Microsoft is Saying Goodbye to Skype! 😮
Hey there! Have you ever used Skype to chat with your friends or family? Well, big news! Microsoft, the company that owns Skype, announced that they’re closing it down in May. But don’t worry—they’re moving everyone over to another app called Microsoft Teams! 🎉
What’s Going On?
Skype has been around since 2003—that’s 20 years! It was one of the first apps that let people make calls over the internet instead of phone lines. Cool, right? It even let you see the person you’re talking to with video calls! 📹
In 2011, Microsoft bought Skype for a whopping $8.5 billion! That’s like 8,500 piles of a million dollars each! 😲 Skype helped people all over the world connect easily.
Meet Microsoft Teams!
Now, Microsoft wants to focus on Microsoft Teams, which is another app that lets you chat, call, and work with others online. It’s like Skype but with more features for school and work. 📝
If you have a Skype account, you can use it to log into Teams. So, you won’t lose your contacts or chats! 👍
Why the Change?
There are lots of apps now that let people talk online, like Zoom and Slack. Microsoft thinks Teams is better for the future, so they’re putting all their energy into making it awesome! 🚀
Thank You, Skype!
Skype was super important because it changed how people talked over long distances. Before Skype, calling someone far away could be really expensive. With Skype, you could talk for free or very little money! 💬
What’s Next?
So, get ready to say hello to Teams! If you haven’t tried it yet, maybe check it out and see what cool things you can do. Who knows? You might discover new ways to connect and have fun with your friends online! 🤗
Reference(s):
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