Using a Windows Phone in 2021 - Still Usable? Revisited Review!

Throwback look @ Windows Phone in late 2021...
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Windows Phone (WP) is a discontinued family of mobile operating systems developed by Microsoft for smartphones as the replacement successor to Windows Mobile. Windows Phone featured a new user interface derived from the Metro design language. Unlike Windows Mobile, it was primarily aimed at the consumer market rather than the enterprise market.

It was first launched in October 2010 with Windows Phone 7. Windows Phone 8 succeeded it in 2012, replacing the Windows CE-based kernel of Windows Phone 7 with the Windows NT kernel used by the PC versions of Windows (and, in particular, a large amount of internal components from Windows 8). Due to these changes, the OS was incompatible with all existing Windows Phone 7 devices, although it still supported apps originally developed for Windows Phone 7. In 2014, Microsoft released the Windows Phone 8.1 update, which introduced the Cortana virtual assistant, and Windows Runtime platform support to create cross-platform apps between Windows PCs and Windows Phone.

In 2015, Microsoft released Windows 10 Mobile, which promoted increased integration and unification with its PC counterpart, including the ability to connect devices to an external display or docking station to display a PC-like interface. Although Microsoft dropped the Windows Phone brand at this time in order to focus more on synergies with Windows 10 for PCs, it was still a continuation of the Windows Phone line from a technical standpoint, and updates were issued for selected Windows Phone 8.1 devices.

While Microsoft's investments in the platform were headlined by a major partnership with Nokia (whose Lumia series of smartphones, including the Lumia 520 in particular, would represent the majority of Windows Phone devices sold by 2013) and Microsoft's eventual acquisition of the company's mobile device business for just over US$7 billion (which included Nokia's then-CEO Stephen Elop joining Microsoft to lead its in-house mobile division), the duopoly of Android and iPhone remained the dominant platforms for smartphones, and interest in Windows Phone from app developers began to diminish by mid-decade.

Microsoft laid off the Microsoft Mobile staff in 2016, after having taken a write-off of $7.6 billion on the acquired Nokia hardware assets, while market share sunk to 1% that year. Microsoft began to prioritize software development and integrations with Android and iOS instead, and ceased active development of Windows 10 Mobile in 2017. The platform was declared end of life on January 14, 2020.

Device as shown: Alcatel Idol 4S Windows 10 Mobile OS Smartphone
5.5" Full HD AMOLED display
21MP low light autofocus camera
64GB storage/expandable to 128GB via microSD
GSM Unlocked network: 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 2/4/5, LTE 2/4/12
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Windows 10

Perfect amount of unreal The Alcatel IDOL 4S is a high-powered, multi-purpose phone designed for the boardroom and beyond. It delivers indispensable business features like Windows 10 and Microsoft Continuum, which give it PC-like power. In the box: Alcatel IDOL 4S Quick start guide Quick charge compatible Data cable

Featuring Award-Winning JBL Audio by Harman IDOL brings an amazing on-the-go music experience! With front-facing Dual 3.6-watt speakers enhanced by Waves Audio technology JBL stereo speakers IDOL 4 series packs professional audio quality to the palm of your hand for true-to-life sound.

Alcatel IDOL 4S: The Perfect Amount of Enticing
Pairing the perfect balance of superior performance and design, the Alcatel IDOL 4S combines high-end form and function in a value-packed smartphone. Enjoy its timeless design and premium experience thanks to a 2.5D glass body and full metallic frame that provide for an elegant look and feel.

With an immersive 5.5-inch QHD 2K AMOLED display, IDOL 4S delivers better viewing, even in direct sunlight and the dual 3.6-watt JBL certified speakers with Hi-Fi audio pump out clear and loud audio. And with Waves Audio technology, you’ll always have the best audio tuning for listening to music or watching movies.

Timeless Design. Brilliant Display
The IDOL 4S comes with a black 2.5D glass body and full metallic frame, redefining modern elegance in a value-focused smartphone design. This feature packed device also has a 5.5-inch Quad-HD AMOLED display, offering a vivid user experience with better power consumption and easy to read viewing angles; even in direct sunlight.

All-Day Battery Featuring Quick Charge
IDOL 4S is ready to go all-day, with a reliable 3,000mAh battery that gives you 420 hours of standby time and 800 minutes of talk time and Quick Charge for recharging and getting back on-the-go quickly (About 90-minute charge time).

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