Positive Windows phone news thread

[mtf1380]

Considering how tight-lipped MS has been on hardware, how little has been known ahead of releases, I somehow doubt very much that a tech at a MS store would have any inside knowledge on this. It just seems like decisions etc wouldn't extend that far if they wanted to keep things under wraps. In fact, I'd say the fact that he's talking about it in the first place shows that he couldn't be trusted with it.

That may be so, but I talked with him for an hour and had a good rapport... everything he said made logical sense, and he was there to assist a new store manger and seemed to be well informed. So, although he didn't divulge any direct information, he did allude to information that HAD to be knowledge based. I am just telling you what I heard... you can view it any way you wish, I'm just putting it out there. I am also planning my expectations around it, that's how creditable I thought he was.

He also said that a Qualcomm 835 will be the minimum chip to run future Windows 10 Mobile devices, and that the Intel lawsuit threat has quietly been resolved between both parties.

 

[MrockNroll]

Thanks for the Info.

 

[faisalbaba]

https://www.onmsft.com/news/unsure-...brandon-leblanc?_e_pi_=7,PAGE_ID10,9968563874

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[faisalbaba]

https://www.onmsft.com/news/groove-...s-10-mobile-too?_e_pi_=7,PAGE_ID10,7093937266

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[camaroz1985]

Oh that is nice!

 

[faisalbaba]

New options

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[nate0]

New options
http://i.imgur.com/Ingz1Lx.jpg

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Nice. Been waiting for that one.

 

[faisalbaba]

I didn't understand but there is something for windows phone (new groove music app)
http://www.aggiornamentilumia.it/20...&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork

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[faisalbaba]

https://mspoweruser.com/microsofts-folding-surface-phone-may-metallic-body-used-antenna/

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[Byrese]

While I'm sure the fury against the x3 had to be justified from others experience, mine is the exact opposite. My x3 is working great and is the true successor to the awesome Lumia 1520, except for the camera. But even there the latest firmware updates have mad the camera not too shappy. Loving this device.

 

[anon(50597)]

Did I read somewhere that the next X3 was going to run Android?

 

[faisalbaba]

Yes,there is rumor

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[etphoto]

Did I read somewhere that the next X3 was going to run Android?

Never head that but that would make sense if MS is going the ARM route with mobile.

Twitter: @PhotographyET

 

[anon(50597)]

Never head that but that would make sense if MS is going the ARM route with mobile.

Twitter: @PhotographyET

Not that it's a sure thing, but something that may be in the works. Don't know if that's good or bad.

http://pocketnow.com/2017/08/11/hp-elite-x4-android-windows-10-mobile

 

[Windowsmoose]

Insider ring has been updated with latest emoji (ahead of ios) and Chinese lunar calendar. If windows mobile is on the way out, why keep adding new features? It can't be just to keep those companies who are still selling windows mobiles and those that bought them happy for a couple of years? Makes me think that some part of windows mobile will be incorporated into Microsoft future plans/arm pc.

 

[fatclue_98]

Did I read somewhere that the next X3 was going to run Android?

They're experimenting with Android. The major hiccup is the lack of a Continuum-like feature. If you weren't aware, DeX disables the phone so you can't use the phone while doing your desktop deal.

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[anon(50597)]

They're experimenting with Android. The major hiccup is the lack of a Continuum-like feature. If you weren't aware, DeX disables the phone so you can't use the phone while doing your desktop deal.

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Ahh, that makes sense.
So do you think they would have 2 versions? I'd hate to see HP abandon WIndows.

 

[fatclue_98]

Ahh, that makes sense.
So do you think they would have 2 versions? I'd hate to see HP abandon WIndows.

My guess is that Continuum isn't going to get a feature or two that Microsoft was toying with. I'm also guessing HP reaaaally wanted said features and they're weighing their options. Unless they come up with their own version of Continuum on Android, they'll stick with Windows. The two current Android iterations show zero promise.

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[anon(50597)]

My guess is that Continuum isn't going to get a feature or two that Microsoft was toying with. I'm also guessing HP reaaaally wanted said features and they're weighing their options. Unless they come up with their own version of Continuum on Android, they'll stick with Windows. The two current Android iterations show zero promise.

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Interesting. I wonder if Dex is just something Android just toyed with or have plans to develop further. I don't know too much about it but they certainly have the user base. I don't think they have the business hardware that MS and Apple have though.

 

[nate0]

They're experimenting with Android. The major hiccup is the lack of a Continuum-like feature. If you weren't aware, DeX disables the phone so you can't use the phone while doing your desktop deal.

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Wow. Wonder how hard they'll need to work at that to enable it?