In a move that will likely surprise no one, it appears Microsoft is gearing up to shut down Skype in the coming months. Spotted by XDA Developers, the latest Skype for Windows preview reportedly includes a hidden string that reads "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams." No other details are provided, but it certainly sounds like Skype's days are numbered.
Skype first launched in 2003 and was a very popular VOIP messaging platform in its heyday. Microsoft would later acquire Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion, and in the years since has attempted to integrate it across many products, including Windows, Windows Phone, and even Xbox.
