End of an era: Microsoft ended Windows phone support

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Updated onMarch 25, 2021

updated onMarch 25, 2021

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Update: Well, the big day has arrived. Microsoft officially ended Windows 10 Mobile support today, December 10, 2019. The company pushed the last ever Windows 10 Mobile update,KB4522812, to mark the event.

As Microsoft explains:

Windows 10 Mobile, version 1709 will reach end of service on December 10, 2019. Devices running Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats.

There you have it, folks. This is the end of an era. Let’s wish Microsoft good luck in their efforts to make the new Surface Duo and Surface Neo foldable devices successful.

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Folks, 318 Days To Go.The hyper for theWindows Phoneis over now! It has almost lost its charm as only a few people are using theWindows Phone. The decline in popularity is blamed to be the reason behind the official end of support byMicrosoftonDecember 10, 2019. It is a perfect time for theWindows Phoneusers to consider upgrading to a newphone. Why not chooseiOS or Androidthis time?

TheWindows Phonewas launched more than 2 years ago. We have already seen a huge decline in support offered for theWindows Phoneby third-party developers. There were a lot of speculations regarding the end of Windows 10 Phone since then.TheWindows Phonehas received very few features during the last four months.

However, it is worth mentioning that the stability of the mobileOShas been improved through a regularcollection of tweaks and fixesduring that time frame.Microsoftensured the timely release of security patches and updates.But the companyis soon going to discontinue theupdatesas the end of support date has been officially announced.

The start of the countdown clock for Windows Phone has begun

Notably, the lastupdatetoWindows Phoneis declared to be the finalupdateforWindows 10Mobile (version 1709). Although the official support is not provided to most of the mobile phones for so long.

So, is Windows 10 Mobile still supported?The tech giant has announced to continue releasing security patches for theWindows Phonesuntil December 10, 2019. Those who continue to useWindows Phoneafter the deadline should be prepared to face the consequences.

The company has no plans to provide support and monitor vulnerabilities for theusersbeyond December 10.

Following the announcement,Windows phonefans used social media to express their opinions. A mixes reaction has been seen from the users, but most of them are not satisfied with Microsoft’s end of support decision. Some of them even referred the switching fromWindows Phoneto iOS or Android as a downgrade.

AllMicrosoftproducts includingWindows 10Mobile andWindows 10Mobile Enterprise will fall under the end of support deadline. The mobile phone enthusiasts have recommended theWindows Phoneusers toupgrade to iOS or Android. It is yet to be seen that when the long-rumoured Andromeda orSurface Phonewill be launched by Microsoft.

If you are a loyal Windows user, switching to either iOS or Android is the best alternative for you at the moment.

End of an era: Microsoft ended Windows phone support#

The start of the countdown clock for Windows Phone has begun#

How did users respond on social media?#

End of an era: Microsoft ended Windows phone support

The start of the countdown clock for Windows Phone has begun

How did users respond on social media?