Windows Phone
1.Windows Phone: Microsoft’s Bold but Short-Lived Mobile OS Windows Phone was a proprietary mobile operating system developed by Microsoft, designed to compete with iOS and Android. It introduced a distinctive “Live Tiles” interface, tight integration with Office and Xbox services, and aimed to unify the mobile experience with the broader Windows ecosystem. 2.Historical Background 3.Architecture and Features 4.Comparison with Other Mobile OS Feature Windows Phone iOS (Apple) Android (Google) Source Model Closed-source Closed-source Open-source (AOSP) Interface Live Tiles, Metro UI App grid, minimalist Highly customizable App Ecosystem Limited, fewer apps Large, curated App Store Largest, diverse Play Store Market Share Peaked ~3–4% globally ~20% globally ~70% globally Status Discontinued (2020) Active Active
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