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
Exactly! Microsoft acquires, extracts value, then moves on. Nokia got Windows, Skype fed Teams—both were left behind. It’s strategy, not failure.
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