Windows Phone

Windows Phone was a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft, designed for smartphones. Launched in 2010, it aimed to provide a user-friendly interface with live tiles, offering quick access to apps and information. Despite innovative features like integration with Microsoft services and strong security, it struggled to compete with Apple's iOS and Google's Android. The platform was ultimately discontinued in 2017, with Microsoft shifting focus to software and services rather than hardware. Windows Phone is now seen as a part of mobile technology history and a lesson in market competition.