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I remember a lot of positive commentary on Windows Phone's UI and concepts. It was distinctive from iPhone and Android, which, with Android largely aping iOS, w

I remember a lot of positive commentary on Windows Phone's UI and concepts. It was distinctive from iPhone and Android, which, with Android largely aping iOS, were pretty same-same, so it was a refreshing reinterpretation. And besides that, a third credible competitor was and still is welcome. I think you were far from alone in your disappointment watching it wither on the vine.

jinushaun 3y ago
I owned a windows phone. No. It was bad. It had all the misguided UX problems of Windows 8, but in your pocket. Such bad usability. Given more time, I don’t think it would’ve gotten better based on other MS software offerings in 2023