Bash on Ubuntu on Windows. Cortana integration with Windows Phone and Android. New extensions for Microsoft Edge. The Skype UWP Preview app. Updated Emoji. Dark Theme. Continuum without a dock. These are just some of the features of the Anniversary Update, the next major release of Windows 10. And as of today, an early version of the update is available to try for Windows Insiders. We’ve been running the new version for the past few hours; here are our impressions.
While Windows Phone seems to be dying a slow death, HP don’t seem to have gotten the memo. They dedicated the bulk of their Mobile World Congress presence to announcing a new Windows Phone, the HP Elite X3. It’s called the X3 because it’s designed to be three devices in one: a phone that also works as a laptop and desktop PC. Let’s take a closer look at this crazy design.
The Nokia Lumia 550 went on sale in Europe today, bringing the new Windows 10 phone OS to its cheapest handset yet. The SIM-free model is retailing for just £89, a pretty reasonable price considering the specs and hardware that Microsoft are providing.
We’re proud to be the first to announce a UK price for the Microsoft Display Dock: £70. This essential accessory lets your Windows 10 handset give you the full desktop PC experience, complete with monitor, mouse and keyboard, courtesy of a new Windows 10 feature called Continuum.
This Tuesday, Microsoft will bare its collective souls to the world, unveiling its latest products across a wide range of lineups. The Microsoft event is scheduled to include at least two phones – the first to come with Windows 10 – as well as a Surface tablet, a new Microsoft Band fitness tracker, and quite possibly more besides. Here’s what we know so far.