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Winsage
August 16, 2024

These 12 features are disappearing from Windows — if they haven’t already

Since its launch in late 2021, Windows 11 has seen the removal and deprecation of several features: 1. The Mail and Calendar app will be replaced by the web-based Outlook app. 2. Tablet mode has been eliminated in Windows 11. 3. Windows Timeline did not transition to Windows 11 and is now only supported locally on Windows 10. 4. Windows Speech Recognition is being replaced by Voice Access. 5. Steps Recorder is set to be phased out in favor of video recording capabilities in the Snipping Tool. 6. Internet Explorer was officially retired in February 2023, and the original version of Microsoft Edge was replaced by a new Chromium-based version. 7. Windows Mixed Reality has been deprecated, with support until 2026. 8. Paint 3D has been officially deprecated, available for download until November 4th, 2024. 9. Chat with Microsoft Teams was removed in version 23H2, making Teams a standalone application. 10. WordPad is confirmed for removal in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. 11. Cortana is no longer operational as of October 2023. 12. The ability to run Android apps on Windows was discontinued in March 2024, with installed apps usable until March 2025.
3D app and game design platform Spline raises $10M and extends support to Android - SiliconANGLE
AppWizard
August 13, 2024

3D app and game design platform Spline raises $10M and extends support to Android – SiliconANGLE

Spline Inc. has secured funding in its latest Series A round, led by Third Point Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Gradient Ventures, Firestreak, and angel investors Jorn van Dijk and Guillermo Rauch. The startup has launched Android support, expanding its platform's collaborative capabilities for developers. Spline offers a no-code 3D design platform that allows users to create 3D content without extensive coding knowledge, featuring tools for 3D modeling, animation, material layers, sculpting, a physics engine, and generative AI. It claims to be the first platform enabling no-code 3D design specifically for Android applications. New features include a "Real-time API" for dynamic 3D creations and support for webhooks, enhancing interactivity and allowing integration with third-party tools. Spline aims to use the funding to further develop its platform and integrate more AI design capabilities.
Paint 3D to be retired as Microsoft continues streamlining Windows apps
Winsage
August 11, 2024

Paint 3D to be retired as Microsoft continues streamlining Windows apps

Redmond has announced the discontinuation of Paint 3D, which will be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4, with all updates ceasing permanently. Paint 3D was launched in 2017 as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update, featuring 3D modeling capabilities and a user-friendly interface. Despite its initial promise, it struggled to achieve widespread adoption, as many users preferred the original Paint app. Microsoft has also been phasing out other Windows 10-era applications as it transitions to Windows 11. Users with Paint 3D installed will still be able to use it after the November cut-off date, but no updates will be provided.
Microsoft will axe the Paint 3D app soon — will be removed from the Microsoft Store in November, cementing classic Windows Paint's revival | Tom's Hardware
Winsage
August 11, 2024

Microsoft will axe the Paint 3D app soon — will be removed from the Microsoft Store in November, cementing classic Windows Paint’s revival | Tom’s Hardware

Paint 3D will be retired and will not be available in the Microsoft Store or receive future updates starting on November 4, 2024. It was launched in 2017 with a focus on 3D modeling and introduced features like layers, transparency effects, and background removal. However, user reception was mixed, leading Microsoft to keep both Paint 3D and the classic Paint app available on Windows 10 and 11. The classic Paint app has since received enhancements, including layers and auto background removal, and recently gained an AI-powered upgrade with the Cocreator feature for Microsoft Copilot users. The 3D functionalities of Paint 3D did not capture a mainstream audience, prompting Microsoft to merge sought-after features into the classic Paint app. Microsoft Paint has been a staple since its launch in 1985 and continues to receive updates, maintaining its relevance despite competition from more advanced software.
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