No app updates since MS launched Windows 10 Mobile

[K4m1k4z3_WP]

Microsoft officially launched Windows 10 Mobile on 3/17/2016.

As we are all aware, many older devices (Such as x2x, 1020, 1520) and some newer devices with <1GB RAM are not able to officially upgrade to this new operating system.

Interestingly, since the launch I have not received a single app update on my Windows 8.1 device. Is it just a coincidence or does it mean Microsoft has killed off WP 8.1 just like that with the snap of a finger and devs have ended their support by the day? What's your opinion? Have you received any app update in the past week?

 

[mjperry51]

I got one yesterday. . .

 

[Games Goblin]

with the move to UWP by most devs still committed to Windows Phone / mobile, I do not expect feature updates on Windows Phone 8.1 in the future. Bug fixing updates may still come. I do not see the point in developing for two OSes at the same time.

 

[frodrigues21]

with the move to UWP by most devs still committed to Windows Phone / mobile, I do not expect feature updates on Windows Phone 8.1 in the future. Bug fixing updates may still come. I do not see the point in developing for two OSes at the same time.

Exactly, updates from now on will be only to fix critical bugs affecting system/ms apps. Microsoft is now focused in W10M development and improving the users & developers experience!

 

[K4m1k4z3_WP]

I wasn't necessarily talking about feature/system updates from Microsoft but rather about app updates from app developers which seem to have suddenly halted (at least for me).

 

[fatclue_98]

I wasn't necessarily talking about feature/system updates from Microsoft but rather about app updates from app developers which seem to have suddenly halted (at least for me).

I just got an update for my Wells Fargo app yesterday. CamScanner has updated twice in the last month.

 

[frodrigues21]

I wasn't necessarily talking about feature/system updates from Microsoft but rather about app updates from app developers which seem to have suddenly halted (at least for me).

Windows Phone never had a strong support from companies, now that W10M is out, you should expect even less from them...

 

[Christopher Kendalls]

It will fade into obscurity. I give it another 5 years or so as our 8.1 device die. Expect a major shift this holiday season, when W 10 M devices sell for under $100. Before you know it WP 8.1 will be like Android Jellybean.