What you need to know
- Microsoft unveiled a folding Surface phone that runs Android at the October Surface event.
- The device looks similar to the Surface Pro X but with a smaller form factor.
- The two screens can run apps side by side to improve productivity.
The Surface Duo surprised everyone at the October Surface event. Despite potentially the most leaks leading up to any Surface event ever, viewers and reporters were caught off guard by a folding Surface phone that runs Android apps. It combines the hardware design of the Surface team with the Google Play Store and all the apps that come with it.
The Surface Duo features two 5.6" displays joined by a 360-degree hinge.
As pointed out by Panos Panay, the phone runs "every single app" in the Android ecoystem. Panay highlighted that this phone is pushing the ecosystem forward.
The device will be available in the holiday season of 2020.
Here's everything Microsoft announced at its Surface 2019 event
Microsoft's new web-based Outlook client officially launches in preview
Microsoft has officially announced its new Outlook client, which is now available in preview for Office Insiders in the Beta Channel. The new app is accessible via a "preview" toggle in the Outlook desktop app. Enabling the toggle will transform the legacy Office app into a new web-based one, featuring new features and a new UI.
Think you know ALL Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts? Find out in our list.
In this guide, we'll list all the best keyboard shortcuts you can use to better navigate and operate Windows 10 on your desktop computer or laptop.
Here's Acer's new Spin 5 convertible laptop with a 16:10 2.5K display
Acer’s new Spin 5 brings an excellent 2.5K 16:10 display, siloed Wacom AES 2.0 stylus, and the latest from Intel 12th Gen making this a nicely spec’d do-it-all 14-inch laptop for students and pros.
Grab a case to protect your Surface Duo 2 with these options
In need of a case to protect your Surface Duo 2? Here's our roundup of the best on the market right now!