14 DAY TRIAL // It’s not a secret that the most hardcore Windows Phone fans blame Microsoft for abandoning its own mobile platform and focus on Android and iOS, but on every occasion, the software giant says this isn’t the case and reiterates commitment to its own operating system.
Joe Belfiore, who has long been the go-to person for everything Windows Phone, addressed the criticism on Twitter, after several posts aimed against Microsoft for offering features to link Android and iPhones with Windows 10 PCs, but without any mention of Windows 10 Mobile.
“I honestly don't get why they hate windows phone so much. The OS is so good, edge is awesome, continuum is amazing. Android is so rubbish,” user @maxgetsit tweeted. “We don't feel the love though. We usually feel more like 2nd class citizens when it comes to MS products and services. Just sayin',” @Dan12R continued.
We love Windows Phone. And that’s why we love iPhone too.
But as far as Joe Belfiore is concerned, the company does not hate Windows Phone and this is exactly why the company is improving iPhone and Android apps. While it’s quite a challenge to figure out what one has to do with the other, here’s Belfiore’s tweet:
“We have no hate for WP! In fact, we're trying to bring some of it's benefits (Cortana, PC connection) to our tons of iOS/Android users,” he said, before eventually calling for iPhone users to try out the company’s latest Windows 10 build and send feedback to the company on the linking feature.
“iPhone users... We're waiting for an app update in the App Store. When that's online, you're up. Doesn't require a new build of iOS, etc,” he posted.
Rumor has it that Microsoft is indeed working on an overhaul of Windows 10 Mobile and just yesterday the company shipped a surprise new feature for the platform at a time when everyone thought the company is all about bug fixes.
Several company employees also hinted on Twitter that something big might be coming, but once again, no specifics have ever been provided and even the most hardcore fans seem to be losing their patience.
We have no hate for WP! In fact, we're trying to bring some of it's benefits (Cortana, PC connection) to our tons of iOS/Android users. — Joe Belfiore (@joebelfiore) July 26, 2017