Few pieces of technology have left as profound a mark on digital communication as Skype, the pioneering VoIP platform that once redefined how we connect across continents. With Microsoft’s shifting priorities, Skype’s recent phase-out feels less like a dramatic finale and more like the closing...
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The sun has finally set on one of the internet’s most iconic communication platforms: Skype. Once the undisputed king of VoIP communications, Skype’s journey from revolutionary disruptor to obsolescence is now complete, with Microsoft officially ending the service for consumers on May 5th, 2025...
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In what some might consider a long-overdue decision, Microsoft appears to be preparing to shut down Skype, echoing trends in the communication software market as rival platforms like Discord and Microsoft Teams gain traction. This news comes from deep within the software's...
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