Project Astoria: Microsoft Ka Wo Smartphone Idea Jo Mobile Industry Badal Sakta Tha
Updated for 2026: Android aur iPhone ka monopoly todne ke bilkul kareeb Microsoft pahunch chuka tha. Project Astoria ek aisa idea tha jo Windows Phone ko zinda rakh sakta tha, lekin use khud Microsoft ne cancel kar diya.
Project Astoria Kya Tha?
Project Astoria Microsoft ka ek compatibility project tha jiska purpose Android apps ko Windows Phone par minimal changes ke saath run karna tha.
- Android apps ko Windows Phone par port karna
- Developers ke liye entry barrier kam karna
- Windows Phone ecosystem ko boost dena
Microsoft Ne Project Astoria Cancel Kyun Kiya?
Google Play Services support, developer confusion aur Microsoft ka UWP par heavy focus — ye teen major reasons bane.
2026 Mein Project Astoria Kitna Relevant Hai?
Cross-platform aur AI optimization ke era me Project Astoria ka concept aaj bhi relevant aur realistic lagta hai.
Final Verdict
Project Astoria ek visionary idea tha jo execution aur long-term commitment ki kami ki wajah se cancel ho gaya. Aaj bhi ye project ek classic "What If?" example hai.