Microsoft's venerable Skype service on Tuesday launched Skype Qik — a new companion app aimed at the video-messaging and selfie crowd.
Qik lets you send short video messages to friends, family and other contacts in your address book. After downloading the app (for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone) you just register your phone number and you're on your way. You can message one-to-one or in groups.
The app is Skype's response to the dramatic consumer shift to all things mobile and to the onslaught of instant messaging platforms and tools.