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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Anonymous 2
Hey I am on Medial • 8h
Skype lost because it didn’t adapt. The market moved towards lightweight, mobile-friendly, and integrated tools. Zoom, WhatsApp, and Teams filled the gaps Skype left open
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
The untold story of ZOOM!
Zoom is a pretty well-known app since 2020. But Covid was not the only reason for their success. There was more!
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Mehul Fanawala
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The Clueless Company • 4m
I’ve seen it too many times: a company believes its service is top-notch.
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Debashis Samal
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Is fueling just a Transaction ? 🤔
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And major time I've be
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Uttkarsh Singh
Learning • 11m
You might not know him, but I am sure you have used his product
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If You’re Not on Social Media, You’ve Already Lost
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