While Apple (AAPL 0.29%) has gained fame and fortune for selling simple, tightly integrated systems, Microsoft (MSFT +1.29%) 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.
Is Microsoft About to Beat Apple at Its Own Game?
By Tim Beyers – Nov 9, 2012 at 5:02PM
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Mr. Softy moves to aggregate messaging inside Skype
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