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From 2014 to 2016, Windows Phone maintained a presence in the Philippine market through devices from Microsoft Lumia and local brand Cherry Mobile. The platform offered budget-friendly smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1 and the newer Windows 10 Mobile, with some models receiving notable carrier and software support locally. Here's a look back at the Windows Phone landscape in the Philippines during that period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which local banks had apps for Windows Phone?

Based on a 2016 guide, BPI was the only local bank explicitly mentioned to have a mobile banking app supporting Windows Phone, alongside Android and iOS.

Did Globe Telecom offer any special services for Windows Phone users?

Yes. In June 2015, Globe Telecom launched Direct Carrier Billing for the Windows Mobile Store. This allowed Globe Postpaid, Prepaid, and TM subscribers to charge app and in-app purchases to their postpaid bill or prepaid load.

What was Microsoft's upgrade promise for Windows Phone 8 devices?

In November 2014, Microsoft announced that all Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8 would be upgraded to the next version of the OS, which was Windows 10.