Winsage
August 16, 2024
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.
