After Google it's now time for Skype to put a ban on all the third party apps beginning this December.
"We are sorry. We are sad to announce that third party applications that work with Skype will no longer be supported starting December 2013. In view of this we have decided to close App Directory," reads the official website for Skype app shop.
This step can be broadly viewed as an initiative on Microsoft's end to curb the third party resources on Skype who have been misusing the messaging and calling platform. The rejection list embraces all recording, broadcasting and more importantly third party apps that include headphones with on board call controls.
Skype is becoming increasingly popular among mobile users but unfortunately the desktop third party applications are not supported on a cellular device. Skype aims at developing technology that is supported across all phones enabling the chat service on a maximum number of devices.
"We've been working hard to develop new technologies and make improvements that will benefit Skype users across all platforms, especially on mobile devices," said Skype in a statement, according to a recent post on its official support page. "These changes will significantly improve the call quality and speed of delivery of instant messages, while retaining excellent battery life of mobile devices."
Also, Skype users have been frequently complaining about its slow performance. Skype wants to ensure faster delivery of its service by doing away with third party applications that have contributed to its performance slow-down. However, there is a slight hope for the Skype broadcasters who could expect an alternative app in the near future.
Skype has already started issuing warnings to users while they log into their accounts. A small dialogue box appears stating some of the applications will stop working after December 2013. The only way to retain these apps is to go the Feedback section under the Help Option and state views on Skype's decision to discontinue the third party source, suggests Slashgear.
