Skype shuts down today as Microsoft transitions users to Teams

Skype, a messaging app beloved by many but disliked by others, officially comes to an end on May 5th as Microsoft attempts to ease the transition for users switching from Skype. With data retention set to expire in January 2026 unless exported or deleted, and a streamlined process for migrating features like chats and calls to Teams Free, Skype's era is drawing to a close while preserving some of its legacy data.