# The Windows Phone: an $8 Billion fiasco | Sidebean

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Published: 2026-07-26T11:36:00+00:00
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The Windows Phone: an $8 Billion fiasco We don't just make videos. Slidebean helps founders navigate Fundraising: The Slidebean Platform ► https://slidebean.com/accelerate Microsoft is back at it with phones. A foldable phone this time. It's been more than two years since Windows Phones were discontinued in 2017, and they have now released the Surface Duo. It is their take on the dual-screen devices trend that has been building up for a time. But this one is different for Microsoft. First, it's more of a mini-tablet type of device than just a phone. Most importantly, though, it runs Android instead of Windows. So, in the light of this supposed second round for Microsoft making phones, let's remember the OG Windows Phone and the epic failure that it was. Welcome to Company Forensics: Windows Phone #startups #Slidebean #WindowsPhone #Microsoft 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Windows Phone: Microsoft did it again 3:57 - YouTube vs. Windows Phone 5:56 - Windows Phone: Windows 10X, a new promise Recommended videos: Zune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8vfVwk2XUs Nokia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWkqpT4tVvs Read the video transcription + sources: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-windows-phone?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-content Follow us Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebean Caya Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/ Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes. Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories aro…

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