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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Technology News; Published: 10 May 2025; Created: 10 May 2025; Last Updated: 10 May 2025

After 21 years, Skype - the internet-based phone and video service that soared to popularity in the 2000 - is a relic of digital history. Microsoft, Skype’s parent company, officially retired the service on May 5. Microsoft first announced it would discontinue Skype in February.
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Posted: 2025-05-07 09:46:00

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