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After years of service, Microsoft has decided to stop supporting Skype. Users are encouraged to switch to the Teams platform, which offers a wider range of communication and collaboration features.
The decision is part of the company's strategy to consolidate its communication tools, XDA reports. The latest preview version of Skype for Windows has a message confirming that the service will be closed in May 2025.
Users are encouraged to use Teams for calls and chats, noting that many of their friends have already switched to this platform.
Skype history: from launch to acquisition by Microsoft
Skype was launched in 2003 and quickly became a popular video calling and messaging service. Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 and tried to integrate it into its products, but with mixed success.
In 2017, Microsoft launched Teams, a collaboration platform that gradually replaced Skype. The company actively promoted Teams by integrating it into Windows 11 and offering a free personal version.
After years of supporting Skype, Microsoft decided to focus on developing Teams. The closure of Skype is a logical step as the company strives to provide users with a unified and powerful communication platform.
Skype users are encouraged to download and install Teams to continue using the call and chat features. Microsoft offers a free version of Teams for personal use.
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