Windows Phone News

A look back

Microsoft, this was your 2016

Zac Bowden 1 month ago 65

Microsoft had a busy year, with some huge announcements that took the technology industry by storm. Here's a look back at some of their best bits!

I'm shocked

Windows Central readers wish Windows Phone could come back from the dead

Sean Endicott 2 months ago 81

Our readers showed their love for Windows Phone in our latest poll. When asked which dead Microsoft product people would like to see come back from the dead the most, Windows Central readers overwhelmingly picked Windows Phone.

Behind the Fold

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 against Surface Duo: Which fold wins?

Jez Corden 4 months ago 18

It's a battle of the foldables with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 going head to head with the Surface Duo. Sure, the Duo is a bit older now, but the implementation of the form factor is what we're interested in today. Let's discuss.

I folded

I enjoyed the Surface Duo, but I love the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Jez Corden 4 months ago 58

I recently got a taste of foldable goodness with the Surface Duo, but it's ultimately Samsung who provided the polished experience, thanks to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. I love this thing.

Friday fun

Windows 10 Mobile appears in the new 'Black Widow' movie 🤔

Jez Corden 6 months ago 47

Windows 10 Mobile lives on in 2021, featuring in the Marvel's new Black Widow movie. Why? We have no idea, but for some good ol' Friday fun, here it is anyway.

Steel your courage!

Wasteland 3's first DLC campaign — The Battle of Steeltown is now available

Alexander Cope 7 months ago 4

Are you ready to return to the brutal world of Wasteland 3 for its first story expansion DLC — The Battle of Steeltown? We got all the details right here to let you know what to expect at Steeltown.

Achievement Unlocked

Xbox achievements are working again on Windows Phone

Sean Endicott 10 months ago 16

You can earn Xbox achievements on Windows Phone once again! After a year of a syncing issue breaking achievements on the platform, they appear to be working again.

What's going wrong?

Minecraft Earth ends: Why do Microsoft's mobile games keep failing?

Jez Corden 1 year ago 15

Microsoft's latest mobile failure is Minecraft Earth, which on paper, seemed like an amazing idea. What went wrong, and can Microsoft fix it in the future?

Nostalgia phone

Remembering the good old days of Windows Phone

Staff 1 year ago 109

Remembering Windows Phone, the platform that almost was. As part of our nostalgia month, we thought we'd look back at some of the devices that led us into this ecosystem, in all their shiny polycarbonate glory.

When will Minecraft Earth launch?

Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta

Jez Corden 2 years ago 6

If you're curious about Minecraft Earth's launch information, here's everything you need to know.

Truly universal

Finebits brings Sonca to Windows 10 Mobile (yes, you read that right)

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 22

Sonca is now available for Windows 10 Mobile, giving stragglers a nice alternative to Groove Music.

The End Is Nigh

Age of Empires: Castle Siege to shut down in May 2019

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 16

Age of Empires: Castle Siege is preparing to shut down, with its sunset scheduled for May 13, 2019.

PWA for W10M

Twitter releases its new Windows PWA app on Windows 10 Mobile

Zac Bowden 3 years ago 73

The Twitter PWA has made its way to Windows 10 Mobile, but that's not necessarily a good thing.

On A Roll

Windows 10 Mobile's March cumulative update now rolling out

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 157

March's Patch Tuesday update is now rolling out for Windows 10 Mobile.

Patch Wednesday?

Windows 10 Mobile's February cumulative update is now rolling out

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 72

February's Patch Tuesday update is now rolling out to Windows 10 Mobile.

💔📱💔

This stunning Windows 10 Mobile Fluent Design concept is heart-breaking

Jez Corden 3 years ago 124

Windows 10 Mobile might be dead, but the dream isn't! Take a look at this stunning Windows 10 Mobile Fluent Design concept from designer Marko Malinović.