Blog l TU Me, the 'WhatsApp' Telefonica, closes a year after its release

Shortly experiment lasted IM Telefónica. TU Me, the application that was released just 16 months ago to deal with services like WhatsApp or Line, close on September 8. The company warns the news in their own web of service. "I regret to tell you that YOU stop working from Sunday September 8th. For peace of mind and security from that date all your messages, photos and data will be deleted permanently from our servers," says the message. The application allowed to send messages, pictures, location, and make free calls using 3G or WiFi connection, a service similar to Viber application. The problem is that the application has only a million downloads since its release, according to sources cited by the operator 'The Country', although he was available for multiple platforms including iOS, Android and BlackBerry.That figure is a far cry from the 300 million users of WhatsApp or Line 200 million. Telefónica has assured that "YOUR I 'is replaced by 'TU Go', a service that lets you send messages and call other phones using the mobile number via computer, tablet or phone. It is definitely a service more like Skype and WhatsApp which is already available in the UK for O2 customers, the European subsidiary of Telefónica.

Skype adds BlackBerry to its new mobile

The Canadian revealed that they plans to fill a major gap in its range of applications for their devices BlackBerry 10 with the addition of Skype. The announcement comes days after BlackBerry said its new Q10 smartphone with physical keyboard will be available in May at the EEEUU and Canada. It is the second device that has the new operating system the company, BB10. In this context, it is noteworthy that  the Z10 smartphone touch screen, was released to the U.S. market last month. Skype will be available on the Q10 from launch day. Users of touch screen mobile actual Z10 will have to wait a few more weeks to access the application, then an improvement in the operating system software, BlackBerry reported. One of the biggest criticisms of the new operating system was its lowest application platform compared to iOS systems from Apple and Google Android. Yet to provide other important apps, like Netflix and Instagram.

How to migrate from Messenger to Skype

The end of an era Microsoft says goodbye to its successful Windows Messenger. This April 8 was the date chosen by Microsoft to  Messenger  and  Skype  merge. The change will take place in the world, except in China that is still available. 

"Goodbyes are never easy and Messenger was a great companion of us all these years, but it's time to make way for Skype and its various features that allow us to communicate with our friends and family," said Microsoft.

Users must first  upgrade to the latest version of Skype for that, automatically, showing your Messenger contact list.

The company explained in  a guide  the p asos continue to migrate to Skype Messenger.

If this is your first time using Skype:

Get the latest version of Skype

Sign in with your Skype account Microsoft (your Messenger ID) 

Messenger contacts will be added to Skype.

If you already have Skype account:

Upgrade to the latest version of Skype.

Login to your account Microsoft. (Your Messenger ID) 

Merge your Skype account with your Microsoft account.

In Skype can access both Messenger contacts and those of Skype.

INTERNET | Anti anonymity Saudi Arabia threatens to establish more control online communications

Twitter and communications services like WhatsApp, Viber and Skype have become objective to control by the authorities in Saudi Arabia, a country with a tradition of tight control of information. Thus, the country could try to end anonymity of Twitter users by limiting access to the service only to those who register with their identification documents. Meanwhile, local press reported that the government had consulted Riad telecommunications companies could control how, or even block, Internet phone services such as Skype. "Some Internet applications do not meet the regulations," said the Saudi telecoms regulator in a statement carried by the official SPA news agency, which cited WhatsApp, Skype and Viber , exchange services that enable audio and video through Internet. Thus, the Commission on Information Technology and Communications (CITC) asked to find ways to "compliance" without specifying the nature of potential violations thereof. According to an industry source quoted by the AFP news agency, the country's leading mobile operators, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Mobily and Zain, have asked the CITC take action against services that, in his view, unfairly compete in the telecommunications, which is already happening in the neighboring United Arab Emirates, which blocked Skype to protect the commercial interests of its operators.

On Twitter, well identified

Twitter is very popular among Saudis and is a common forum for discussion on topics ranging from religion to politics, in a country where political discussion is considered as improper and sometimes illegal. Earlier this month, security spokesman of the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia described the social networks, especially Twitter, as a tool used by militants to stir social unrest . Meanwhile, the Grand Mufti , head cleric of Saudi Arabia, last week described the site users 'microblogging' as "clowns" who waste time with frivolous arguments and even harmful. The Internet service providers are legally required to block websites deemed pornographic content showing. One of the biggest investors in Twitter is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Saudi billionaire , nephew of King Abdullah, who also holds significant stakes in Citi Group, News Corp and Apple through Kingdom Holding Company group.

Skype can send video messages

Microsoft  confirmed that updating Skype Messenger to  begin on April 8 and will be a process that "it will take some weeks to complete." Skype, which allows voice and video calls free between users, and low-cost calls to traditional phones, now adds the ability to record short videos up to three minutes for a user who is disconnected. It is now available only in the U.S. and England and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, according to the website VentureBeat. Microsoft announced in November that its popular Windows Live Messenger chatwould be replaced by Skype. The firm said it would recall the popular chat every country in the world in the  first quarter of 2013 , with the exception of  China,  which is still available. Since the company explained that Skype currently offers service to 280 million people and expect the number to grow with this migration. Messenger users can enjoy instant messaging, video, and calls to landlines and mobiles, all from the same place. The program will have a broader support for all types of devices including iPad and Android tablets.