Skype launches third party application directory service

Sina Science and technology news Beijing time of August 25, Skype has launched a new application directory service to help users gain access to a variety of third-party applications based on the Skype Application Interface (API) development. Currently, Skype's service site is very simple, but Skype has categorized consumer apps and enterprise applications by type, including phone records, video and desktop Sharing. In addition, Skype lists free and paid applications, best rated applications, and the latest applications for all types of lower and middle load rankings.　　Currently, Skype Records application Vodburner is the most downloaded application. For each app, Skype provides a detailed page that introduces users to more information about the application, including release dates, ratings and reviews, features, hardware requirements, and screenshots. If the user chooses to download the app, Skype will turn the user over to the developer landing page.　　Skype users can also search for applications based on options such as price, language, keywords, and operating systems. Vodburner, founder and CEO Jeremy Haige (Jeremy Hague), says it is a new service for Skype to allow users to rate and comment on applications, which will help developers benefit from the application.　　He also said Skype had not provided a good way to publish third-party applications. In addition, Skype will be extended to users at the client. In the latest version of Windows Skype, users can view the application directory directly. Skype used to be unfriendly to developers, and the introduction of this directory service is an important step in improving it. Industry insiders believe that Skype's launch of the service may be affected by Microsoft. Microsoft has previously announced a takeover of Skype. (Chu Yue)