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Microsoft is preparing for a huge Windows 10 devices event of its own tomorrow, but there's more ahead. While the software maker will reveal new Surface and Lumia devices on Tuesday, it has also scheduled to be on stage with its major PC partners in the coming weeks. Microsoft will join HP in Barcelona on Wednesday, just a day after its Surface event. On Thursday Microsoft will be at Dell's Windows 10 hardware event, and then on Friday Asus will be announcing new devices.
Microsoft executives, including Windows chief Terry Myerson and Joe Belfiore will be travelling to attend some of the partner events. Next week, Microsoft will join Acer in Taipei on October 12th and Toshiba in Tokyo on October 13th. Finally, Lenovo is also planning to announce new Windows 10 devices on October 19th. After a disappointing number of new PCs at IFA in Berlin recently, it looks like Microsoft and its partners are preparing to make October a big month for Windows 10.
The Verge will be live from Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 and Lumia devices event tomorrow morning at 10AM ET.
Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL
Microsoft’s event will mark the first time the company announces new Windows 10 Mobile hardware. While the operating system is still, technically, in development, Microsoft will announce two new flagships next week: the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Both handsets aren’t going to be a huge departure from the existing design of Lumia phones, and leaks have given us a good idea about what to expect.
Windows Hello / Continuum
The most exciting part of these phones could be around new features in Windows 10 Mobile. Both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are expected to support Windows Hello, a new option that lets you log into a phone with just your face. Microsoft is also introducing the idea of Continuum with Windows 10 Mobile, giving owners the ability to transform their phones into PCs.
NO SURFACE PHONE JUST YET
It works wirelessly or by using a new Continuum dock. The dock will let you use a keyboard, mouse, and display to extend your phone. Windows 10 Mobile’s apps and UI will scale up for the larger display, making it more like a full PC. Several companies have tried this in the past, but Microsoft’s implementation looks excitingly different.
Specifications
Microsoft’s Lumia 950 XL is the larger of the two devices, with a 5.7-inch WQHD display and a 20-megapixel camera at the rear. Both phones will have USB Type-C charging and share specifications like 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and the 20-megapixel camera. Most of the differences are in size and processors. The smaller Lumia 950 will include a 5.2-inch WQHD display and a Snapdragon 808 processor, while the Lumia 950 XL will use the faster Snapdragon 810 chip.
Accessories
Microsoft’s phone accessories are usually limited to boring cases or Bluetooth speakers, but it sounds like the company has some interesting additions to share. Rumors suggest that the larger Lumia 950 XL will include support for the Surface Pen and a new smart cover that has a circular cut out for easy access to notifications. That could turn the Lumia 950 XL into more of a Galaxy Note competitor, and given its large size, the pen addition makes a lot of sense. Microsoft’s Display Dock will be the official name of the Continuum dock, complete with a USB Type-C connector and traditional USB port to connect a mouse and keyboard. The Display Dock will also include a DisplayPort to connect to a monitor.
Microsoft executives, including Windows chief Terry Myerson and Joe Belfiore will be travelling to attend some of the partner events. Next week, Microsoft will join Acer in Taipei on October 12th and Toshiba in Tokyo on October 13th. Finally, Lenovo is also planning to announce new Windows 10 devices on October 19th. After a disappointing number of new PCs at IFA in Berlin recently, it looks like Microsoft and its partners are preparing to make October a big month for Windows 10.
The Verge will be live from Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 and Lumia devices event tomorrow morning at 10AM ET.
Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL
Microsoft’s event will mark the first time the company announces new Windows 10 Mobile hardware. While the operating system is still, technically, in development, Microsoft will announce two new flagships next week: the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Both handsets aren’t going to be a huge departure from the existing design of Lumia phones, and leaks have given us a good idea about what to expect.
Windows Hello / Continuum
The most exciting part of these phones could be around new features in Windows 10 Mobile. Both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are expected to support Windows Hello, a new option that lets you log into a phone with just your face. Microsoft is also introducing the idea of Continuum with Windows 10 Mobile, giving owners the ability to transform their phones into PCs.
NO SURFACE PHONE JUST YET
It works wirelessly or by using a new Continuum dock. The dock will let you use a keyboard, mouse, and display to extend your phone. Windows 10 Mobile’s apps and UI will scale up for the larger display, making it more like a full PC. Several companies have tried this in the past, but Microsoft’s implementation looks excitingly different.
Specifications
Microsoft’s Lumia 950 XL is the larger of the two devices, with a 5.7-inch WQHD display and a 20-megapixel camera at the rear. Both phones will have USB Type-C charging and share specifications like 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and the 20-megapixel camera. Most of the differences are in size and processors. The smaller Lumia 950 will include a 5.2-inch WQHD display and a Snapdragon 808 processor, while the Lumia 950 XL will use the faster Snapdragon 810 chip.
Accessories
Microsoft’s phone accessories are usually limited to boring cases or Bluetooth speakers, but it sounds like the company has some interesting additions to share. Rumors suggest that the larger Lumia 950 XL will include support for the Surface Pen and a new smart cover that has a circular cut out for easy access to notifications. That could turn the Lumia 950 XL into more of a Galaxy Note competitor, and given its large size, the pen addition makes a lot of sense. Microsoft’s Display Dock will be the official name of the Continuum dock, complete with a USB Type-C connector and traditional USB port to connect a mouse and keyboard. The Display Dock will also include a DisplayPort to connect to a monitor.
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