While Apple (AAPL 1.35%) has gained fame and fortune for selling simple, tightly integrated systems, Microsoft (MSFT -1.02%) is well known for prizing features inside over form. Those days may finally be over. This week, Mr. Softy unveiled a new version of Skype that integrates MSN Messenger for aggregated chats. It's a small but user-friendly step that, over time, could draw more consumers into its ecosystem. Find out more in the video below.
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Is Microsoft About to Beat Apple at Its Own Game?
By Tim Beyers
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Nov 9, 2012 at 5:02PM
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Mr. Softy moves to aggregate messaging inside Skype
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