Microsoft’s former head of design for Windows and devices has started a new role at Amazon this week. Ralf Groene was responsible for the design of Microsoft’s Surface tablet, and worked closely with former Windows and Surface chief Panos Panay on a line of Surface devices over the past decade.

Another key figure behind Microsoft's Surface devices has joined Amazon and former Windows and Surface lead Panos Panay.

Ralf Groene, a key figure in the design of Microsoft's devices for more than 17 years, has emerged from a short-lived retirement with a new role, as the vice president leading design for Amazon's Devices & Services business.

In the latest step in its years-long battle to get customers to upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft has confirmed it will no longer be supporting Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 beginning October 14, 2025. “To use Microsoft 365 Applications on your device, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11," the company confirmed in a blog post.

Microsoft will stop supporting Office apps on Windows 10 this year. Also it really wants you to upgrade to Windows 11. According to a Microsoft blog post, the company will end support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 on Oct.

Although Microsoft is allowing people to keep using Windows 10 for another year, it won't be supporting Microsoft 365 apps during that time. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox