Looking ahead
Columnist Jason Ward's extreme 2019 predictions for tech and Microsoft
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2018 is behind us and 2019 looms ahead. Here are some of my tech and Microsoft predictions for the coming year.
Andromeda
Andromeda-rama continues
Surface 'Andromeda' patent points to pop-up folding, edge notifications
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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.
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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'
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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Microsoft is exploring even more folding designs, possibly for upcoming Surface tablets.
Ink on the outside
New Surface 'Andromeda' patent points to exterior inking
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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
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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'?
Who will win the folding tablet/smartphone/thing wars?
Recorded July 20th 2018
Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
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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
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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
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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.
With PWAs everyone progresses
Why PWAs may ultimately benefit Google more than Microsoft
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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.
Coming when it's ready
What's going on with Microsoft's Surface Andromeda device?
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Recent rumors spanning from delays, to hardware overhauls, to outright cancelations have been making the rounds online. Let's try to make sense of it all.
Appdromeda
For Surface 'Andromeda' to succeed, it absolutely needs these mobile apps
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Microsoft's mythical folding Surface 'Andromeda' isn't even out yet (or even announced), but questions about its potential app gap are already swirling.
Weighing the cost
Why Microsoft's Surface 'Andromeda' is critical to the Windows ecosystem
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If Surface Andromeda is canceled, Microsoft has an ever-growing presence on iOS and Android, but is it enough?
Andromedrama
Chime in: Do you think Microsoft will ever release Surface 'Andromeda'?
Will Andromeda ever come out? We want to know your thoughts!