Why was Windows 10 mobile discontinued?
On October 8, 2017, Microsoft executive Joe Belfiore revealed that the company would no longer actively develop new features or hardware for Windows phones, citing its low market share, and the resultant lack of third-party software for the platform.
Why was Lumia discontinued?
Since the Lumia series make up 95\% of total Windows Phone/Windows 10 Mobile sales, the operating system market share also shrunk along with it. Throughout 2016 Microsoft slowed down production volumes of Lumia devices, and it was speculated that the series would be discontinued by the end of 2016.
Do Windows Mobile phones still work?
Yes. Your Windows 10 Mobile device should continue to work after December 10, 2019, but there will be no updates after that date (including security updates) and device backup functionality and other backend services will be phased out as described above.
Is Windows 10 Mobile still supported?
Will Microsoft make phones again?
Best answer: No, Microsoft isn’t building new features for Windows phone, so there’s no reason to buy one in 2019. There are no new phones, and in the next year, Microsoft will abandon the platform altogether.
Was Windows Phone good?
Do not buy a Windows Phone in 2019. It simply is not worth it. Apps are being removed, and Microsoft is outright pulling support for the platform at the end of this year. None of the phones that run Windows Phone today are “new,” and definitely not worth your money.
Is there a Windows 12?
Microsoft will release a new Windows 12 in 2021 with many new features. There are several ways that you can use if you want to use the latest version of Windows 12. The first way as usual is where you can update from Windows, whether it’s through Windows Update or using an ISO file Windows 12.
What happened to Windows Phone and Windows 10?
Windows Phone (7/8/8.1) was killed because it is an outdated operating system. Windows 10 Mobile is still alive, but not being actively pushed in the market by Microsoft. It still receives support but is not being actively developed. Rather, it is simply another screen in Microsoft’s “Windows anywhere” strategy[1] .
What happened to Microsoft’s plans for mobile phones?
The company once had huge plans for Windows on mobile devices, particularly when it refreshed the operating system in 2010 and launched Windows Phone 7. At the time, it held a parade and declared that both BlackBerry and iPhone were dead. Microsoft also acquired Nokia’s mobile unit so that it could build Windows Phone products internally.
Why did Microsoft lose the battle for mobile?
There are a ton of reasons why Microsoft lost the battle for mobile, including its approach to licensing Windows Phone, partners like Samsung not launching cutting-edge Windows Phone handsets, and Microsoft’s failure to attract app developers.
When will Microsoft Office end support on Windows 10 mobile phones?
On January 12, 2021, Office apps (Universal Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) will reach End of support on phones using Windows 10 Mobile. Learn more at https:///aka.ms/OfficeWindows10MobileEOS. The Store may continue to work after the end of support date.