# Why Microsoft Made The 'Difficult Decision' To Discontinue Windows Phone

> If you own a cell phone, chances are it's running iOS or Android. These two operating systems utterly dominate the market and are present on over 99% of phones currently in use worldwide.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1643513/why-microsoft-discontinued-windows-phone/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689f55338d11f56dabbe7f48)
- **Published:** 2025-08-15
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #microsoft #motorola #samsung #google #lenovo #apple #phone #companies
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