Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows Phone 8.1

12 July 2017
Microsoft won't be releasing any more updates for the mobile OS.

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  • Anonymous
  • fjT
  • 11 Feb 2018

Microsoft failed us just a year of purchasing their products now they are not working what a money to worst

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    • Josmat
    • Nui
    • 15 Aug 2017

    Its a pity Microsoft is discontinuing my favourite brand of phone. Did they even take into consideration those die hard Windows phone fans? Well, they will probably pull the plug on WP10 in the near future better stay safe l'll get myself an Android device. l have not known Microsoft to disappoint, let alone start chickening out of the smartphone market. Well, it was good while it lasted better stay safe. Abandon ship!!!

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      • vwe
      • 30 Jul 2017

      Celluloid, 26 Jul 2017Well, this is probably the most speculative blog entry I've... moreIt is really bad to know that, Microsoft, such big software giant is closing the support for it's WP8.1 user base and neither allowing them to upgrade their phone to new W10. Anyways, it is a warning bell to me and all the customers whether to buy it or not in future..

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        • Celluloid
        • 6EV
        • 26 Jul 2017

        Well, this is probably the most speculative blog entry I've ever read. I believe all software companies have EOL dates for previous and even current versions of their released titles. Are we to assume that IOS is dead as well because IOS 1 is not supported any longer? Amazing.

          Celluloid, 26 Jul 2017"So those who like uniform colour using their accent can't ... moreYes, android has launchers for everything.

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            • Celluloid
            • 6EV
            • 26 Jul 2017

            krystian, 12 Jul 2017After using it for years I just can't take the UI anymore. ... more"So those who like uniform colour using their accent can't get it." So Android accommodates this? Whatever.

              revenge.. ha
              This is for trying to take nokia out of the map!

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                • Anonymous
                • vMf
                • 14 Jul 2017

                Anonymous, 14 Jul 2017I beg to differ,what 4 models released? not that thrilling ... moredays of nokia!! I meant.......also Nokia were only good with Candy bar phones ......Missed the smart phone ship!

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                  • Anonymous
                  • vMf
                  • 14 Jul 2017

                  Trump fan 1980, 13 Jul 2017 You basically say that Nokia was collapsed. In truth, Noki... moreI beg to differ,what 4 models released? not that thrilling though! old say of Nokia r gone!

                    franz.alex, 12 Jul 2017All this after acquiring and subsequently collapsing Nokia?... more You basically say that Nokia was collapsed. In truth, Nokia is doing good.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • vMf
                      • 13 Jul 2017

                      Windows 10 desktop is a nightmare!!! so is phones !

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                        • Anonymous
                        • vMf
                        • 13 Jul 2017

                        krystian, 12 Jul 2017After using it for years I just can't take the UI anymore. ... moreI used to hate Android to in jelly bean days, but now its great!! better than IOS!! easy to use customisation , I need Certains apps banking etc.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • vMf
                          • 13 Jul 2017

                          Jose, 12 Jul 2017I am on WIndows Phones since LUMIA 920.... now with Lumia 9... moreYes but what about apps??? what good is it

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                            • Anonymous
                            • vMf
                            • 13 Jul 2017

                            Who???

                              Trump fan 1980, 12 Jul 2017 8.1 is losing MS support. This articles author predicts th... more Edit: My last comment was a paraphrase of the author, not a direct quote.

                                Angry Bird, 12 Jul 2017Windows 10 is good platform. The UI is better than Android'... more 8.1 is losing MS support. This articles author predicts the demise of Windows Phone 10 "in a few years". That remains to be seen.

                                  Windows 8.1, 12 Jul 2017When Nokia staff were still at Microsoft, they pumped out u... more Note 7 had battery issues... Not the unreleased Note 8.

                                    IMSK, 12 Jul 2017This was a long time coming. Those jokers at Microsoft have... more Nokia and GDM Global are making waves in this industry.

                                      All this after acquiring and subsequently collapsing Nokia?

                                      Microsoft should stay away from phones until they get their act in order.
                                      And they ought to listen to their users more! The mobile ecosystem is more dynamic than the PC market they're so used to.

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                                        • p74
                                        • 12 Jul 2017

                                        AnonD-674280, 12 Jul 2017I am using Lumia 520 win 8.1 for a month now and it was on ... moreBtw on there web page they have 2 years of guarantee and I can ask pretention in that time or ask to replace the phone. But seems like they use the stalling tactics on me as the 2 year period ends in 08.12.2017 so I have full month left of it.

                                        I think I need to turn to consumer protection for help or call the shop and say that I will turn in consumer protection for help.

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