Today is the last day you can use Cortana on iOS and Android

Today is the last day that you tin can ask Cortana a question on iOS and Android — or use it at all on a smartphone. The Cortana app is going away entirely on these platforms. Even if yous already have the app installed, it won't be supported after today.

The demise of Cortana on iOS and Android has been known for some time. Not only did Microsoft announce the news last twelvemonth, the apps on iOS and Android started showing a alert banner about their end of support last week.

A Microsoft support document explains the end of back up for the apps:

Every bit we announced in July, we will shortly exist ending back up for the Cortana app on Android and iOS, as Cortana continues its evolution as a productivity assistant.

As of March 31, 2022, the Cortana content you created–such as reminders and lists–will no longer function in the Cortana mobile app, just can notwithstanding be accessed through Cortana in Windows. Also, Cortana reminders, lists, and tasks are automatically synced to the Microsoft To Do app, which yous tin download to your telephone for gratis.

After March 31, 2022, the Cortana mobile app on your phone volition no longer exist supported.

Microsoft shifted Cortana towards productivity, including helping people get piece of work done on Microsoft 365 apps and services.

When Microsoft announced the end of Cortana on iOS and Android, our senior editor Zac Bowden explained why the company needs to cover Alexa and Google Assistant.

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