Tearful (?) Goodbye.
HI,
So I have had a long history with Windows Phone. It will always be Windows Phone for me. I am not going to make this a long tear-jerker. But I want to put across a few points. You may agree with some, may not with others, with nothing at all, or with everything. In any case, you will be a good friend.
Long story short, I have decided to get an iPhone 7 Plus. (Still can't believe I am actually writing this.) I used to HATE iPhones and perhaps somewhere still do. I am getting one for two reasons, a. To see what all the madness is about. b. Want a robust OS/Support/Company.
If you still wish to continue reading as a hardcore WP fanatic, I might suggest don't. Rest is up to you.
But here are a few reflection points in my journey with Windows Phone device/OS.
1. Microsoft screwed up
No surprise here eh? With the way things are going for the last 1 year, NOTHING, not even ONE reason has me positive about the situation. Insider Builds? Please!
2. Negative Posts - Negative Reviews
There was ONE place that always had us covered, WPCentral. And to a great extent MSPowerUser. But judging from their FB posts for the last few months, looks like they were nothing but provoking the fans to quit the platform. In that case, it worked for me. "MS Doesn't need you - WP fans for the platform to succeed?" The author has the audacity to spit in our faces? Really?
3. Apps
This I know should have been the first point. So what caused the eventual doom of our beloved platform? Apps. Or lack of it. And frankly, I don't care anymore.
4. Buggy OS - Great Hardware
We kept blaming Android for being buggy while the hardware kept improving, and to a great extent, most of the issues are ironed out today. However, Windows Phones have taken Android's place, with a laggy, bug-ridden, slow and inconsistent OS. Tell me honestly, can you be 100% sure if the camera next time will open when you click on that camera button? I can't. I have a 950XL, a "Microsoft flagship" and NO, I am NOT on any Insider Build.
5. The Future & The Wait
"What is Microsoft thinking?" "Ohh..Look Nadella said...LIKE A PHONE!! OOoo..that's so exciting..." "Surface Phone! Does it exist? WHO KNOWS!! Ooo".
Quite frankly, those quotes look like they are from a deranged individual, fabricating lies out of thin air. And that's not enough, the wait has been endless, if you think about how many years we ALL have COLLECTIVELY spent on this platform. I have so beautiful memories here with a lot of people.
But what does Microsoft have in store for the future? Who knows? And frankly, who cares.
PS: I am expecting hate and a lot of anger. Which only is a good sign of people still having faith in the platform.
I am not saying I HATE Windows Phone or anything. I hate Microsoft though, for killing their own baby, which we all contributed to, to grow up, in one way or another.
But as for me, I am joining Apple now, to see where they go from here. I do and always will, love my Windows Phone.
Love you guys. Always.