Microsoft is killing Windows Phone's Rooms group chat

When Windows Phone 8 launched back in 2012, one of the biggest new features was Rooms, an extension to the People hub that let users hold conversations and share photos, notes, and calendars in private groups. It evidently didn't make much of a splash, however, as Microsoft has announced that it's ending support for the service next month. "We're making way for new features in Windows 10 that will help you stay in touch with the people that matter most," the company says in an email.