Microsoft Retires Skype to Prioritize Teams

Microsoft is set to retire Skype on May 5, focusing on its Teams service instead. Skype, founded in 2003, disrupted the communication industry with its audio and video calls, but struggled to compete with newer rivals. The shift to Teams was accelerated during the pandemic, catering more to corporate users. Users can seamlessly transition to Teams for free, with chats and contacts migrating automatically. This move reflects a trend of big tech companies prioritizing newer communication tools over legacy services like Skype. Despite the decline in Skype’s user base, Teams continues to thrive with about 320 million monthly active users.