Skype shuts down today, marking the end of an internet era
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When I first heard Skype was shutting down, I had one reaction: “Wait…people are still using it?” But jokes apart, hearing that the platform I…
After two long decades, Skype’s days are finally coming to an end
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft is sunsetting video conferencing service Skype later this year. According to a detail within Skype’s latest Windows preview, its demise is set for…
Microsoft hangs up on Skype: service to shut down May 5, 2025
After kickstarting the market for making calls over the internet 23 years ago, Skype is closing down. Microsoft, which acquired the messaging and calling app 14 years ago, said it…
Microsoft quietly axes Skype credit and phone number sales to push subscriptions
Bad news for anyone out there who still uses Skype: the Microsoft-owned phone and messaging platform has quietly stopped letting users top-up accounts with credit and buy Skype phone numbers.…
Skype Insider gets ad-free interface with Microsoft’s latest update
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft’s latest update removes ads from the Skype platform, creating a more streamlined and distraction-free environment for users. This update is currently only available…
Skype goes completely ad-free while getting new AI features
Skype is already used by many people for communication, but it’s set to become even more attractive in the near future as Microsoft moves to make extensive changes to the…