Microsoft may not be actively developing smartphones or phone OS software, but that doesn't mean it's not going full speed ahead on mobile, with a variety of apps and services for Apple's iOS and Google Android, as well as various other mobile-related projects. This is page is Windows Central's go-to destination for all things Microsoft mobile.
Last week, Microsoft unveiled Surface Duo, a pocketable dual-screen mobile device that's coming at the end of next year. This is a project we at Windows Central have been following for almost three years under the internal codename "Andromeda." Initially positioned as a Windows Core OS device, Surface Duo will now be shipping as an Android device instead, a move that few of us were...
Microsoft's placing its Surface Andromeda folding pocket PC on the back burner angered fans, but may have avoided folding displays inherent weaknesses and the accompanying PR nightmare Samsung and its Galaxy Fold are experiencing.
Folding phones are exciting, but Microsoft's missing-in-action Surface Andromeda pocket PC could have brought more to the table.
2018 is behind us and 2019 looms ahead. Here are some of my tech and Microsoft predictions for the coming year.
The Andromeda-rama continues, this time with a patent that shows how notifications might work on a folding Windows device.
Andromeda is a pocketable phone. Centaurus is not. So why is the size a problem for Andromeda, and how does going larger help a new Surface device?
Microsoft and Intel may be working together on a new dual-screen Surface PC that runs Microsoft's new modern Windows Core OS, and is designed to kickstart a new form factor of devices for Windows.
Microsoft is having to rethink a bunch of mobile phone staples in its pursuit of a folding tablet, including things as basic as volume controls.
Samsung's Infinity Flex Display confirms smartphones are tablet PCs and this is an opportunity for Microsoft.
Why is Microsoft not using Type-C on the new Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro and what about those Surface Headphones? Plus, did you know Windows Phone is still getting OS updates? I take your questions on this episode of #AskDanWindows! Watch now.
Will Andromeda ever come out? Who knows. But if it does, here's why it would benefit from a gaming focus.
Microsoft is exploring even more folding designs, possibly for upcoming Surface tablets.
The latest Surface Andromeda patent seems to point to an exterior cover display that would enable quick inking scenarios even while the device is closed, pretty cool huh?
Microsoft's rumored "Andromeda" device has got everyone talking. This is everything we know so far about the unannounced foldable handset.
Who will win the folding tablet/smartphone/thing wars?
This week on the Windows Central Podcast: We dive into Microsoft's earnings report, talk more about Andromeda's rumoured delays, and more!
Microsoft's mobile-focused Surface Go is paving the road for Surface Andromeda inferred Surface creator Panos Panay.
Many people talk about a product being successful but what does that even mean for something like Andromeda? And why not just call Windows 10 plain old Windows? All that and more on #AskDanWindows.
Progressive web apps are perceived to be Microsoft's best chance of eliminating its app gap. Unfortunately, Microsoft's partnership with Google in developing PWA standards may help Google make Chrome and Android a greater threat to Windows.