Discover how to navigate Skype, Microsoft’s free video-calling app, and stay connected with friends and family.
San Francisco: Skype has been around for a while, right? Microsoft bought it for a whopping $8.5 billion back in 2011. It was the go-to app for video calls, but these days, it’s not as popular as it used to be. Zoom and Teams have taken the spotlight.
Back in the day, Skype was a game changer. It let you make free calls anywhere, which was a big deal when international calling was super pricey. You only had to worry about your internet data, which was a sweet deal.
Even though it’s not the top dog anymore, Skype still has around 40 million daily users. It’s still a solid option for video chats, especially since it doesn’t have a time limit like the free version of Zoom.
Plus, Microsoft has added some cool features, like integrating Bing AI into Skype. You can chat with it or ask it to help plan your next vacation. How neat is that?
But let’s be real, Microsoft has been focusing more on Teams lately. They even replaced Skype for Business with Teams, which makes it tough for Skype to keep up, especially for larger meetings.
If you want to give Skype a try, just download the app and start a call. It’s pretty straightforward. You can also add contacts easily by searching for their Skype name or email.
And if you’re thinking about ditching Skype for something else, just remember that your Skype account is tied to your Microsoft account. So, if you want to delete it, you’ll have to close your whole Microsoft account. Just a heads up!
