SMRTR TechMay 5, 2025Ars Technica

Microsoft officially shuts down Skype, redirects all app users to Teams

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Skype, once a video chat leader, declined after Microsoft's acquisition due to redesigns and competition, while Zoom thrived during the pandemic, leading Microsoft to replace Skype with Teams until regulatory issues arose.

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