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When Lumia phones unlocked slo-mo video
By Mark Guim published
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.

These are the mini PC brands you can actually trust
By Rebecca Spear published
Mini PC There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is better than ever — but is it too late to matter?
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Microsoft has upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming with 1440p resolution, 60FPS, and sharper streams — but the improvements come alongside a 50% Game Pass price hike.

Blood West blends stealth, curses, and cowboy grit in a haunting new Xbox release
By Cole Martin published
ID@Xbox Step into the boots of an undead gunslinger in Blood West, a retro‑styled stealth horror FPS where every bullet and shadow counts — now available on Xbox with Play Anywhere support.

Windows 11’s Start menu gets a major redesign in 25H2 and 24H2 — here’s what’s new
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows The new Start menu in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 brings category and grid views, Phone Link integration, and the ability to hide the Recommended section.

When the Lumia 950 and 950 XL were threatened by Surface's success
By Jason Ward published
Flashback Will the Surface's success cause fans to pass on the Lumias 950 and 950 XL during the critical launch of a new OS? Time and how these devices sell will tell.

Why Satya Nadella thinks Xbox competes with TikTok (and why he’s not entirely wrong)
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Microsoft’s CEO raised eyebrows by saying Xbox competes with TikTok — but the real story is about attention, not consoles.
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