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In a number of tweets, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore has revealed that the software giant is no further developing features that are new hardware for Windows 10 Mobile. While Windows Phone fans had hoped Microsoft would upgrade the platform with new features, it’s now clear the os has been placed into servicing mode, with just bug repairs and safety updates for current users.

“Of course we’ll continue to offer the platform.. bug fixes, security updates,” claims Belfiore. “But building features/hw that are new the focus.” During the recent Windows 10 Fall Creators Update development phase, it’s been obvious Microsoft isn’t any longer working on the experience that is mobile. The software manufacturer branched its development process into “feature2,” leaving Windows Phone fans disappointed.

Of course we’ll continue to support the platform.. bug fixes, security updates, etc. But building new features/hw aren’t the focus. 😟https://t.co/0CH9TZdIFu

— Joe Belfiore (@joebelfiore) October 8, 2017

Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform has been dead for more than a year, but the company has never officially admitted it before. Microsoft gutted its phone business last year, resulting in thousands of job cuts. During Microsoft’s recent Build and Inspire conferences, CEO Satya Nadella dropped the company’s mantra of “mobile-first, cloud-first” in favor of a focus on what he describes as the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. This new area of focus means Microsoft is now working on multi-device scenarios and cloud-powered technologies that don’t always involve Windows.

Belfiore also admits he switched to Android, just like Bill Gates, and that Microsoft will support Windows 10 customers who want to use Android and iOS on their phones. One of the big reasons Microsoft is giving up on Windows Phone is because developers never backed the platform. Microsoft had many problems with its Windows Phone app store, and the inability to retain apps once they were developed. “We have tried very hard to incent app devs,” explains Belfiore. “Paid money.. wrote apps 4 them.. but volume of users is too low for most companies to invest.”

We have tried VERY HARD to incent app devs. Paid money.. wrote apps 4 them.. but volume of users is too low for most companies to invest. ☹️https://t.co/ePsySxR3LB

— Joe Belfiore (@joebelfiore) October 8, 2017

It’s Microsoft that is now clear has the reality that people don’t need Windows on their phones. The computer software maker is concentrated on iOS and Android apps and experiences within the couple that is past of. Microsoft’s Edge browser is making its option to iOS and Android, as well as the business seems to be focused on increasing the connection with linking a phone to a PC and apps that are resuming documents between the two.

A Microsoft that is new Launcher Android also goes a step further in improving the overall Android experience, with clever customizations and PC sharing features. Expect you’ll see a complete lot more of this in the future. It’s now unlikely we’ll ever see a Surface-branded phone or more Windows 10 hardware that is mobile-powered. Microsoft’s assets in iOS and Android is only going to benefit Windows 10 customers, and it will make up for the company’s messy efforts in mobile through the years.