Skype is set to be discontinued in May after more than 20 years of service, according to a recent app update.Microsoft, the owner of Skype, decided to discontinue the service as competition from WhatsApp, Zoom, and Google Meet increased.The rise of Microsoft Teams, with its feature-rich offerings, played a major role in the decline of Skype.Teams saw a significant increase in users, while Skype struggled to keep up, leading to Microsoft's decision to retire the service.