Microsoft has announced that users will have to update to the new version of Skype for desktop in order to continue using the program beyond February.

From the 1st March, people will no longer be able to log in to version 7.16 (and older builds) of Skype for Windows desktop, or version 7.18 (and older) of Skype for Mac. The update was only announced on the 3rd February.

In a blog post, Microsoft wrote, ‘At Skype, we’re committed to creating the best possible app experience for our users. This is why we’ve been focusing our efforts on transitioning Skype from peer-to-peer to a modern, mobile-friendly cloud architecture.’

www.independent.co.uk/technews (7th February 17)