Skype (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, web) Every app is free and cross-platform, meaning iOS and Android at least, with many supporting Macs and Windows machines as well. The focus here is on ease of use and features that make it attractive to ordinary people. This list is for individuals looking for a free solution to easily connect with others, not for small businesses or enterprises. But which of the two-dozen apps out there should you and your (perhaps not as tech-savvy) friends and family use? Here are our recommendations, whether it’s for a coffee meeting, a family get-together or a late-night gaming hangout. The vicissitudes of social distancing have taken many people by surprise, making video calls a new necessity for distant socializing.
