Microsoft has announced it will shut down Skype on May 5th, marking the end of an era for the once-dominant video calling platform.
The tech giant will transition users to the free consumer version of Microsoft Teams, aiming to consolidate its communication services under one platform.
Existing Skype users will be able to log into Microsoft Teams using their current credentials, with their message history, group chats, and contacts automatically transferred. Alternatively, users can export their data — including photos and conversation history — if they choose not to move to Teams.