The news that Microsoft has officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, draws a line under a transformative chapter in the story of internet-based communication. For over two decades, Skype was not just a tool but an emblem of real-time connection, helping to shrink distances for families...
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After more than two decades of shaping the way people connect online, Skype, once the undisputed king of internet calling and messaging, has reached its official end. On May 5, 2024, Microsoft permanently retired the app, signaling a decisive close to one of digital communication’s most...
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