Skype -

: Despite its massive brand recognition, Skype lost out to Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic due to perceived UX clunkiness and reliability issues.

: Users were given until January 2026 to export or delete their data through the Skype Export Portal . : Despite its massive brand recognition, Skype lost

: After a confusing acquisition by eBay in 2005, it was eventually sold to Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion . : Despite its massive brand recognition