Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011 and which had helped spark a ...

In 2025, Microsoft made a costly $8.5 billion decision. The full story is surprising, and the details reveal a major shift in ...

Rachit is a Features Writer at AndroidPolice. He has been covering the tech landscape for the past seven years and loves to help people figure out their devices and get the most out of them. He is ...

Skype has features like screen sharing, group video calls, call recording, and more, making it one of the best video call and chat apps. You can even use Skype to make calls and send text messages to ...

Before there was Zoom, Skype was the dominant internet-based phone and video service for the masses. After 22 years of service (14 years under Microsoft), customers were shocked to learn that ...

Rachit is a Features Writer at AndroidPolice. He has been covering the tech landscape for the past seven years and loves to help people figure out their devices and get the most out of them. He is ...

When deciding between Skype and WhatsApp for video calling, it's crucial to understand the unique strengths and weaknesses of each platform. Both apps serve the same purpose but cater to different ...

After being around for what seems like forever, it's finally the end of the road for Microsoft's video conferencing and communications app Skype. On February 28, 2025, Jeff Teper, President of ...

Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype. Skype will remain online until May 5, giving users a limited window to decide: Move to Microsoft Teams or take their chat history and contacts elsewhere. The ...

Did Skype's total failure last holiday season get you worried? Are you tired of Skype's generally poor quality even at its free price-tag? Afraid of what Microsoft might do with Skype? According to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The app offered a convenient and trustworthy way to make calls and keep in touch. The app offered a convenient ...

Today Skype updated their Skype for Android app to include Skype Video Calls. Skype users on Android can now video chat with any of the million other Skype users in the world, as well as make ...