The success of Google’s Chromebook hardware and Chrome OS software wasn’t an inevitability, but the ease of use they afford ended up allowing Google to carve out a niche in a very crowded PC marketplace. Ever since Chrome OS entered the scene, we’ve been waiting for Microsoft to come out with its own pared down …
Microsoft had quite a few surprises for Surface fans during its press conference on Tuesday, including a pair of Surface-branded headphones, a new Windows 10 app that will let you run Android apps on PC soon, and a new Surface All Access payment plan. That’s on top of the expected news of the day, including …
We’re still holding out hope that Microsoft’s Surface Phone, codenamed Andromeda, will see the light of day, but we might not have to wait much longer for new hardware from the Redmond company. Over the weekend, a Reddit user shared a photo of a leaked document which appears to suggest that Microsoft is preparing to …
In recent weeks, two unannounced Microsoft devices have been making headlines with increasing frequency. One is the rumored Surface Phone, codenamed Andromeda, which could potentially be a compelling successor to Windows Phone. The other is a cheaper Surface tablet that would take on Apple’s iPad line. We’ve learned details about both products in recent days, …
A few days ago we told you that the Galaxy X, Samsung’s long-rumored foldable phone, might have a serious contender next year, as Huawei confirmed that it’s going to make foldable phones of its own, with one set to debut in 2019. But that might not be Samsung’s only headache when it comes to the …
For months now, we’ve been hearing about an innovative new device coming to Microsoft’s Surface line. Codenamed Andromeda, the device is said to be foldable with dual displays, and would exist in the space between a phone and a laptop. Andromeda has appeared repeatedly in reports from other publications and even patents from Microsoft, but …
According to a report from Bloomberg‘s ever-reputable Mark Gurman, Microsoft is planning to release new low-cost Surface tablets in the second half of this year. The new devices will cost as little as $400, and be paired with a cheaper keyboard cover to make a practical laptop alternative that comes in at around $500. Bloomberg says that …
Despite rave reviews from people like me and a distinct lack of innovation from Apple, the Surface lineup has never taken off as a true MacBook competitor for Microsoft. Sure, the hardware is neat, and sales aren’t terrible, but the MacBook’s niche as the machine of choice for students and “creatives” remains unchallenged. So with …
We’ve been talking a lot about foldable phones lately because Samsung is supposed to unveil one next year. The Galaxy X, they call it, and its codename was already spotted on Samsung’s website. We have no idea when the Galaxy X is coming, but it might have decent company soon after its release. We’ve been …
Remember the Courier? That mythical foldable tablet that Microsoft was rumored to launch some eight years ago? Microsoft never got around to actually unveiling the device, but that may soon change. Apparently, Microsoft is working on a Courier version that might actually make it to stores.
