Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows 10 on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
It's another Wednesday, which means it's time for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel to prepare for a new Windows 11 preview build! Today's build is 22538, and is rolling out now with improvements to the new voice access feature, in addition to other minor changes and enhnacements.
If your Surface Pro is your main PC, you can use a docking station to turn it into a powerful workstation. Here's our recommendation for the best dock.
I love FlexiSpot products, so it should come as no surprise to hear I already use many of their products every day. I have a FlexiSpot standing desk and FlexiSpot chair that I use to do most of my work every day. They're great. So when FlexiSpot reached out and asked if I wanted to review their new FlexiSpot fitness chair, I couldn't pass up the offer. So this is my review.
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Microsoft is now shipping a handful of "Teams Certified" PC accessories, designed primarily for those who often find themselves in conference calls using Microsoft Teams in their day-to-day work lives. Today, we're reviewing the new modern headsets.
It's another week, which means it's time for another Windows 11 Insider build. Today's build is 22533, and features a new volume UI among other minor changes and enhancements.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with LTE capabilities is now available to order direct from the Microsoft Store. Just a handful of months after the Surface Pro 8 went on sale, the LTE models can now be ordered in both Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 models, though it appears it's only available in the Platinum colorway.
Leaked renders have today revealed that Microsoft may be readying up a black version of the Surface Go 3, dubbed "Satin Black." Microsoft is set to launch the 4G LTE models of the Surface Go 3 very soon, which may also line up with the launch of this new black variant as well.
Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 Dev Channel build for 2022, and it's packing a handful of notable new changes and enhancements
A new build of Microsoft Launcher has begun rolling out on Android, and it features the removal of a feature that's been part of the launcher since the very beginning. Starting with this build, it appears the built-in Microsoft News feed has been taken out.
Starting today, Insiders in the Beta Channel on Windows 11 can begin testing Microsoft's new Notepad app that was first unveiled last year, featuring a redesigned interface that better aligns it with the rest of Windows 11's modern design language.
AT&T has announced that it will begin selling the Surface Go 3 with 4G LTE on January 7, with pricing starting at $729. Microsoft announced that the Surface Go 3 would get a 4G LTE model in early 2022, and it appears stock for that SKU is now beginning to appear online.
Microsoft has today provided an update on the status of the Android 11 update for Surface Duo V1. The company had initially stated that it intended to ship the update before the end of 2021, but that never happened. Now, Microsoft has issued a statement to Windows Central that explains why the update never arrived and when users can expect to see it begin rolling out.
Intel has today announced a new foldable display spec for its PC partners that will enable new and unique device form factors with foldable screens. Intel says the first foldable PCs adopting this new spec will begin shipping this year, opening the door to a flurry of new and unique Windows PCs.
HP has unveiled another new all-in-one at CES 2022 in the form of the ENVY 27, a smaller version of the ENVY 34 it announced a few months back. Featuring a 27-inch display, Intel 11th-Gen chips, a 4K display, and more.
Dell has unveiled the XPS 13 Plus, a new XPS 13 with a brand-new futuristic design, featuring a haptic trackpad, capacitive function keys, and edge-to-edge keyboard, and more.
Back in September, Microsoft confirmed to media that it was working on bringing Android 11 to Surface Duo V1 customers before the end of 2021. That news came after the company had already said it planned to ship Android 11 for Surface Duo 1 in the summer of 2021. Unfortunately, as the world enters a new year, Microsoft still hasn't delivered this crucial update.
2021 was a surprisingly big year for Microsoft, with the introduction of a new version of Windows, the unveiling of a new flagship Surface laptop and major redesign of the Surface Pro, and the 20th anniversary of Xbox. Can we expect 2022 to be on a similar level in regard to huge announcements, changes, and milestones?
Happy Holidays! We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, it's our final episode of the year. Zac reviews the Xbox documentary: 'Power On', which is available to watch for free on YouTube. He and Dan also talk about the OPPO Find N, expectations for Microsoft in 2022, and the Surface Adaptive Kit.
It's been well over a year since the first Surface Duo hit the market, yet its built-in launcher experience still pales in comparison to the version of Microsoft Launcher you can get on other smartphones. Heck, it pales in comparison to Pixel and Samsung launchers too regarding fit and finish. For some reason, Microsoft has opted to leave the Microsoft Launcher on Surface Duo incredibly...