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Microsoft has announced the permanent shutdown of Skype, shifting its focus to Teams, its business-focused communication platform.

Microsoft is ending Skype, the once-dominant free video calling service, encouraging users to switch to Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft is discontinuing its Skype video-calling service in May, after it was acquired for $8.5 billion in 2011. The tech giant will integrate its services into Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft is ending support for Skype on May 5, 2025. Users can transfer their data, including photos and conversation history, to a free version of Microsoft Teams.

A look at this week’s top tech news stories, including Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa, Microsoft’s plan to retire Skype, job cuts at Google, and Apple’s significant investment in the US.

Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the online voice and video call service that revolutionized internet communication.

Microsoft is retiring Skype, the online voice and video call service it acquired in 2011. Users will be directed to Microsoft Teams for continued service.

Microsoft is discontinuing Skype, the once-dominant video-calling platform, after 21 years of service, shifting users toward its Teams application.

An exploration of the Seattle tech landscape, examining Google’s departure from Fremont, the sunset of Skype, and Microsoft’s foray into quantum computing.

Microsoft announced that it will be shutting down its Skype video calling platform, acquired nearly 14 years ago, to focus on Microsoft Teams.