Microsoft has removed ads from the Skype app in a new Windows 11 preview build, aiming to improve user experience. This move comes after the company replaced Skype with Microsoft Teams as the default app in Windows 11. While this change may seem positive, it’s unlikely to indicate a broader shift in Microsoft’s ad strategy, as they continue to push ads in other areas of Windows 11.
Making international calls can be expensive, especially if you’re using your cell phone provider. Fortunately, there are a number of free international calling apps available that can help you save money. Here are the best free international calling apps for 2024:
1. WhatsApp
2. Skype
3. Viber
4. Google Meet
5. Telegram
6. Signal
7. Facebook Messenger
When Skype and other video-conferencing platforms arrived on the scene, it was another huge leap for tech. Then we all started making usernames for these programs, and many of them were terrible. Fortunately, platforms like Skype are built from the ground up for personalization, which means you’ll be able to swap out that embarrassing Skype handle you cursed yourself with close to a decade ago.
