Why are Windows Phones still getting OS updates (and do they do anything) and can you use the new Surface Headphones wirelessly with an Xbox? Plus, I discuss the contentious Type-C issue with the new Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 and using xCloud with Andromeda.
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Audience questions Episode 54
Why did my dead Lumia 950XL just receive an update? - Gabriel I.
With the recent xCloud announcement, do you see this as a launch alongside Andromeda? - Steven L.
Will the new Surface Headphones be able to connect wirelessly to the Xbox? - @DarkKnightJavi
Do you know why Microsoft decided to leave USB Type-C out of the updated Surface models? @DeadWords44
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