Windows Central Podcast 227: Build 2021, Surface Duo, and more
By Zac Bowden last updated
On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast: It's Microsoft build week!

We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Zac and Dan share some highlights from Microsoft Build 2021. The May update is available for Surface Duo, which includes some Android security fixes and a firmware update. They also chat about the newly announced Arm v9 instruction set, new chips from Qualcomm, a slew of Acer laptops, and more.
This episode of the Windows Central Podcast was recorded on May 28th 2021.
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Microsoft Build 2021: Top 5 biggest announcements | Windows Central Why I wasn't disappointed in Microsoft Build 2021 | Windows Central Surface Duo's May 2021 Android security and firmware update is now available | Windows Central Arm unveils Armv9 Cortex CPUs that will power the next generation of smartphones and PCs | Windows Central Qualcomm announces budget-friendly Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform | Windows Central Hands-on: Acer Swift X packs the power of AMD and RTX 30 Series into a 3lb portable monster | Windows Central Best Razer Keyboards 2021 | Windows Central
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Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows 10 on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter: @zacbowden.
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