Windows 10 Mobile will receive its latest updates in the coming days, and Microsoft is preparing to completely end support for the mobile OS. And this, in part, is reflected in the refusal to support other applications.
Как , Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for mobile will no longer receive security updates, non-security fixes, free support, or new features. The deadline will be January 21, 2020.
Office apps will continue to work after Windows 10 Mobile loses support next week, but Microsoft stresses that no new patches should be expected. And after January 21, the company will delete the applications themselves, as well as links to them. That is, it will be possible to use the “office” package only on those smartphones with Windows 10 Mobile where the applications will be installed before this date.
The Redmond-based company encourages all users to switch to Android and iOS, where Office apps continue to receive regular updates. Thus, soon smartphones running Windows 10 Mobile will finally become a thing of the past. There is only hope for enthusiasts who, perhaps, will be able to run a full-fledged desktop Windows 10 on them with all the necessary applications. The company may also try to replace the mobile system with Windows 10X. In the end, on her support for Win32 applications.
Source: 3dnews.ru