Microsoft shuts down Skype after 22 years, shifting users to Teams

Skype is no more, as Microsoft is retiring the once-popular video calling service on Monday. 

Shutting down Skype will help the software giant focus on its homegrown Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings, Microsoft announced back in February. 

To ease the transition from the platform, its users will be able to log into the free version of Teams using their existing credentials, with chats and contacts migrating automatically. 

"Skype has been an integral part...