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Microsoft must market AR sooner than later if HoloLens is to succeed

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Can you build a 4K gaming PC for the price of Microsoft's new Xbox One X?

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Microsoft's branding of accessories as Surface can be confusing

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5 features we hope Microsoft adds to Windows 10 Mobile

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New Windows ransomware attack making its way around the globe

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Microsoft teams with other tech giants to combat terrorism online

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Windows Central Podcast 54: Apps in the Store

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Microsoft didn't cut corners to ditch the fan in Surface Pro with Core i5

Get real or get out

Microsoft needs to get serious about mobile (now) or don't even bother

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Got questions about your new Surface? The Windows Central forums can help.

Can you pass me the.. source?

A tiny bit of Windows 10 source code has leaked online

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OG Xbox!

All the backward compatible original Xbox games confirmed for Xbox One

Is this the end ... ?

What if there really are no more new Windows Mobile devices?

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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update's top 5 features

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Comparing performance and battery in the Surface Laptop Core i5 and Core i7

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Windows 10 Mobile Build 15226 now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring

By Zac Bowden, Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017 at 1:26 pm EDT

Build 15226 from the feature2 branch is now rolling out for Insiders with new fixes!

Should Microsoft have removed the LinkedIn app for phones from the Windows Store?

By Zac Bowden, Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:30 am EDT

LinkedIn users on Windows phones were met with some bad news recently: the official LinkedIn app has been pulled from the Windows Store.

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June Patch Tuesday updates now available for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile

By Zac Bowden, Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017 at 1:24 pm EDT

New updates are now rolling out for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile with bug fixes and enhancements in-tow!

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Windows 10 build 16215 for PC and 15222 for Mobile now available for Insiders

By Zac Bowden, Thursday, Jun 8, 2017 at 6:10 pm EDT

Microsoft is finally rolling out a new Insider Preview build today, packing a number of new features and enhancements!

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Microsoft's next version of Continuum is what it should have been from the start

By Zac Bowden, Thursday, Jun 8, 2017 at 1:00 pm EDT

Here's a closer, more in-depth look at Microsoft's new Continuum experience powered by CShell, showcasing all the new enhancements that are currently in works.

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Microsoft's Windows 10 'CShell' adaptable UI in images and video (exclusive)

By Zac Bowden, Monday, Jun 5, 2017 at 11:00 am EDT

We have exclusive screenshots and video of Microsoft's upcoming "CShell" adaptive UI for Windows 10!

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Microsoft's next attempt at Windows phone won't support Silverlight apps

By Zac Bowden, Saturday, Jun 3, 2017 at 3:00 am EDT

WhatsApp and more may be left behind when Microsoft launches its next attempt at Windows on the phone

Carphone Warehouse stops selling Lumia, surprises no one

By Richard Devine, Thursday, Jun 1, 2017 at 7:29 am EDT

Britain's largest phone retailer doesn't sell Lumia phones anymore. But hey, it lasted longer than Microsoft!

HP Elite x3 with Windows 10 Mobile looking good with all-silver back

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By Daniel Rubino, Friday, May 26, 2017 at 12:40 pm EDT

The HP Elite x3 is spotted in a new promo video with an all-silver back, differing from the current all-black version.

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This is Microsoft's original vision for the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL (exclusive)

By Zac Bowden, Friday, May 26, 2017 at 12:00 pm EDT

Never before seen concept footage of the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL finally showcase pen support, improved software features and more.

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Satya Nadella on future Windows phones: 'I'm sure we'll make more'

By Jez Corden, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 6:10 am EDT

In a recent interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella commented on the future of Windows on phones.

This Surface Phone concept teases a 3D-scanning camera, with a Surface Book-like design

By Jez Corden, Monday, May 1, 2017 at 10:02 am EDT

The Surface Phone might never see the light of day, but that doesn't mean we can't dream about it!

WhartonBrooks launches Cerulean Moment crowdfunding campaign for Brazil

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 2:05 pm EDT

After kicking off a crowdfunding campaign in the U.S. for its Cerulean Moment Windows 10 Mobile phone, WhartonBrooks has now launched a Brazilian campaign as well.

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Using Android in the Microsoft ecosystem

By Zac Bowden, Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm EDT

Is it possible to comfortably use an Android while living in the Microsoft ecosystem?

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Do you still recommend Windows phones to family and friends?

By Zac Bowden, Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017 at 12:00 pm EDT

Windows phone is currently between a rock and a hard place, but do you still recommend the platform to your friends?

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Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update begins phased rollout for supported handsets

By Zac Bowden, Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017 at 2:49 am EDT

The Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update is finally here! You can check for updates and download it now.

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Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update build 15063.251 now rolling out to the Release Preview ring

By Zac Bowden, Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017 at 1:30 pm EDT

The Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update is now rolling out to Insiders in the Release Preview ring, despite the fact that the Creators Update for Mobile was supposed to roll out to the public today.

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Windows 10 Mobile build 15207 now available for Insiders with one new fix

By Zac Bowden, Monday, Apr 24, 2017 at 1:11 pm EDT

A new day, a new Insider Preview build! This time for Mobile, with one exciting new fix!

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What is the best Lumia of all time? (poll)

By Zac Bowden, Sunday, Apr 23, 2017 at 9:29 pm EDT

Lumia will always hold a special place in our hearts, but what was the best Lumia of all time? We want to find out.

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Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update review: Disappointing but still worth a download

By Zac Bowden, Friday, Apr 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm EDT

Microsoft's latest release for Windows 10 Mobile is a minor update and not a major one. With an odd name, a lack of features, and a number of improvements that most users won't even get, is there even a point to upgrading?

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