As explained, Windows Phone is slowly coming to an end. In 2018, Microsoft pulled the last compatible smartphones from sale. In December 2019, the app store will close its doors permanently. “Windows 10 Mobile users will no longer receive new free security updates, non-security fixes, free support or content updates from Microsoft. warns Microsoft.
After a final update, which will be distributed on December 10, WhatsApp will no longer work on Windows Phone. After a few weeks, the messaging app will disappear from the Store. “After December 31, 2019, you will no longer be able to use any Windows Phone operating system” It states WhatsApp in a press release on its website. Few users of Microsoft’s mobile operating system will therefore have to do without WhatsApp. As a reminder, the eventual demise of Windows Phone is indeed scheduled for 2020, after years of slow suffering.
One solution: give up Windows Phone for Android or iOS
Windows Phone users have no other solution to continue using WhatsApp: absolutely replace their existing phone with an Android smartphone or iPhone. Microsoft does not hesitate to force the end users of the operating system to compete on its website. “After the end of support for Windows 10 Mobile, we recommend that our customers upgrade to an Android or iOS device” The American firm is finished. Were you still using a smartphone equipped with Windows Phone? Will you switch to Android or iOS? We look forward to your testimony in the comments.
