Microsoft to Shut Down Skype Service, Report Says
New Delhi: Microsoft is reportedly preparing to shut down its Skype video conferencing platform, according to a recent report. The announcement, based on information from XDA, indicates that the service will no longer be available starting in May. This move marks the end of a journey that began in 2003 when Skype was first launched, and continued after Microsoft acquired the company in 2011.
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Throughout its lifespan, Microsoft has gradually reduced the features available on Skype, including the discontinuation of Windows Live Messenger. In 2015, Microsoft attempted to integrate Skype into Windows 10; however, this integration was ended after only nine months. In 2017, Microsoft launched Teams, which has since become a direct competitor to Skype, as well as Slack and other platforms used for internal communication.
Speculation about Skype’s eventual shutdown has been ongoing for years. The preview message suggests that Skype users will be prompted to shift to Microsoft Teams. The message reads, “Continue your calls and chats in Teams.” Users will also be informed that many of their contacts have already transitioned to Teams, based on their Windows-integrated contacts. This notification is expected to appear on Skype apps in the near future.
