Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore tweeted to say that development of Windows 10 Mobile would cease and that it was definitely the end of the road for Windows mobile.
I have a Windows phone. What should I do?
First, work out what type of Windows phone you have. If it’s running Windows Phone 8.1, then support ended back in July 2017. This means that no more security patches will be issued, and your phone won’t receive any updates. If you own a phone running Windows 10 mobile, ignore the headlines that tell you to upgrade your phone immediately. Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 mobile for a while yet. There won’t be any new features, but your phone will receive security patches. Obviously, it’s not a bad idea to consider switching to Android or iOS as there’s a good chance that app developers will stop issuing updates for their apps straight away. Check out our roundup of the best phones to buy. Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.
