Microsoft is ending Skype on May 5 and migrating users to Teams, citing innovation and user needs despite Skype's historical significance in communication software.

Microsoft announced the impending shutdown of Skype, the pioneering video calling service, which will cease operations on May 5. Users are encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams as the market has shifted towards more competitive platforms.

Microsoft has announced the shutdown of Skype, one of the first services for internet calls, to focus on its Teams app. Users are being encouraged to transition to Teams, which offers a wider range of capabilities.