AMA with Dan Rubino: Everything Lumia 950

[Daniel Rubino]

Does the 950 / Windows 10 Mobile work smoothly with the original Band v1?

I have had numerous issues with the Insider Preview builds on my 1520 when paired with my Band 1 - Delayed/missed notifications to the Band, Driving Mode getting stuck ON when paired with the Band, Cortana weirdness...

Haven't tried, sorry.

 

[moc426]

In display settings, what is % for text, apps and items? Can it be set lower and how does that look?

 

[Daniel Rubino]

Do you know of any comprehensive list of Universal apps that will work with Continuum?
I've seen this list Complete List of Universal Windows Apps and Games | finder.com.au but it does not seem very accurate.

Also any idea why ATT disabled double tap to wake and screen timeout > 5 minutes?

We'll work on a list of Continuum apps.

AT&T didn't disable double tap to wake it is just not yet ready. Seems to be a driver thing.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

Have you seen any significant skewing at the edges of camera pictures?

Can't say I have.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

Is there any indication that at&t will offer the XL? Not interested in upgrading from the 1520 6" to the 950 5.2" and I would like to carry on with my next? plan.

No indication from AT&T about XL. You'll have to buy it unlocked.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

Daniel, I know you mentioned the 950 sports the best, if not one of the best, cameras on the market. Is it the best Lumia camera ever? How does it compare to the Lumia 1020 - which I have?
I ask because the 1020 camera has spoiled me, and I don't want to drop that level of picture quality available in a convenient package.
Thanks

Yes, best Lumia camera ever, I'd agree to that.

I mean, 1020 is in a league of its own, but the algorithms and speed make the 950 more practical IMO.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

How bad is the rear speaker? Can you compare it to any other Lumias or would you just say it sucks?

Feels more like an 800-series speaker. It works, it's loud, just not amazing sounding.

 

[RumoredNow]

Dan,

I just finished watching your review video for the Lumia 950. Thank you for that wonderful overview.

However, I did see that your cat looks dubious:




...Is he holding out for the Intel chipped phones rumored to be in the pipe? If so, do you think he's a smart cat or has he gotten into the catnip again?

 

[Daniel Rubino]

what can a 950 do that my 930 can't?

Continuum. Other than that, not a whole lot. Just as you say, beefier specs. Fast charge is nice, however as is Glance.

 

[HeyCori]

Will you (or Windows Central) do a camera comparison between the 1520, 930, 1020, and 950?

 

[Daniel Rubino]

hi Dan, do you think the double tap to wake ant the glance peek will come in an update? hope so, can't understand why microsoft is removing the good things on their devices... thanks

Yeah, I think it'll come back. I don't think they're removing them as much as they need to get it to work with a QHD display.

 

[Martsicky]

Hello Daniel! Does Lumia 950 support more slow-mo options than 930/1520? (e.g. 1080p/120fps like iPhone6s)

 

[Daniel Rubino]

Dan,

Is the 950 that will be available through the brick-and-mortar Microsoft Stores on Nov 26 the AT&T device, or the unlocked version? If it's not the unlocked version, do you know when that version will be available?

Thanks!!

I think both, but can't be positive. Although MS said "a few weeks" for unlocked.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

The iris scanner is bad for persons who wear glasses, since they can't see the prompts on the screen if they remove their glasses.

Is it possible to set up the iris scanner while wearing contacts, or is that feature useless for persons who need vision correction?

Yes.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

1) Apart from double-tap to wake, are there any other settings missing? Or added that haven't been discussed yet
2) How'd you recommend using it in the car? Any holders you prefer (perhaps with wireless charging)?
3) Do you think we'll see multitasking support with the 950 any time soon (within a year perhaps)?
4) I see the on screen buttons being hidden often, can you keep hem shown?
5) Has there been any improvement in Wireless charging? Faster or allowing more space in between (for cases and stuff)?

Super sensitive touch.

CR-200 seems to be fine for the car.

Multitasking support?

You can swipe them away or swipe them up to show again.

Qi is Qi, nothing new there.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

Hi Dan, can you share some images of the Action Center in Continuum? I really want to know if it is like the PC version or mobile.

it looks like on PC and comes in from the right.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

What is the purpose of the metal ring around the camera?

No purpose, although it is the housing for OIS, protects the camera lens and raises the back fo the device to let the speaker have clearence.

 

[HeyCori]

Does Continuum work with the Microsoft wireless display adapter?

 

[Joel S.]

My prescription is extremely strong. I wouldn't even see anything on the screen without glasses or contacts. The scanner would probably be unable to scan through my prescription glasses.

My fianc? is blind as a bat with no eyes, so I might have her try with her glasses just to see. Works fine with her contacts though. I saw Peter Bright had no luck with it with his glasses.

 

[Daniel Rubino]

Is burst mode available?

Yes.