Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades
1. Microsoft will retire Skype on May 5, simplifying its offerings. 2. Skype's user base declined from 150 million in 2011 to 23 million by 2020. 3. Microsoft prioritizes Teams, now with 320 million monthly active users. 4. Users can log into Teams for free using Skype credentials. 5. Skype struggled against competitors like Zoom and FaceTime in recent years.