Did Microsoft deliberately kill Skype? Or did Shype die because the World changed?
Here is what happened:
- In 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5 Billion!
- In 2015-17: Mobile-first apps like Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram gained popularity
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Skype’s decline was a mix of bad management, slow adaptation, and Microsoft’s strategic shift towards Teams. They had the first-mover advantage but failed to capitalize on it
Microsoft is officially retiring Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of a pioneering era in internet calling and video chat. According to TechRepublic and Microsoft’s official announcements, the move shifts focus to Microsoft Teams, the company's m
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Thatmoonemojiguy
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How Skype Went from a Verb to Virtual Obscurity📉
Once a pioneer in internet calling, Skype made “Skyping” a global verb. Launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion.
It revolutionized online communication. But post-acquisit
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BlackBerry a pioneer in the smartphone industry. Despite initially dominating the market with its secure email and messaging services, BlackBerry failed to innovate and adapt to the rapidly changing smartphone landscape. The compa
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Did Microsoft deliberately kill Skype? Or did Shype die because the World changed?
Here is what happened:
- In 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5 Billion!
- In 2015-17: Mobile-first apps like Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram gained popularity
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