Are Microsoft phones Good?

The Lumia 950 XL is our pick for best Windows Phone in 2019 thanks to its large display in a small package, excellent camera, and removable battery. It’s also the only good flagship Windows Phone you can buy new in 2019.

Do old Windows phones still work?

Will my device still work after December 10, 2019? Yes. Your Windows 10 Mobile device should continue to work after December 10, 2019, but there will be no updates after that date (including security updates) and device backup functionality and other backend services will be phased out as described above.

Is Windows Phone worth buying?

Best answer: No, Microsoft isn’t building new features for Windows phone, so there’s no reason to buy one in 2019. There are no new phones, and in the next year, Microsoft will abandon the platform altogether.

Why was Lumia discontinued?

With the diminishing interest and application development for the platform, Microsoft discontinued active development of Windows 10 Mobile in 2017, and the platform was declared end of life on January 14, 2020.

What phones do Microsoft employees use?

With Android claiming 84% share and the iPhone approximately 15%, statistically speaking, most Microsoft employees use iPhones and Android phones. There are some die-hard Windows phone fans among Microsoft’s ranks, however.

What should I do with my old Windows Phone?

10 Ways to Use a Windows Phone (Now That They’re Discontinued)

1. Use it as a PC.
2. Turn it into cloud storage.
3. Use it as a mouse or keyboard.
4. Install it as a home security camera.
5. Use automation apps for your lights and thermostat.
6. Keep it around as an E-reader.
7. Use it as a fitness tracker.

Is Nokia Lumia still available?

Microsoft Lumia (previously the Nokia Lumia Series) is a discontinued line of mobile devices that was originally designed and marketed by Nokia and later by Microsoft Mobile.

Is Microsoft still making phones?

But even with the death of Windows 10 Mobile and the Lumia product line, Microsoft was still working on a new type of smartphone. Codenamed Andromeda, this device was a dual-screened pocketable phone, which we now know as the Surface Duo. Microsoft has wanted to make the Surface Duo for as long as Windows Phone has been dead.

What is the best Microsoft Lumia phone?

– Reviews Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1085) Nokia Lumia 1520 Nokia Lumia 1020 Microsoft Lumia 650 (RM-1154) Nokia Lumia 640 LTE (RM-1072) – What Is It – What Features to Compare – Did you know? – FAQ – Sources

How do I update my Microsoft phone?

Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.

Does Microsoft have a smartphone?

Soon after the Microsoft company revealed their flagship Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones to the public, the budget Lumia 650 model was introduced. That was the first entry-level smartphone by the company with the newest Windows 10 operating system, which is installed on the flagship models.