The Lumia 950, like all other Windows phones will run apps found on the Microsoft app store. You cannot install android apps (i.e. apk files), but if the Android app has a Windows version, then no problem.

Windows Central says (and they're confident about it) that we're not to expect any other high-end MS windows phone after the L950/XL for a year. If there is a Surface Phone, I'd think this would fall in the high-end/flagship category. If true, can wait that long?

Nice. Which do you think you'll be using first?

There's an official launch party on 15 December according to the Microsoft Lumia Malaysia FB page

Looking on the brighter side of things, if the 950XL is RM3k, then the logical conclusion is that the L950 should be cheaper than RM3k? Maybe still can consider. Hehe

It's okay if they don't revive Astoria because Islandwood is still up and running, and apparently the functionality is better when porting over from iOS apps. I don't think there are any major apps which are on Android but not on iOS, so as long as Islandwood exists, the potential is still there.

Is this the same as the launch party advertised on Microsoft Lumia Malaysia's FB page (which they're having the contest for)? If it is, then I don't quite see what the point of the contest is

And also the venues are different

That bundle with the free headphones would've been from the launch party yesterday

What are the allowances involved for that? Sounds a bit like a rip off. Could probably still do cheaper with a separate data plan and just buying the phone on an instalment plan with the shop/banks (interest-free, of course).

Did you reserve/pre-order yours beforehand? I tried calling DD yesterday afternoon and they said all the units for 950/950XL got sold out over the weekend. New stock expected to come in sometime this week, but no commitment

I asked and they said no free dock. And no installment payment, in case that's something worth considering.

This changes everything. Now need to decided whether to break the bank for this month Haha

But what does it mean when the 11street listing states it as an "(Import)"? Will this be any different from the units by the MS authorised resellers?

Lower price and super fast delivery! Lazada needs to learn some lessons it seems.

Do keep us updated on your user experience

It's all very subjective and over-exaggerated, to be frank. The issues pointed out seem more like the usual "app gap" issues which are made out to seem like your daily life will come to a halt due to W10M's "lack of apps" or the apps not being good enough.

I say subjective because personally Twitter and Whatsapp on W10M work perfectly fine for me. Twitter boots up fast and has all the functionality I need. To me Whatsapp has the best UI compared to the Android and IOS version, and I've used all of them due to have differing work mobiles.

Yes, Instagram is still in beta. There's no real tumblr app, etc. These issues have workarounds with third party applications like 6tag, mytube, etc., some of which seem to work better than the official apps on Android.

Other than that, W10M has spotify, foursquare, uber, the list goes on. It depends on what type of user you are to really say that the app gap is of any real significance, and only you have that answer.

If you're not in a rush, I'd suggest waiting until the end of the month after Mobile World Congress to see what's coming up in terms of Windows Mobile.

Tentatively some appealing potentials are the Xiaomi Mi5 and a new rumoured high-spec phone from HP. I personally haven't gotten a 950XL because I'm waiting to see what's coming up.

Even more to look forward to:
http://wmpoweruser.com/alcatels-idol-pro-4...sed-superphone/

http://wmpoweruser.com/hps-elite-x3-phable...fficial-launch/

If these specs are true, and if it's priced similar or less than the 950XL, then this will definitely be my next phone.

Based on the MS US store (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Microsoft-Lumia-950-XL---Unlocked/productID.326602300?tduid=%28ab80858a5c797d8f37a3d69c129899fd%29%28259740%29%282542549%29%28d_wp%29%28%29), seems like the 950XL is out of stock. Cant order, instead there's an "Email me when available" button

Are you referring to the listings on 11street? I recall someone buying an "imported" 950XL from 11street a while ago, and there were no issues at all. Should be relatively fine, I guess. That seller has majority positive reviews.

Yes, forum member. He bought for testing and recently sold it off:
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3926369

From his posts here, he never indicated that there was anything wrong with the "imported" phone. Nothing dodgy, at least.