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AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Microsoft shuts down Android Outlook app

Microsoft will retire Outlook Lite for Android on May 25, 2026, after which users will no longer be able to access emails through the app. New downloads of Outlook Lite ceased in October 2025. Users will be guided to transition to the full Outlook app, and their accounts and data will remain intact. Outlook Lite was designed for low-end devices and had over 10 million downloads in its first year but struggled in the market. The trend of phasing out Lite applications is seen as a response to improved smartphone capabilities and internet connectivity. Users have just over a month to transition before the official retirement of Outlook Lite.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Samsung Messages app will be discontinued soon: Here’s what to know

Samsung has announced that its Samsung Messages application will cease operations in July 2026, encouraging users to migrate to Google Messages, which will become the default messaging app for Samsung device owners. Customers will receive in-app notifications to guide them through the transition process. The decision to discontinue Samsung Messages is part of a strategy to enhance user experience by providing a more secure and feature-rich messaging platform with advanced features like AI-powered scam detection and spam filtering.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Samsung to End Messaging App, Switch Users to Google

Samsung will discontinue its Samsung Messages app in July 2026, urging users to switch to Google Messages. Users should download Google Messages and set it as their default messaging app before the shutdown. Users with older Android devices (Android 11 or earlier) will not be affected. Newer Samsung Galaxy models will not be able to download Samsung Messages from the Galaxy Store.

AppWizard

April 3, 2026

Meta to shut down Messenger.com

Meta will close Messenger.com on April 16, 2026, redirecting users to Facebook’s messaging page. Users in Vietnam have started receiving notifications about this change. After the transition, users must either reactivate their Facebook accounts or switch to the Messenger mobile app. For those without a Facebook account, the Messenger mobile app will still be available. Users can retrieve their chat history with a PIN after creating a backup. This decision is part of Meta's strategy to phase out desktop services, following the discontinuation of Messenger applications for Mac and Windows. User feedback on platforms like X and Reddit indicates dissatisfaction with the loss of browser access for Messenger. Messenger was originally introduced as Facebook Chat in 2008, became a standalone app in 2011, and was reintegrated into the Facebook app in 2023.

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Meta to Close Messenger.com Website in April 2026 | Ukraine news

Meta will close its standalone Messenger.com site in April 2026, after which users will be redirected to Facebook Messenger for messaging. Accessing messages through a browser will require a Facebook account, while those without an account can still use the mobile Messenger app. Users are advised to evaluate their communication methods and familiarize themselves with the Facebook Messenger interface in preparation for the transition.

Winsage

September 7, 2025

As Windows 10 reaches end of life, Windows 11 is LOSING market share

Windows 10 is nearing the end of its mainstream support, with its market share increasing to 45.53 percent in August 2025, while Windows 11's share has declined to 49.08 percent. In June 2025, Windows 11's share was 47.98 percent, and it peaked at 53.51 percent in July 2025. Additionally, Windows 7 has seen a resurgence, holding a market share of 3.59 percent.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Windows 10 turns ten years old today

Microsoft released Windows 10 on July 29, 2015, as a response to dissatisfaction with Windows 8. The operating system replaced the touch-centric design of Windows 8 with a more traditional desktop experience and began to surpass Windows 7 in popularity between spring 2017 and early 2018. By the end of 2021, over 80 percent of Windows computers were running Windows 10, aided by free upgrade offers. Jerry Nixon, a senior developer at Microsoft, referred to Windows 10 as the "last Windows," a sentiment echoed in the Windows Internals manual. However, Windows 11 was announced on June 24, 2021, and officially released on October 5, 2021. Despite free upgrades from Windows 10, Windows 11 has struggled to gain popularity due to its lack of groundbreaking features and stringent system requirements. As of now, Windows 10 remains installed on over half of all Windows PCs and laptops. General support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, after which users will no longer receive security updates.

Winsage

July 5, 2025

Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 in worldwide market share after nearly four years

Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most popular Microsoft operating system globally. This shift occurs as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life date this October, leading to a decline in its user base. Data from StatCounter indicates that while Windows 10 had a stable user count for several months, its share has recently decreased significantly, prompting users to transition to Windows 11. Despite the availability of free options for extending Windows 10 security support, many users have chosen to upgrade to Windows 11, reflecting growing confidence in its capabilities. Windows currently holds a collective market share of 70.14%, compared to OS X at 9.87% and both Linux and macOS around 5%.

Winsage

June 6, 2025

Microsoft’s latest campaign to push Windows 10 users to Windows 11 has a sinister feel to it

Microsoft is urging users to transition to Windows 11 as support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. The company emphasizes the importance of upgrading to Windows 11 or purchasing a new PC to "stay on the right side of risk" due to the cessation of security updates for Windows 10. A promotional video on the official Windows YouTube channel highlights these points and encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro PCs with Intel vPro technology. The messaging has received mixed reactions, with some users expressing discomfort with its tone.

Tech Optimizer

September 25, 2024

Kaspersky Antivirus Software Automatically Transitions to UltraAV for US Subscribers

Customers in the United States using Kaspersky's antivirus software are transitioning to a new product from UltraAV due to Kaspersky's exit from the US market following Department of Commerce sanctions. Kaspersky has partnered with UltraAV, a subsidiary of the Pango Group, to continue providing cybersecurity protection. Users have been informed of this change through email updates, and the transition is being implemented in phases to minimize disruption. UltraAV's antivirus includes features like a password manager, VPN, and identity theft protection for up to 20 devices, but lacks Kaspersky's webcam protection and online payment safeguards. Billing will remain unchanged, and users will receive instructions for activating their new accounts. Notifications about the transition started on September 5, and Kaspersky support will end on September 30.