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Your phone may be the single most indispensable piece of technology you own — it goes everywhere with you. At Windows Central, we're still partial to Windows phones and Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile OS. But we're also realistic. Windows phones aren't doing so well these days, and most of us who still carry Lumias, Elite x3s, or Idols also carry an Android or iOS phone, or both. That's why this Windows Central Phones page focuses on Windows Mobile and related developments but also includes news, information and opinions on what's going on in the Apple and Google mobile worlds.

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Lumia 1020 in memoriam

This Nokia Lumia 1020 retrospective made me yearn for the good old Windows Phone days

By Zac Bowden published

Retrospective Photography on Windows Phone was well ahead of its time.

Retrospective
Google Pixel Fold fan render

Google's rumored Pixel Fold looks like a Surface Duo if it had a foldable display (updated)

By Zac Bowden last updated

Foldables Renders of Google's upcoming foldable have leaked, and it looks to copy the Duo's wider form factor.

Foldables
SwiftKey on iOS

Microsoft reverses itself and decides to keep SwiftKey Keyboard on iOS after all

By Daniel Rubino published

It's back! If you use Microsoft’s SwiftKey keyboard on your iPhone, not only is it sticking around, but it’ll get new features, too

It's back!
Windows Phone and Mobile

12 years ago, Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 and won a cult following

By Daniel Rubino published

In memoriam With its flat typography UI and unique hardware, Microsoft’s reboot of its mobile OS was both a success and a failure.

In memoriam
Surface Duo 2020 Opn

Best Surface Duo Cases 2022

By Zac Bowden last updated

With Microsoft Surface Duo bringing a new hinged, dual-screen form factor, we’ve rounded up the best cases, sleeves, and bumpers available in 2022.

Surface Duo 2 Hero

Best Windows Phone in 2022

By Zac Bowden last updated

The best Windows Phone these days isn't a Windows phone at all

Surface Duo Hero 2020

Best Surface Duo Accessories 2022

By Zac Bowden last updated

A revolutionary form factor requires new accessories. Enhance your dual-screen Microsoft Surface Duo experience with these must-have add-ons for early buyers.

Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover

Built for foldables, Android 12L is hitting Surface Duo 'later this year,' according to Google

By Daniel Rubino last updated

While Google has already announced Android 12L, today, the company confirms that the update is coming to Microsoft devices later this year.

An iPhone 14 render ahead of the device's launch event.

How to watch Apple announce the iPhone 14 with our friends at iMore

By Sean Endicott published

Apple's iPhone 14 event is approaching quickly. You can watch the announcement of the iPhone 14 and more with the experts over at iMore.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

5 things I love about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (and 5 things I hate) as a Surface Duo 2 user

By Daniel Rubino last updated

The new Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a tremendous device with great potential. Here's how I feel about it after using it for the last four days as my primary phone.

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