Andromeda

Andromeda to Epsilon

Project Andromeda: The secret history of Windows on Surface Duo

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 124

Here at Windows Central, we've been following Microsoft's Surface Duo project for quite some time. We first wrote about Microsoft's dual-screen pocket PC efforts under the codename Andromeda in 2017, and I had started hearing about the project a considerable time before then. It was originally going to be a Windows device, and kickstart Microsoft's mobile efforts with a brand new, modern version of Windows built specifically for this new form factor.

Mobile

1 year ago

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.

A look back

A detailed history of Microsoft's foldable phone project

Zac Bowden 2 years ago 76

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 expecting, but is absolutely the right call.

Missed it by that much

Samsung's Galaxy Fold woes validate Microsoft's Surface Andromeda caution

Jason Ward 2 years ago 137

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.

Pockect PC vs folding phone

Surface Andromeda PC may have offered more than today's folding phones

Jason Ward 2 years ago 119

Folding phones are exciting, but Microsoft's missing-in-action Surface Andromeda pocket PC could have brought more to the table.

Looking ahead

Columnist Jason Ward's extreme 2019 predictions for tech and Microsoft

Jason Ward 3 years ago 59

2018 is behind us and 2019 looms ahead. Here are some of my tech and Microsoft predictions for the coming year.

Andromeda-rama continues

Surface 'Andromeda' patent points to pop-up folding, edge notifications

Jez Corden 3 years ago 30

The Andromeda-rama continues, this time with a patent that shows how notifications might work on a folding Windows device.

Thinking about device sizes

Does size matter with Andromeda? Microsoft thinks so.

Zac Bowden 3 years ago 100

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?

Centaurus

Move over Andromeda — here comes Surface 'Centaurus'

Zac Bowden 3 years ago 164

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.

Blink and you'll miss it

Surface 'Andromeda' might use face detection for intuitive volume controls

Jez Corden 3 years ago 76

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.

Changing lanes

Today's smartphones are PCs — and that's an opportunity for Microsoft

Jason Ward 3 years ago 133

Samsung's Infinity Flex Display confirms smartphones are tablet PCs and this is an opportunity for Microsoft.

breaking it all down

#AskDanWindows Episode 54 tackles Type-C, Surfaces, xCloud and more!

Daniel Rubino 3 years ago 28

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.

xCloud Andromeda

Project xCloud and why Surface 'Andromeda' should gun for a gaming focus

Jez Corden 3 years ago 23

Will Andromeda ever come out? Who knows. But if it does, here's why it would benefit from a gaming focus.

But is it Andromeda?

Microsoft patent points to a flexible, single-screen folding Surface device

Jez Corden 3 years ago 47

Microsoft is exploring even more folding designs, possibly for upcoming Surface tablets.

Ink on the outside

New Surface 'Andromeda' patent points to exterior inking

Jez Corden 3 years ago 130

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?

Everything so far

What we know about Microsoft's 'Andromeda' device so far

Zac Bowden 3 years ago 420

Microsoft's rumored "Andromeda" device has got everyone talking. This is everything we know so far about the unannounced foldable handset.

Fold em up

Will Samsung beat Microsoft to the folding 'smartphone'?

Jez Corden 3 years ago

Who will win the folding tablet/smartphone/thing wars?

Recorded July 20th 2018

Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more

Zac Bowden 3 years ago 9

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: We dive into Microsoft's earnings report, talk more about Andromeda's rumoured delays, and more!

The most mobile Surface - for now

How Surface Go is paving the way to Surface Andromeda

Jason Ward 3 years ago 113

Microsoft's mobile-focused Surface Go is paving the road for Surface Andromeda inferred Surface creator Panos Panay.

figuring out success

On this week's AskDanWindows: The success of Andromeda, and Windows renamed

Daniel Rubino 3 years ago 36

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.