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Less than two decades ago, the dial tone of digital transformation echoed through nearly every home and workplace as Skype made video calling mainstream—enabling spontaneous connections across continents, workrooms, and living rooms alike. What started as a peer-to-peer technological marvel...

After more than two decades shaping the way people communicate online, Microsoft has officially retired Skype. On May 5th, 2025, the company marked the end of an era, ceasing support and active development for the pioneering VoIP platform that once transformed both casual and professional...

On May 5, 2025, Microsoft officially retired Skype, marking the end of a pioneering era in digital communication. Launched in 2003, Skype revolutionized voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) services, enabling users worldwide to make free voice and video calls over the internet. Microsoft's...

The software world is often described as fast-moving, but few technologies exemplify both meteoric rise and gradual fading into obsolescence quite like Skype. Once hailed as the trailblazer of internet-based communications, Skype’s upcoming retirement marks not just the closing of a chapter for...

For over two decades, Skype stood as a trailblazer in the evolution of digital communication, acting as both a symbol of early internet innovation and an enduring pillar of global connectivity. Microsoft’s official announcement that Skype will be retired in May 2025 marks not just the end of an...

Few pieces of software evoke the early days of internet communication quite like Skype. For over two decades, the familiar blue logo and its distinctive ringtone symbolized a new era of cheap, global digital calling. But as of May, Microsoft has officially shuttered Skype, closing the book on...

For more than twenty years, Skype stood as a familiar icon of online communication—a staple for video calls, instant messaging, and inexpensive international phone calls that connected friends, families, and professionals around the globe. With Microsoft’s recent announcement to shutter Skype...

After twenty-three years as one of the premier internet communication platforms, Skype has officially reached the end of its journey. As of May 5, 2025, Microsoft has retired the service, urging remaining users to move to its newer, all-encompassing platform: Microsoft Teams. This milestone...

The end of an era for online communication has arrived, as Microsoft has officially announced the shutdown of Skype, its once-ubiquitous video calling and instant messaging service. After over two decades of cultural influence, technological innovation, and sometimes turbulent evolution, Skype...

The end of an era has officially arrived: Microsoft has announced the shutdown of Skype, drawing the curtain on a service that once defined the very concept of internet calling and instant messaging. For many, Skype is synonymous with the dawn of face-to-face communication online, making this...

Skype's journey from being the undisputed leader in video calling to its final sunset is both a story of rapid innovation and the relentless tide of competition in the tech space. Today marks the end of an era for millions, as Microsoft officially begins shutting down Skype, the service that...

After 21 transformative years as a mainstay of internet communication, Microsoft’s decision to shut down Skype marks the end of an era for digital connectivity. Once a trailblazer and synonym for video calling across the globe, Skype’s story is a lesson in evolution, competition, and strategic...

Microsoft has announced that it will retire its long-standing communication platform, Skype, on May 5, 2025. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that revolutionized online communication since its inception in 2003. Users are encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams Free, which...

Skype to Shut Down as Microsoft Focuses on Teams In a significant move reflecting the continued evolution of its communication strategy, Microsoft is preparing to retire Skype—a platform that has been a mainstay in digital communications for decades—in favor of Microsoft Teams. According to...

Recent Developments 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...

Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to make collaboration via Microsoft Teams even more seamless—especially for Android users. In a new upgrade scheduled to roll out by March 2025, Teams will now support fully customizable speed dial options for touch phone devices certified for the platform...

Another day, another critical vulnerability—and this one targets Linphone-Desktop, a softphone application developed by Belledonne Communications. If you're running this VoIP software, you'll want to perk up, especially if you're using version 5.2.6 of the application. This newly-disclosed...

Hi My Skype has updated a number of time lately and today I wanted to add Falcon Northwest to my contacts list as a phone number. No sweat, I've done it dozens of times. So I go to Contacts and look for add a new contact. Ok they are asking my to put in their name, email address and number. I...

Is there any good alternatives for Skype? Skype is really good and Link Removed, but it's always good to have an option. I tried Google hangouts and they are nowhere near as good. I am not aware of any other offering something that can challenge Skype. If anyone can give a suggestion, I could...

This release is big on Bluetooth. If you’re familiar with Windows Bluetooth APIs, have been meaning to try them out, or if you’re just starting to dabble in IoT and wearables, this is a great time to take a fresh look at all things Bluetooth. To ensure the APIs we built out are functional and...