App Deprecation
The latest App Deprecation coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
IT admins: Microsoft 3D Viewer leaves Store July 1, 2026; switch to Babylon.js now
July 1, 2026 marks the end of the road for the Microsoft 3D Viewer app in the Microsoft Store. After that date, new installations will be impossible, and while existing copies will continue to...
Microsoft to Halt New Outlook Lite Installs in October, Pushing Users to Heavier Outlook Mobile App
Microsoft will block new installations of its lightweight Outlook Lite Android app beginning October 6, 2025, leaving users of entry-level devices and limited data plans without a streamlined,...
Microsoft Windows Maps App Officially Deprecated, Removal Set for July 2025
Microsoft has announced the deprecation and upcoming removal of the Windows Maps app, a native mapping application that has been part of the Windows ecosystem since 2014. This decision marks a...
Windows Maps App to Retire in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Professionals
Windows Maps App to Retire in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Professionals Introduction Microsoft is officially retiring the Windows Maps app from Windows 11, with complete removal scheduled for...
Microsoft to Deprecate Windows Maps App by July 2025, Shifts to Bing and Azure Maps
Microsoft Windows Maps App Deprecation: What It Means for Users and IT Microsoft has officially announced the forthcoming deprecation of the Windows Maps app, marking the end of an era for the native...
Microsoft to Deprecate Dev Home App for Windows 11 in 2025: Implications and Future Directions
Microsoft to Deprecate Dev Home App for Windows 11 in 2025: Implications and Future Directions Introduction In a significant development for the developer community, Microsoft has announced the...