by Skype shutdown..A breaking news from Microsoft is coming out that Skype will be permanently shut down on May 5, 2025, after a total of 22 years. Microsoft has made this decision and has requested all Skype users to connect their chats and contacts to Teams before the last date.
According to the current data, Skype has more than 36 million daily users. All these users have been given 10 weeks to make the right decision regarding their accounts. Additionally, users can download their Skype data using the built-in export tool.
What was Skype used for?
Skype is especially used for communication, such as voice calling, video calling over the internet, group chats, and screen sharing.
Reasons for Skype Shutdown
Focus to Microsoft Teams – Microsoft wants to unify its communication apps so that there is no option other than one app, allowing users to do everything through just one app. And as we know, Teams has become a very good sharing and communication app with no shortage of features, which is why Microsoft wants to prioritize Teams.
Declining User Numbers – As many apps have emerged in the market for communication and calling, like WhatsApp, Google Meet, and Zoom, there has been a significant decline in Skype’s user base due to this.
Changing Market Trends – And as technology advances, people’s needs are also increasing, and perhaps Skype wasn’t updated enough to meet all of them.
Cost-Cutting – Microsoft wants that instead of putting the same things on two different apps, it’s better to provide everything in one app, packed with all the features, and release it in the market.
Skype played a key role in the early days of internet communication, it couldn’t keep up with the changes in user needs and competition, leading to its phase-out in favor of Microsoft Teams.
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