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But seriously, if you wanted Android apps on Windows, it was always an option for you.
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This is so true. No one cares Facetime is everywhere with Apple, but as soon as Microsoft wants to add Teams Chat to Windows 11 ...
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Six years ago today Microsoft announced Windows 10, Lumia 950/XL, Band 2, Surface Pro 4, and the star of the show, Surface Book.
Definitely one of the best Microsoft reveals. I still miss that Band 2.
What was your favorite?
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FUD or legit concerns about Sony's PlayStation 5 having issues?
Anyone following this stuff, talking to game devs and people in-the-know have been hearing similar rumblings for months now. This just summarize it well.
Sony may have overshot (and underestimated) Microsoft.
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@w_terrence
So, they found another 6-foot-8 man of similar age, who weighs ~270 pounds and looks remarkably like him, then convinced that guy to give up his life for a congressman, and there were no witnesses of this because ... Twitter.
Genius-level theorizing.
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It was perfect.
Windows Lumia phones had the best lock screen experience (and this was 10 years ago). Those phones were 💎
Just saying!
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Happy birthday, Windows Phone 7.
It's still the coolest thing Microsoft has done.
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This dBrand pastel blue is looking 🔥
I didn’t think I’d like the camera skin but with the black the contrast is nice.
Also have the new black bumper on.
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Yay, it's FINALLY here!
The Dell XPS 13 Plus (Platinum) with 3456x2160 OLED touch display, i7-1280P, 16GB LPDDR5, and 512GB PCIe Gen 4 🙌
So far, it's as amazing as it looks. The KB feels excellent.
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It's Friday, don't forget to update the firmware on your weed vapes.
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The hype is real.
FYI: This is NOT just a refresh of existing products.
Expect something new and a "one more thing..." moment besides that.
This will be the biggest Surface event since 2015. Mark my words.
#MicrosoftEvent
#Surface
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: New and innovative things are coming at the
#MicrosoftEvent
. Tune in Oct. 2 live on Twitter at 10am ET to see why we’re
#pumped
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Ah, the good ol' days.
Literally.
Microsoft and Nokia had about 720 good days of potential before falling apart (especially when Lumia 950 and Windows 10 Mobile happened).
The Lumia 920, 925, 1020, and 1520-era (and 520 for sales) were at their peak. Hell, I even loved/used…
In 2011,
@Microsoft
CEO
@Steven_Ballmer
&
@Nokia
CEO Stephen Elop announced a partnership that would see Nokia - the largest phone manufacturer at the time - adopt the Windows Phone OS on its devices. The venture was unsuccessful: Nokia fell from
#1
to
#10
in phone sales by 2013.
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I can't say I use the Your Phone/Link to Windows Android app feature often, but w Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Win 11, the combo is incredibly fast, easy to use.
They've done a good job pushing this as far as it can go.
And you can even use it with the Flip folded/closed.
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Not something many of us have seen in action (yet), but Windows 11 finally gives an estimate on how long that next pending update is going to take to install.
Small things like this are really important to the UX.
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"And you see, this is why Windows Phone was the best mobile OS ever and Nokia Lumias were the best smartphones. But the world wasn't ready for how awesome they were and iSheep thought Apple invented smartphones, while Google sells your Droid data. They all had bad cameras."
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I can still type better/faster/more accurate on a Lumia 950 than on any iPhone or modern Android device in 2017. 😑
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I still have mine ;)
Also, this photo was taken on the latest, ahem, "Windows Phone" (Surface Duo 2).
Microsoft Mobile: Generations
Remember Nokia Lumia 800? It was released 10 years ago in December 2011, good times 🥲
#WindowsPhone
#Mango
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Apple could have done a “reverse” notch that does double duty as a leverage point to open the laptop lid without touching the display.
Lenovo did this in 2019, and it has Face ID (aka Windows Hello).
But sure, Apple are geniuses.
OMG, I cannot believe that people are complaining about the camera notch on the new MacBook Pros. You do understand that you’re GAINING screen area, right? Apple extended the image up into what used to be blackness. (And put the menu bar there. The notch doesn’t block anything.)
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Even Microsoft is not dumb enough to pay for Twitter.
And Musk says he's going to file a lawsuit against Microsoft.
K, sure thing.
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I can't stop laughing at this. It happens every time.
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Here's what the Surface Duo kiosk looks like at Best Buy (via u//caileanislucid)
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Another "classic" Win32 app, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, drops into the new Microsoft Store for Windows 11.
It's just one of many full apps being put onto the store thanks to Microsoft's new relaxed policies.
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And I'm back 🤦♂️
As to what happened to my account between now and Oct 28th 🤷♂️
Also, Twitter unfollowed all 600+ people I was following, so, um, give me a few days (weeks?) to re-follow you.
Colleagues, if you see this, you can respond to make it easier.
kthxbai
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The Microsoft Edge Drop feature, which lets you easily send files, notes, links, and photos between your various Edge devices (mobile, PC, etc.), is outstanding.
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lol wtf
Even I never knew of this sorcery.
How can you minimise all open apps except the one you're working on?
Select and hold the window you want to stay open, then give your mouse (or finger) a little back-and-forth shake.
Find more tips and time-saving shortcuts here:
#Microsoft
#WindowsTips
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Surface Pro 9 Limited Edition is 🔥
The laser etching is very subtle. From a distance, you barely notice it, but when up close ...
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Hearing Apple users talking about the Surface Duo's high price, missing features that are inexcusable for a "flagship phone", complaining about its size, with a dash of "too much hype".
That lack of self-awareness ...
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Android 12L on Surface Duo 2. Coming later this year.
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Nice. Office 365/Word finally got that Windows 11 update with the refreshed design.
Dark Mode to the max.
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I used Surface Duo 2 today at a media event to take notes using OneNote. It was such a modern experience especially since many of my colleagues were using notepads.
Forgot my Slim Pen, but had a spare OG pen on my bag, thankfully.
Ngl, this was kind of game changing for me.
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Galaxy Book S with Qualcomm 8cx looking good.
In theory, performance is near Core i5, but with "23 hours of battery" and, of course, LTE. instant-on, Samsung build quality and display...this should be a fun laptop.
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Widows Phone.
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Nice. More legacy menus are being updated in Windows 11 (Beta).
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Huge news: Intel is working on new software dubbed 'Intel Unison' that lets you use Android and iOS in Windows for calls, SMS, photos, files, and more.
It launches this holiday season. I did some interviews with Intel about it, including long-term plans:
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Minimalist.
HP Envy 34 All-in-One.
- 5K display
- Intel i7 (65W)
- RTX 3060
- 32GB/1TB (both user upgradable)
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Those are my Lumias. RIP.
With Windows phone hitting official end of life with the last update to Windows 10 Mobile, we salute all the devs and engineers both at Microsoft and beyond who poured their hearts into this unique ecosystem.
🥂 Thanks for all the good times, and the good tiles!
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Anytime I hear Musk complaining about Microsoft/ChatGPT/Bing, I'm reminded of the Semafor story of how he wanted to run OpenAI, and the board told him 'no,' so he left with his money ... which then forced OpenAI to find money elsewhere. Enter Microsoft.
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We had to say goodbye to this girl today 😭 I'm sure many of you have heard Zoe meow on the podcast or saw her in photos on the site. I had 19 yrs w/her, which makes it that much harder.
RIP, Zoe. You were the sweetest office mate and friend.
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Want more detail about WHY your computer may not get
#Windows11
?
This free app from GitHub goes into much more detail, including your processor, that helps explain what is going wrong.
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Eight years ago today Microsoft launched Surface.
This was from launch night in NYC and yeah, that's
@panos_panay
signing devices and boxes for fans.
Surface has had a massive impact on PCs going forward and changed the conversation.
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Everyone: We're inching closer to war...this is dangerous
Me: Hey, they're using Surface Pros!
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My favorite part about Surface Laptop SE and Windows 11 SE is all the guys in their 30s and 40s "weighing in" on hardware and software built for 8-year-olds.
Yes, please, give us your spicy takes on a child's laptop guy wrestling with hair loss and dropping T levels.
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An incredibly good point most game journalists have missed about the Microsoft-ZeniMax acquisition: While the game library is significant, the hidden gem may have been 'Orion'.
Here is why Orion could supercharge Microsoft's xCloud game streaming 👇
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Be everywhere, no walls.
Intel, Qualcomm, AMD, phone, tablets, holographic, VR, laptops, 2in1s, desktop, Android, Linux WSL, Windows, iOS, iPad OS, gaming, Xbox, cloud, AI.
It’s about services, software, dev, and leading in hardware.
Microsoft is platform agnostic.
When I asked Satya Nadella whether Microsoft ever thought about reviving a true Windows mobile OS, he told me: "The operating system is no longer the most important layer for us...What is most important for us is the app model and the experience."
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Wow. People really are putting Windows 11 on everything.
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If the 280 character limit bothers you just stick with the Windows 10 Twitter app...
...because it's never updated.
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Pure awww right now.
Dell XPS 17:
- Core i7-10875H (8 cores, 5.1GHz)
- 32GB
- 1TB-SSD
- RTX 2060 Max-Q
- UHD+ Touch
$2,939.99 (pricing starts at $1,371).
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If you don't like a company's ToS, then don't use the service.
There is no "free speech" on private platforms. If you don't like it, start up your own company. Structure it how you want like the commie hippie you are.
this chyron reveals a profound confusion about what free speech is and how it works
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Surface Duo with SopiGuard "leather" skin makes it look like a real mini moleskin.
via r/surfaceduo u/miashottangel
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This was a great campaign. No one did social/media as well as Nokia back then.
It's funny how in 2020 we still can't have this much of an integrated OS/app experience.
Also funny how Windows 10 Mobile sucked the fun out of Windows Phone.
Here's the first Nokia Lumia 800 Ad - kicking off their "Amazing Everyday" campaign
I totally loved the vibe and messaging of this campaign - by far my favourite of any smartphone brand ever
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Really great indepth interview with Panos about Surface Duo. Grab a coffee and take it in. 45 minutes.
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On this day in 2014, HTC was briefing media on the HTC One (M8) for Windows (2 of my personal shots during that briefing are below).
After the Nokia/MS 'McLaren' was canceled this was Plan B for a Windows Phone flagship. Amazing device, but was limited to Verizon in the US.
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I like these icons. I'd use them on Android too. So, pro-tip to
@MicrosoftDesign
: release these icons as an Android icon pack
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Hard to believe we had this in 2016.
I'm still both surprised and not surprised it never took off (mostly performance and desktop vs. mobile app issues; still an issue today), but the concept so leaned into a possible future. Kudos to HP to giving its all.
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Windows 10 and Windows 11 are now being used on 1.4 billion monthly active devices, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
That's up from 1.3 billion back in April.
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Today's project.
@Razer
Iskur Gaming Chair.
Finally, a review that insists I sit on my butt for hours. Don't worry, I got this. Been training my whole life.
#razer
#razercon2020
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Quite possibly the most perfect Ultrabook just arrived. Dell XPS 13 (9300)
More info
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Microsoft's updated emoji (coming later this year to Windows, Teams, Outlook, etc.) really are a lot of fun.
Gone are the flat elements and, instead, are more 3D.
And yes, there's Clippy.
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Microsoft Store is getting better and better. Teams is now listed (finally).
However, I won't be satisfied and won't rest until 3D Pinball Space Cadet (1995) is available. Let's make it happen
@gisardo
and
@panos_panay
.
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7 years ago, today I was with
@samsabri
in Abu Dhabi for Nokia World. They announced the Lumia 1520 and a whole lot of stuff.
We spent the day riding quads, surfing and bashing dunes, and riding camels. What an amazing adventure.
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It did it.
Windows 11 passed the "can it detect and install my printer" test, by far the most difficult hurdle for any desktop OS.
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Huh, Microsoft now has an Outlook extension for Edge.
Gives you a simple drop-down menu from the browser to check your inbox. I likey.
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I'm doing some award-winning journalism right here /s
But seriously, for those wondering if Surface Duo is too big for your pockets, fear not.
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Here we go!
Discord, Epic Games Store (!), Opera, Wikipedia and more are coming to the Microsoft Store for Windows 11.
Android apps coming "soon" to Insiders.
Full details:
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Apple supposedly not showing 69° in its weather app is so apropos. It's the Disney of tech. It pretends sex just doesn't exist.
Meanwhile, Microsoft Weather is getting rowdy over here.
Nice.
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It's Windows 11 Day!
Did you get your
#Bloomberry
Ice Cream? 😂
Head here at 8 PM ET for the live
#Windows11
celebration.
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It's weird doing the 10 year thing, but here we go.
In 2010 I was working at Cornell doing research/treating patients for sleep disorders. A bit later
@kevinmichaluk
asked me to work full-time at Windows Central. It took a LOT of convincing too!
Best decision ever🙏
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People are just realizing that Windows Phone isn't coming back, obviously. No other explanation.
Microsoft stock is down almost 5% in this wide selloff, the stock is on pace for its worst day since October 2020
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Skype is *definitely* not going away. Microsoft wants you to know it has huge plans for it including a complete redesign, Fluent icons, improved performance and more
Very interesting stuff here. Looks great, too.
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Morning.
Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft.
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