These are the phones you need for Windows 10’s best new feature (2024)

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Windows 10 Mobile supports "Continuum", a feature that allows supported devices to connect to an external display, and scale its user interface and apps into a "PC-like" desktop interface with support for mouse and keyboard input over USB or Bluetooth.

The last feature update is the Fall Creators Update. The last version of Windows 10 Mobile reached the end of life on January 14, 2020. Development for Windows 10 Mobile has completely ceased since then.

What does end of support for Windows 10 Mobile entail? As of December 10, 2019, Windows 10 Mobile users are no longer eligible to receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free assisted support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft for free.

Windows 10 and Windows 11 feature updates are released annually in the second half of the calendar year.

The Phone Link experience will come preinstalled on your PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11, simply search “Phone Link” in Start menu. If you are on Windows 10 and cannot find Phone Link, you may need to update to a later version of Windows 10 or download Phone Link directly from the Microsoft Store.

Unlike Windows 8, Windows 10 makes a clear distinction between desktops and tablets. If you're using a keyboard and mouse with Windows 10, you'll be in desktop mode by default. If your computer also has a touchscreen, you can go into tablet mode at any time.

Windows 10 Home and Pro follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy. Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. The current version, 22H2, will be the final version of Windows 10, and all editions will remain in support with monthly security update releases through that date.

Can I still use Windows 10 after 2025? ›

Original Story 12/3/23: Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. But if you desperately need to keep using that older operating system rather than upgrading to Windows 11, you can pay to extend the expiration date, Microsoft announced today.

More secure - Windows 10 has been built with security in mind and is twice as secure as Windows 7 when it comes to falling victim to viruses and malware. Greater Office 365 and OneDrive integration, ensuring that your data remains secure and available to you on multiple devices.

In a few words, the app gap. There were no enough apps for Windows Mobile and that is why people did not want it. And, because people did not want to buy Windows Phones, the developers did not invest their time developing apps for the platform.

In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. To manage your options and see available updates, select Check for Windows updates. Or select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .

Do you ever think about installing Windows 10 on the Android (phone) operating system? Yes, you can, but there have some risks involved. One of the essential things you need is a high-quality working Android device.

Windows 10 users can get the benefit of using Android apps on their desktop, via the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), thanks to a freshly discovered fudge – but it's not something we'd recommend the average user takes the plunge with.