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These 4 Android launchers prove Windows Phone's design never really died

Discover how these Android apps can bring back the best features of Windows Phone, including live tiles and iconic design.
AOL

This Smartphone Lets You Use Windows, But Is Far From A New Windows Phone

Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows Phone all the way back in 2017, a move that CEO Satya Nadella came to regret years later. Even though some enthusiasts are trying to keep their aging Windows Phone ...
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I miss Windows Phone, so I turned my Android into one (and it’s great)

Microsoft's failed Windows Phone brought us one of the most beautiful and innovative user interfaces ever. Metro, with its tile-based vertically-scrolling UI, felt alive and novel. And it was. But it ...
GizChina

Bring Windows Phone Back to Life on Android with this Launcher

These apps recreate the Windows Phone feel without complicated settings or root access.

Using Windows Phone in 2026 reminded me just how badly I miss it

I recently decided to play around with Windows Phone for the first time in years — and it made me realize how much I miss the ...
Android Authority

This Android launcher reminds me of Windows Phone in the best possible way

I have a confession to make: I wasn’t an Android phone fan at first. I wasn’t an iPhone enthusiast, either. Instead, I was a full-fledged Windows Phone disciple. I absolutely loved the Metro UI, ...
Liliputing

MaxSense UI crams the kitchen sink onto HTC Windows Phone models

HTC’s Sense user interface for Windows Mobile phones replaces the custom Windows Phone user interface with a series of widgets and menus that make it easier to navigate with your fingertips and see ...