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Microsoft is turning off push notifications for Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.0 By Zac Bowden published 19 February 18 Starting tomorrow, Microsoft will be shutting down the push notifications service on Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8.0 devices.
Is Windows Phone 8.1 still a viable mobile OS? By Richard Devine last updated 21 November 18 Now that official support has ended, is it worth carrying on using your older phone with Windows Phone 8.1 onboard?
Mainstream support for Windows Phone 8.1 ends tomorrow By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 21 November 18 Heads up to those still hanging onto a Windows Phone 8.1 device: mainstream support for the platform is set to end tomorrow, July 11.
What is the best Lumia of all time? (poll) By Zac Bowden published 24 April 17 Lumia will always hold a special place in our hearts, but what was the best Lumia of all time? We want to find out.
It's time for Microsoft to push Windows 10 Mobile to 8.1 devices By Zac Bowden last updated 21 November 18 Windows 10 Mobile is still an opt-in upgrade for eligible Windows Phone 8.1 devices. But it's time for Microsoft to change that.
Having trouble signing into your Microsoft account on Windows Phone 8.1? You're not alone [Update] By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 21 November 18 If you’re hitting a snag trying to sing into your Microsoft account on Windows Phone 8.1 after a rollback or factory reset, it looks like you’re not alone.
Microsoft working on FYCPT, a Windows Phone game controlled by the Microsoft Band By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18 Microsoft is developing a Windows Phone 8.1 game called FYCPT, which requires the use of the Microsoft Band fitness wearable to control its character, a paint drop.
Windows Phone 8.1 owners who upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile will still be able to downgrade By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18
Some Windows Phone 8.1 devices will get firmware updates before official Windows 10 Mobile release By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18 A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed that some older Windows Phone 8.1 devices will get a separate firmware update before they can receive the big Windows 10 Mobile software update.
Windows 10 Mobile updates for older Windows Phones delayed until early 2016 By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18
