Change.org petition seeks to revive Windows Phone, and dozens are signing up! (including me … ) — “Third time’s a charm.”

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Christmas vacation is just around the corner, and I’m already daydreaming about it! But I can’t resist writing about Windows Phone – I’ll take any opportunity to do so, no matter what. And that opportunity is now!

There’s a chance Windows Phone might make a comeback! A petition on Change.org, started by Σπύρος Κ from Greece, is gaining traction and could potentially bring it back.

If you’re wondering what I’m referring to, Windows Phone was essentially the third major smartphone platform, following Android and iOS. It had an interface similar to Windows, and it was known for being both easy to use and visually appealing. It featured simple, customizable app tiles that displayed useful information directly on your home screen.

Microsoft abruptly ended support for the platform with a single tweet, stating it was no longer a focus, even though they had built a large community of millions of users and sold millions of phones through partners like Nokia. They even bought Nokia’s phone business but closed it down quickly, a decision CEO Satya Nadella later admitted he regretted.

This petition, like many before it, asks Microsoft to bring back Windows Phone using Windows 11. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to get a response from the company.

The petition asks Microsoft to bring back Windows Phone, which many fans believe was a groundbreaking platform that was simply too early for its time.

Windows Phone stood out with its sleek, quick, and user-friendly design, offering features like Live Tiles and seamless integration with Microsoft services. While the market is currently led by iOS and Android, there’s still a desire for another mobile platform that prioritizes simplicity, getting things done, and giving users more control. We’re not hoping for a simple revival of the old Windows Phone, but a completely new version built with modern technology.

Windows Phone is now just a fond memory, remembered for its innovative ideas. Microsoft currently has no plans to re-enter the mobile phone market, despite what many believe is a clear need for them to have a phone product again.

For a while, it seemed like Microsoft was aiming to create a phone experience similar to Windows, inspired by their cancelled Surface Andromeda and the ultimately released, but short-lived, Surface Duo. However, after key figures like Panos Panay and Steve Ballmer left the company, Microsoft lost much of its enthusiasm for creating consumer electronics, beyond the Xbox. Even with Xbox, they’re now leaning towards letting other companies manufacture the hardware, as seen with devices like the ASUS-built Xbox Ally.

I believe there’s a real possibility for a Windows 11 phone that offers a fully immersive, Xbox-like experience on a small screen. Windows’ flexibility and open nature could potentially compete with Android and iOS in specific areas, especially now that Arm-based devices are becoming powerful enough to run Windows smoothly, and Windows works better on Arm processors thanks to improvements like Prism.

Even so, it’s enjoyable to imagine. With Satya Nadella leading Microsoft, a change like this is highly unlikely. The opportunity has passed, and Microsoft is firmly committed to its current direction.

I don’t think Microsoft will ever truly succeed in AI because they don’t have a mobile platform. It’s a shame Satya Nadella didn’t prioritize the Nokia deal more, knowing what we know now about the future of AI. But it’s too late – we can only imagine how things might have turned out differently.

Should Microsoft try to revive its mobile operating system, or is it time to move on? Cast your vote in the poll and share your opinion!

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2025-12-24 13:10