After more than 21 years, Skype will soon be no more. Last night, some users (including Ars readers) poked around in the latest Skype preview update and noticed as-yet-unsurfaced text that read "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams." This morning, Microsoft has confirmed to Ars that it's true. May 5, 2025, will mark the end of Skype's long run. Alongside the verification that the end is nigh, Microsoft shared a bunch of details about how it p...