On October 21, 2021, Microsoft began shipping Surface Duo 2 to eager customers around the world. It's been exactly six months since then, which means it's time to check in on the device to see how things are holding up. Are there any widespread hardware faults such as cracking USB-C ports? Has the software improved at all? Let's talk about it!
Microsoft’s Windows + Devices division is reorganizing once again. Announced by Corporate Vice President (CVP) Panos Panay in a memo earlier this week, the company is moving its Surface Duo OS, SwiftKey, Phone Link, Microsoft Launcher, and a handful of other Android teams under a new dedicated Android org called "Android Microsoft Platform and Experiences" (AMPX.)
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service lets you play Xbox games anywhere you are, including on Apple's mobile devices. Thanks to new updates to the experience, Xbox Cloud Gaming is now significantly more performant on iPhones and iPads.
Comes with a powerful processor, tons of USB ports for connecting peripherals, a 15.6-inch display with 1080p resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, and plenty of other features. You can even save an extra $200 via mail-in rebate.
A developer recently got Windows 11 running on a Pixel 6 as a virtual machine. The feat drove our news writer into dreams of a hybrid Android/Windows device.
Microsoft has today announced an update to the Your Phone app that will introduce quick access to your recently used Android apps directly from the System Tray on Windows 11 and Windows 10. The feature is rolling out in preview to Windows Insiders now, and is compatible with "select Samsung phones."
Welcome to the 10th episode of Ask Windows Central, a show where we answer our community's most asked questions around Microsoft, Windows, Surface, Xbox, and the general tech industry. In today's episode, we answer questions about Windows 11, Surface Duo, Your Phone, and more!
Forza Street is another ill-fated mobile game from Microsoft that failed to capture mass-market appeal, and is officially closing down in Spring 2022. The final update for Forza Street is now available to all players.
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.
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.
Chinese phone maker OPPO just made a big splash with its innovative Find N foldable Android phone. The design may be the best path forward for foldable devices, although there is a lot of room for user preference too.
If you need a new phone and you don't want anything but a Windows phone, there are still ways to get one.
Logitech is one of the best tech brands out there, and they make some pretty great keyboards. However, which one is the best? What are some awesome alternatives? Here's what we think.
These controller mounts strap your phone into Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S controllers, ideal for Xbox Cloud Gaming and other mobile gaming.
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Keep your battery topped up while exploring with these top Minecraft Earth-ready iPhone and Android power banks.
Microsoft is back with the Surface Duo 2. Is it better than the first version? How cannot it not? But the other question is should you try and buy one? The answer is complicated, but we get to the bottom of it in our full review.
Microsoft is back with the Surface Duo 2. Is it better than the first version? How cannot it not? But the other question is should you try and buy one? The answer is complicated, but we get to the bottom of it in our full review.
After the latest batch of new additions to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has comfortably brought the total of touch-enabled games for Xbox Cloud Gaming to over 100. Xbox has been steadily adding touch controls to more and more games, and now there's a sizeable library for players to peruse.
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Microsoft appears to have delivered the goods in a big way at their recent Surface event. Zac and Daniel check out everything that was announced, including Surface Duo 2, Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, and more!