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This is what happens when an ecosystem dies

In the case of Windows Phone 8, the ecosystem was killed, leaving nothing behind but pages of tech history and memories to fuel your nostalgic tech conversations.

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Windows 8 will die a very slow death and it starts with apps

That includes Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1. New apps will no longer be accepted into the Windows Store soon and then the updates will stop flowing.

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Former Microsoft exec hits out at carriers and OEMs for Windows Phone failure

The death of Windows Phone comes with some despair, but little surprise. The debate over how it died, perhaps right from its early days, has been dug up again.

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Lumia 1020 Throwback! Can HMD & Nokia disrupt like this again? (video)

We’re seeing rumors of a Nokia 10, an exciting number for us old Lumia fans. Could this finally be our follow up to the Lumia 1020? Can HMD and Nokia disrupt the industry again with something so innovative as the Lumia 1020 was back in its day?

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A Tribute to Windows Phone

Windows Phone's mainstream support has officially ended so it's time to send off Microsoft's gorgeous, intelligent, yet failed attempt at rejuvenating itself in the modern smartphone market.

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Spotify for Windows Phone gets new features and a fresh look (Video)

The Spotify Windows Phone app just brought Microsoft's smartphone platform one step closer to Android/iOS parity. Join us for a hands-on of this big update!

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Thoughts on the iPhone 6 from a Windows Phone user (Video)

"iPhone 6 vs Windows Phone" may not be the comparison you'd expect after a day with Apple's latest, but there are more commonalities here than you think.

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Samsung Galaxy K Zoom vs Nokia Lumia 1020 camera comparison

Physical lens doing optical zoom, or the PureView technology? We try to answer that in our Samsung Galaxy K Zoom vs Nokia Lumia 1020 camera comparison.

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Windows Phone 8.1 review: transparent tiles and a cybernetic sidekick to the rescue

Cortana. Action Center. A new UI. The Windows Phone you know and love has gotten a huge overhaul. Find out if it's enough in our Windows Phone 8.1 review!

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Pocketnow Throwback: HTC HD2 (Video)

It's the most hacked smartphone of all time, and even after 5 years, it's still impressing us. Join Pocketnow for this throwback review of 2009's HTC HD2!

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Nokia Lumia Icon review rebuttal: Verizon’s first great Windows Phone

Save your arguments, 928 owners: Verizon's first truly awesome Windows Phone just landed. Our admiration explained in our Nokia Lumia Icon review rebuttal!

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Why do you need a separate Facebook Messenger app on Windows Phone?

Find out why the new Facebook Messenger app for Windows Phone really isn't necessary and is probably just a waste of time.

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Nokia MWC event invites go out; what can we expect?

With the invitation to this year's Nokia MWC event now out there, we take a look at some of the rumored hardware that may make an appearance.

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What is Windows Embedded 8 Handheld and how is it different from WP8?

What is Windows Embedded 8 Handheld? How does it differ from Windows Phone 8? We've broken it down for you. Read on to learn about the future of retail!

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RAW vs. JPG photography on the Lumia 1020

Find out what kind of image quality advantages there are to shooting photos in the Nokia Lumia 1020's new RAW DNG format.

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Nokia Lumia 1520 review: big buttery badness

To get the top-of-the-line Windows Phone, you need to put up with its massive dimensions. Is it worth it? Find out in Pocketnow's Nokia Lumia 1520 review!

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Nokia owns 90% of the Windows Phone market share

For many of us years ago, the idea of Nokia being a…

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Microsoft encouraging additional OEMs to build dual Windows/Android models?

Check out what's being said about both Samsung and Huawei, concerning their dual-boot Windows Android aspirations.

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T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 521 Review: Smartphone deal of the year

Check out our review of the Nokia Lumia 521; one of the most popular Windows Phone 8 smartphones of the year.

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The best alternatives for missing Windows Phone apps

The app situation on Windows Phone is slowly improving, yet still exists. Read this list for the best alternatives for the apps missing from Windows Phone!

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