Microsoft is officially retiring Skype on May 5, ending the app's two-decade run as a pioneer in video calling. The move signals Microsoft's full shift toward Teams, its all-in-one messaging and video platform.
"At this point, putting all our focus behind Teams will let us give a simpler message and drive faster innovation," Microsoft 365 collaborative apps and platforms President Jeff Teper told TechCrunch.
Skype service will end on May 5
An XDA Developers reader first spotted a string of code inside Skype in Windows preview displaying a message about migration. The message says "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams."
Microsoft confirmed the Skype shutdown in an official blog on Friday. "With Teams, users have access to many of the same core features they use in Skype, such as one-on-one calls and group calls, messaging, and file sharing," Teper wrote. "Additionally, Teams offers enhanced features like hosting meetings, managing calendars, and building and joining communities for free."
