Proto gestures
Microsoft Lumia 950 originally had gestures that made it much 'smarter'
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We go hands-on with an early Lumia 950 prototype featuring smart gestures that never made it into the device that was released.
Zac Bowden
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.
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Microsoft did good
Windows Central Podcast 109: New ARM PCs, Microsoft earnings, Andromeda
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: New ARM PCs, Microsoft earnings, Andromeda sightings, and more!
Version 1809
Microsoft releases another patch for Insiders on Windows 10 version 1809
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Another test patch for Insiders on the October 2018 Update brings with it more fixes in preparation for release.
An app for 3D stuff
Check out the new 3D viewer app for Windows 10
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Microsoft is redoing its Mixed Reality Viewer app with a more professional look and feel, along with a rebrand to 3D Viewer. Let's take a closer look.
RIP
Microsoft Teams for Windows 10 S is dead
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Microsoft is killing its Teams app for Windows 10 S, meaning S mode users will have to use the website from now on.
Buyer's guide
Torn between the Surface Go and Surface Pro? Perhaps we can help
We live and breathe Windows devices, including those from Microsoft, and have reviewed them all to find the best one that fits you
Prototype Lumia 640 cover
Microsoft Research demos prototype smartphone cover with e-ink display
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Microsoft's research division has come up with a new concept for smartphone covers that adds a secondary display, expanding screen real estate for content without buying a larger phone.
Two years on
How's the original Surface Studio holding up in 2019?
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The Surface Studio is now two years old, which is super old in tech years. So, how is it holding up in 2019, and should you buy one?
Back one last time
I returned to Windows 10 Mobile and the HP Elite x3 — here's what I learned
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I've missed Windows 10 Mobile, so I went back to see how it's holding up. Here's my experience using the HP Elite x3 during the last few weeks.
The Perfect Surface?
Windows Central Podcast 108: Surface reviews, Cortana updates, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: 1809 pulled, Project xCloud announced, another foldable Surface, changes to Cortana, and a whole lot more.
Which to get?
Surface Laptop (2017) vs. Surface Laptop 2: Which should you buy?
We live and breathe Windows laptops. We're particularly fond of Surface PCs, and we use and review every one to find the best picks for you.
The last Windows Phone
The Wileyfox Pro Windows phone is a sad reminder of happier times
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Believe it or not, there's a Windows Phone still on sale today in 2018. Is it any good? Let's find out.
The future of Windows
Windows Central Podcast 107: Project xCloud, Cortana moves, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: 1809 pulled, Project xCloud announced, another foldable Surface, changes to Cortana, and a whole lot more.
Multiplayer Hitman
Hitman 2's new Ghost Mode brings multiplayer to the assassin's game
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Ghost Mode introduces multiplayer to Hitman 2 in a mode which pits two players against each other in a race to kill five targets first.
Tease of what's to come?
Never-before-seen HoloLens headset makes appearance in NASA video
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NASA appears to have hands on an unreleased HoloLens headset... but what could it be?
Second time's the charm?
Microsoft prepares 'rerelease' of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
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Windows 10's latest update was pulled before it even got started due to a major issue. Now, Microsoft prepares to re-release a fixed version, something that could've been avoided altogether.
New Surfaces!
Windows Central Podcast 106: New Surfaces, October 2018 Update, WCOS
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: New Surface hardware, hands-on with Windows Core OS, October 2018 Update, and more!
New Hitman
Hitman 2's Colombia is fresh but familiar – and bigger than ever before
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Hitman 2 brings new improvements to the Hitman formula, featuring deeper gameplay mechanics, larger levels, and much more.
UH OH
Microsoft pulls the Windows 10 October 2018 Update due to major issue
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The Windows 10 October 2018 Update, known as version 1809, has been pulled amidst user files being deleted upon upgrade.
Clipboard everywhere
Windows 10's new Cloud Clipboard will soon be coming to SwiftKey on Android
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Microsoft's new Cloud Clipboard feature will soon be coming to devices that run more than just Windows.