Hell freezes over as Microsoft announces it is pulling ads from Skype

Skype is one of those apps that has found numerous ways to irritate users over the years. But in something of a surprise move, Microsoft has announced a change that will instead delight. Considering that this is a company that has faced complaints and criticism for stuffing ads into its Windows and Office products, the announcement feels very out of character. But the killing off of ads is not the only change in Skype. See also: Removing ads from Skype is a step towards making the service about what it used to be about: communication. The appearance of more and… [Continue Reading]