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Skype Signs Off: The Original Video Call MVP Hangs Up for Good
Skype, the blue bubble that once connected continents and conference rooms with a single click, will fall silent for good on Monday (May 5). For millions
For millions who remember the iconic ringtone and the thrill of seeing a loved one’s pixelated face appear on screen, the news lands with a bittersweet pang: after more than two decades, Microsoft is retiring Skype, the original king of internet calls. “Skype has served as a reliable platform for millions globally… Its familiarity and dependability have made it a preferred choice for maintaining connections with loved ones and facilitating business meetings,” wrote one user on Reddit, lamenting the loss of a tool that was as intuitive as it was accessible. Zoom, the platform that became a verb during the pandemic, continues to dominate the video conferencing landscape with 300 million daily active users and a brand that’s become synonymous with remote work.
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