Microsoft to begin transition from Messenger to Skype starting April 8th, will last a few weeks

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Published on February 15, 2013

published on February 15, 2013

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Skype

Just recently, we learned that Microsoft had plans to retire Windows Live Messenger in favor of Skype.Microsoft officially announced back in November of 2012 that Windows Live Messenger and Skype would become one. Microsoft is encouraging all Messenger users to update to the latest version of Skype.

“The upgrade from Messenger to Skype on Windows desktop will start on April 8. The process will take a few weeks to complete. We’ll start the upgrades with our English language clients, and finish up with Brazilian Portuguese on April 30 or later,” Microsoft stated in an official blog post. Microsoft will finally begin this transition starting April 8th. Microsoft’s goal is to deliver the best communications experience for everyone and making things simple for users while improving overall experience. With Skype, Messenger users will have broader device support including the iPad and Android tablets, Instant messaging, video calling, and calling landlines and mobiles all in one place, sharing screens, video calling on mobile phones/Facebook friends, and group video calling.

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.