Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype in Favor of a Free Version of Teams

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Microsoft shutting down Skype in May
Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, the platform once popular for making calls and messaging, and redirecting users to Teams, the tech giant announced Friday. The application will close down ...The Hill - 5h -
Microsoft to shut down video-calling pioneer Skype
Tech giant to retire service it acquired for $8.5bn after being overtaken by upstarts such as WhatsApp, Telegram and ZoomFinancial Times - 5h -
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades
Internet calling service that disrupted landline industry to close in May as tech giant says it will focus on Teams. Skype will ring for the last time on 5 May as owner Microsoft retires the ...The Guardian - 5h -
After 21 Years, Microsoft Is Shutting Down Skype. It’s Truly the End of an Era
Skype never really made sense in a world where Microsoft wants everyone to use Teams.Inc. - 2h -
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals
Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.CNBC - 6h -
Skype’s Final Call Set for May as Microsoft Prioritizes Teams
RIP, Skype. Microsoft is shutting down the service that it paid $8.5 billion for in 2011.Inc. - 5h -
Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.BBC News - 3h -
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