Afghanistan, March 1 -- Microsoft has announced that Skype, the oldest and most popular application for voice and video calls, will be shut down in May of this year after 21 years of operation. This decision marks the end of an era for the platform that revolutionized communication across the globe.

The company recently posted a message on its X page, encouraging Skype users to switch to the "Teams" application. Microsoft explained that this move is aimed at simplifying communication for users and aligning with their evolving needs in the modern digital environment.

In a statement, Microsoft emphasized that the transition from Skype to Teams will be easy for users. By signing into Teams using their Skype account credentials, all their inf...