Slack for Windows Phone sees its final update

It's fourth dimension to say goodbye to the Slack app for Windows Phone. As of its nigh recent update, Slack has confirmed that information technology volition no longer ship updates for Microsoft's slowly withering mobile platform.

In an update shipped out last week, Slack began alerting users to the modify, stating (via Windows Latest):

This will be the last version of Slack for Windows Phone. It comes with improvements – like bug fixes and better file handling – and we hope it works for you, equally long as you lot need it.

Cheers then much for your support and feedback, and for using Slack.

Slack for Windows Telephone never left beta – it yet carries the tag on the Microsoft Store – but the app was fairly active with issues fix updates over its lifetime. Nevertheless, given the status of Microsoft's mobile efforts, it's non surprising to see Slack leaving the app to rot on the vine. A number of other high-contour apps take taken the same rails in recent months.

As for the future, the Slack app will continue to be bachelor on the Microsoft Shop, information technology just won't receive whatsoever more problems fixes or improvements. Should null break, the app will keep to work as it currently does. However, whatever major alter on Slack'due south terminate – or Microsoft's– could break the app at any time.

See at Microsoft Store

We may earn a committee for purchases using our links. Acquire more.

New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

Oh Dearest

New written report reveals Microsoft'southward futurity AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

Business Insider has today published a follow-up report with more details almost Microsoft'south canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a set of screens inside, powered by a Samsung telephone in your pocket.

Keeping it affordable

Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-8 Windows PCs

Starting at only $250, Microsoft'southward first foray into affordable laptops for the instruction market is a winner. With a gorgeous pattern, first-class thermals, and a fantastic typing feel, Microsoft would do right to sell this direct to consumers likewise. Allow'due south just hope Intel can make a ameliorate CPU.