Microsoft Announces End Date for Skype After 14 Years of Service
The time for Skype, one of the most popular video calling and messaging applications, is coming to an end. Microsoft, which has owned the service since 2011, announced that it will discontinue support for Skype in May 2024, thereby bringing a close to its 14-year presence in the market. While Skype once revolutionized the way users communicated over the internet, it has gradually lost popularity to more modern applications such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, and others.
Microsoft explained its decision by stating that it aims to improve user interaction and focus on other products that better meet current user demands. Additionally, in order to include stronger security features and integration, the company needs to reinvest its resources. With the end of Skype, users will be able to transition to Microsoft Teams as an alternative, which will provide more advanced communication and collaboration tools suitable for both business and personal use.
As Skype gradually lost relevance, Microsoft faced criticism for inadequate support and updates for the application. A transitional period is expected to begin early in 2024, during which users will be gradually notified about the service's discontinuation and provided with instructions for migrating to other platforms. This decision reflects a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies must adapt to the fast-changing demands of users and technological innovations.
Despite the unfortunate news for many loyal Skype users, Microsoft assures customers that their data and information will remain secure, and users will have the opportunity to export their contacts and messages during the transition period.
