If you've got a Microsoft Lumia 640 or Lumia 640 XL, your luck has run out. Support for Windows 10 Mobile version 1703 ends today, which means that you'll gets your last update at 10am PT.
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The project to run Windows RT on Windows phones has reached a new milestone. The Lumia 640 XL being used as a test device for this project is now able to run Microsoft Store apps as well.
For quite a while, Microsoft enthusiasts have been working on running Windows RT on the Lumia 640 XL. Now, GPU support on the aforementioned phone's processor and audio via Bluetooth has been enabled.
As Microsoft continues performing the last rites on Windows 10 Mobile, loyalists of the platform are dealt with another blow. The Lumia 640 and 640XL won't be receiving the Fall Creators Update.
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Months after its own Windows 10 Mobile devices ran out of stock in the UK, Microsoft has removed the last Lumia handsets from its store there, leaving just two Windows phones available to purchase.
After slowly selling out of its new models and later refurbished ones, AT&T has removed all listings for Windows phones from its website. However, the Microsoft Store still sells them.
While AT&T hasn't offered any new Windows phones for some time, it still sells some 'Certified Like-New' Lumias, although today, some of those listings have been removed from the carrier's website.
After removing the listings over the last few weeks, the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (AT&T model), unlocked Lumia 650, and Acer Liquid Jade Primo are all back in the US Microsoft Store.
After selling out of the Microsoft Lumia 950 just yesterday, AT&T has published listings on its website for 'Certified Like-New' models of both the Lumia 640 XL and the Lumia 950.
Microsoft's clearance sale invites buyers to "save up to 50% on select phone accessories" - but just four products are listed as part of the promotion, one of which isn't even offered with a discount.
For the third time this week, Microsoft has removed one of its Lumias from its online Microsoft Store - this time, it's the AT&T variant of the Lumia 640 XL. The unlocked model still has its listing.
After selling out of all models last week, some Microsoft Lumias are back in stock in the Microsoft Store, including the unlocked Lumia 640 XL, Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, and AT&T Lumia 950.
After a roller coaster week of being in-stock, out of stock, in-stock, and out of stock again, the AT&T variant of the Lumia 640 XL is back in stock at the online Microsoft Store for the price of $99.
After getting the device back in stock a couple times, seemingly in short supply, the Microsoft Store is once again out of stock of the AT&T variant of the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL.
Microsoft's Lumia 640 XL seems to be the phone that simply won't go away, as the device is once again back in stock in the company's online store. The device had only been sold out since yesterday.
After briefly having both the unlocked and AT&T models of the Lumia 640 XL back in stock, Microsoft is once again out of stock on all models of the plus-sized mid-range device.
Last night, the Lumia 640 XL suddenly showed that it was in stock in the Microsoft Store, after months of being sold out. Less than a day later, it's once again showing as out of stock.
The Microsoft Store has been out of Lumia 640 XL stock for several weeks, but now, it's again offering the AT&T model for $99.99, while the unlocked version can be picked up for $149.
Microsoft's impressive Lumia 640 XL is now available for just $69.99 in two configurations: the AT&T model in black with 4G LTE; or unlocked, in a selection of colors, but without 4G connectivity.
Over seven months after Microsoft released the Windows 10 Mobile update, and five months after AT&T made it available for the Lumia 640, the carrier has finally approved the upgrade for the 640 XL.
While AT&T recently slashed the cost of the Lumia 640 XL to $99, you can now get an unlocked model of the supersized Windows phone for just $79.99, available in black, white, orange or blue.
Microsoft has marked down the AT&T model of the Lumia 640 XL to just $99, which is two thirds of its previous price of $149. It's available without a contract, and you can upgrade it to Windows 10.
After slashing 27% off the £219 price of its 5.7-inch Lumia 640 XL in January, Microsoft has now reduced it by a further 20%, along with an identical price cut for the 5-inch Lumia 640.
The Lumia 640 XL is now available from AT&T for $149.99, and there's no indication that it's a limited-time offer - but curiously, the same AT&T-locked model is still $249.99 on the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft has cut a third off the price of its supersized Lumia 640 XL, bringing it down to $199 unlocked - and it appears to be a permanent price cut as the company phases out its older handsets.
The 640 XL now costs £59 less in a deal that will continue until June 30 or "while supplies last", suggesting that Microsoft is clearing stocks of the device, just nine months after it went on sale.
The unlocked version of the Lumia 640 XL - Microsoft's supersized lower-mid-range Windows Phone - is usually priced at $299, but it's available with $50 off its regular price until January 3.
AdDuplex's latest stats show another big monthly increase in Windows 10 Mobile usage, and also reveal which is more popular between Microsoft's new Lumia 950 and 950 XL flagships in various markets.
Our September giveaway of the Lumia 640 XL and Sandisk 64GB microSDXC card was one of our most popular ever - so in the first of our Christmas giveaways, we're giving you the chance to win them again!
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Microsoft has confirmed to Neowin that ten Lumia handsets will be upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile initially, but made it clear that it plans to update "all Lumia devices running Lumia Denim software".
Microsoft has posted a list of phones which it says "will receive a free upgrade [to Windows 10 Mobile] when available" - but it's not clear if those devices not listed will miss out on the upgrade.
The Microsoft Store continues to sell the 5.7-inch Lumia 640 XL for £219 SIM-free - but you can now buy the gigantic Windows Phone in the UK for a lot less: it's currently available from only £159.99.
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