In 2018, there were 1.8 million smartphone users in the United States using a Windows Phone.
Are there Windows 10 phones?
Windows 10 Mobile is being made available to supported smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1. Phones and devices that can upgrade to Windows 10 are Lumia Icon, 1520, 930, 640, 640XL, 730, 735, 830, 532, 535, 540, 635 1GB, 636 1GB, 638 1GB, 430, 435, BLU Win HD w510u, BLU Win HD LTE x150q and MCJ Madosma Q5011.
Why was Windows 10 mobile discontinued?
Discontinuation. 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 did Microsoft Nokia fail?
Microsofts poor performance was primarily caused by vehement resistance of Windows 8 from PC users, who detested its optimization for mobile devices. On 3 September 2013, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that Microsoft would acquire Nokias mobile phone division for $7.2 billion.
Will Microsoft ever make another phone?
Best answer: No, Microsoft isnt building new features for Windows phone, so theres no reason to buy one in 2019. There are no new phones, and in the next year, Microsoft will abandon the platform altogether.
Is Nokia dead?
Nokia is barely alive — The C, G, and X phones are not flagship. In fact, theyre arguably worse than the cheap 5G Galaxy A phones Samsung announced this week. If anything, they keep the Nokia brand alive for a little longer.