the side of the panorama display to see the contact's full profile page.

• Make free audio and video calls** to your Skype contacts over 3G and 4G or WiFi***. Please make sure, when video calling, to use the landscape mode so you can fully enjoy the quality and full screen display.

• Remember you can send and receive instant messages during a call, so you won't miss any messages while talking. Messages will pop up directly and you can answer them by swiping to the next screen. Returning to the initial screen is as easy as swiping back again.

• Start a group chat: In addition to sending instant messages to a single person, you can also set up chats for a group of people. This can be very useful to share ideas with a group of co-workers while on the go, or to chat about the last party you went to with your friends. From the app bar on the recent messages list, press the + and start adding contacts.

• All the Skype emoticons you know and love can be found in Skype for Windows Phone Beta. Use them to liven up your messages and chats.

• Keep your profile updated: share more information on what you are doing, where you are and how you feel by changing your profile picture and mood message directly from the app. You can also check all your relevant Skype account information on the Profile tab.

• Finally, make affordable calls to landlines and mobiles to those contacts that are not on Skype using Skype Credit. Simply select the dialpad from the main app bar.

The Skype for Windows Phone Beta marks the beginning of a new experience that will improve in the future. Your feedback is critical for us to continue our development work to make sure you can experience all the Skype potential on your Windows Phone.

If you haven't yet tried the Skype for Windows Phone Beta we encourage you to download it by clicking here directly from your Windows Phone or PC.

Follow us on Twitter @Skype and look for #SkypeMWC12 hashtag for more information on the Skype for Windows Phone Beta.

...
More @ »blogs.skype.com/en/2012/ ··· out.html

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Skype for Windows Phone Gold version 1.0.0.62

quote:
22nd April 2012
Skype for Windows Phone - Gold Version


We have just released Skype for Windows Phone - Gold Version.

Get it now from the Windows Phone Marketplace.

We would like to thank everyone who has used the initial beta version and shared feedback with us. Continue giving us your feedback through our Support Network.

The newly updated Skype for Windows Phone Gold version 1.0.0.62 includes the following new features and improvements: Portrait mode video calling
Support in 18 languages
Add new contacts (Skype and phone contacts)
Support for participating on audio conference calls
Call-in-progress notification
Ability to mark all messages as read
Block/unblock/view blocked contacts
In addition, we have fixed a number of issues reported on the beta version:

More @ »blogs.skype.com/garage/2 ··· old.html


Download @ »www.windowsphone.com/en- ··· f4360a51
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