A new report suggests Qualcomm may finally be readying a brand-new chip design for Windows on ARM PCs. The SC8280 is a larger chip that supports up to 32GB of RAM and even faster LPDDR5. But how many cores it can run and how fast it remains unknown. The chances we'll see it in 2021, however, seem likely.
Microsoft's Surface devices line continues to grow, and that line could get even bigger in 2021. Here is what we expect for refreshed Surface devices, ones we'd like to see come to reality, and a few other ideas that could make the Surface lineup even better.
A new update for Bing and Microsoft News on Android refreshes the apps with a new look. The apps now look virtually identical, apart from a background image in the Bing app. But the biggest story is how the apps now have turned into hubs for all of Microsoft's Bing services including math, news, weather, shopping, wallpaper, sports, and more. It also looks fantastic.
Microsoft's ARM-powered Surface Pro X is getting a refresh this fall with an updated Microsoft SQ2 processor, the introduction of a "platinum" color option, and new Type Cover colors that bring it in line with the standard Surface Pro color offerings already on the market. The new Surface Pro X won't feature any major design changes, with sources describing the refresh as a minor one.
Microsoft has seen success with its budget friendly Surface Go tablet thanks to its $399 starting price, and it appears the company is hoping to further capitalize on that success with another price conscious Surface PC, this time in the form of a laptop. Codenamed Sparti, Microsoft is working on a lightweight midrange clamshell PC designed with students in mind.
HP is expected to reveal a new Windows on ARM laptop sometime later this year powered by the latest Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G. Not much is known about the convertible PC, but it does have a siloed pen similar to Surface Pro X and possibly a detachable display. Here is all we know so far.
A new report from CNBC claims Microsoft is seeking similar contracts to JEDI with foreign governments. The new business could help Microsoft's bottom line while also securing US allies' networks in the future.
One of the biggest drawbacks of Project xCloud right now is that it signs you out of other devices while you're using it. As per our sources, that restriction is about to change.
The Trump administration may shut down TikTok in the US as early as today. But the owners behind the popular app have reportedly signaled it is willing to divest and cede operations to Microsoft in the States completely. While Microsoft seems like an odd fit, here are three reasons why it makes sense.
Zoom has added a data center selection tool in response to reports that call data was being routed through China, even if you don't live there.
There are a lot of rumors swirling around about upcoming Xbox reveals. Here's what we know, and what we don't about all the latest rumblings.
A noteworthy insider recently offered some tantalizing teases about what could be on the horizon for Xbox Game Studios.
The Overwatch community is getting excited over what may be a leak of official hero talents from Overwatch 2, far ahead of the game's release. Here's what you need to know.
The thirst for PlayStation 5 info knows no bounds, as this latest "leak" gains traction on sites across the world. Could there really be a double PlayStation launch, and should Xbox be concerned?
More details came out about an upcoming Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2. According to a report, Microsoft will refresh their Surface Book and Surface Go lineups at an event this spring.
The mysterious port on the back of the Xbox Series X may have been revealed.
Microsoft is getting back into the phone game with the jaw-dropping Surface Duo. But there is a lot about this exciting dual-screen Android folding phone that we don't yet know. Sure, there are the specs and all that, but what about the extra touches that will fully complete the Surface Duo experience?
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, There's renewed interest and speculation about Surface Duo thanks to a photo of Satya Nadella showing off the upcoming device. Windows 7 support has officially ended, but there are still hundreds of millions of machines in service running the OS. All that, and more.
WB Games Montréal is teasing a new project. Here's every clue we've found so far.
Thanks to new information, we now have a good idea of what the Xbox Series X will look like in full 360 degrees. Here's a 3D model for your perusal.