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Skype, Once Touted For Xbox, Gets Snapped Out Of Existence
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Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May, with data being transferred to Teams. The move has left the gaming community feeling disappointed, as Skype was once touted as a key feature for Xbox One.
However, its features, such as Snap and voice controls, have been largely forgotten. Despite this, Skype's legacy lives on in Microsoft Teams, which will continue to offer video conferencing and communication features.
This move highlights the evolution of Microsoft's communication tools and prioritization of new projects. The shutdown is a reminder that even big companies can change their priorities and abandon projects.
Over a decade ago, Skype was one of the big features that Microsoft boasted about for Xbox One--which the company coined the "all in one experience." Today, Microsoft has announced plans to shut down...
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