Goodbye, Skype: Microsoft Teams Takes Over, Offering Free Calls and More - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Snap (NYSE:SNAP)
1. Microsoft will shut down Skype in May 2025, ending a historic service. 2. Users can transition to Microsoft Teams Free for continued communication. 3. Skype's decline is attributed to competition from WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. 4. Microsoft aims to focus on Teams, which offers enhanced collaboration features. 5. The shift reflects changing preferences for robust communication platforms.