Microsoft pulls the plug on Skype: What’s really happening?
Microsoft has officially announced that Skype will be retired in May, marking the end of an era that defined online communication for nearly two decades. Instead of Skype, users are being directed to Microsoft Teams for their calls and chats. This change was revealed through a message in the latest Skype for Windows preview, which reads: “Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams.” It also mentions that “some of your friends have already moved to Teams free,” hinting that many of your contacts may have already made the switch. Skype, launched in 2003, was acquired by Microsoft in 2011. The company has tried to integrate Skype into various platforms over the years, such as Windows 10. However, the journey was rocky, with Skype’s integration into Windows 10 lasting only about nine months before it was changed again. Later, Microsoft shifted away from Win32 apps to UWP, but this move was also eventually reversed. Read More: Micro...