Surface Duo

The Microsoft Surface Duo, also known as the Microsoft Duo and Surface Duo, is an upcoming foldable device announced during Microsoft's Surface hardware conference on October 2, 2019.[1] The device will work as a compliment to the Microsoft Surface Neo, running Windows 10X, which was also announced during the event.[2] Unlike previous Microsoft products, which run a in-house operating system, such as the recently discontinued Windows 10 Mobile, it will run Android instead. [3] The device is generally regarded as a smartphone, however, Microsoft itself is reluctant to use the term to describe the device, [4][5] instead referring to it as the newest member of the Surface family. [6]

Surface Duo
DeveloperMicrosoft
TypeFoldable phablet
Release dateHoliday 2020
Operating systemAndroid
PredecessorMicrosoft Lumia 950 (2015)
Microsoft Lumia (lineup)
Related articlesMicrosoft Lumia
Microsoft Surface
Websitehttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-duo

Background

Microsoft announced the device at their October 2019 event, alongside the Surface Neo, Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X and Surface Earbuds.[7] The announcement was met with generally positive opinions from critics, who praised its design and hinge mechanism.[8][9] While the device was said to be released in 'Holiday 2020', reports have speculated that the device may release earlier than previously expected.[10][11][12]

Hardware

The device deviates from the standard folding screen design in other similarly aimed devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X, by making use of a hinge in between the two screens.

Software

The device is expected to ship with the Android operating system, but the version which it will ship with is currently unknown. Preliminary reports suggest that the Microsoft are collaborating with Google to create a form of Android dedicated to the Surface Duo, but these are not confirmed.[9]

Timeline
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References
  1. "Surface reveals new holiday lineup and introduces a new category of dual-screen devices built for mobile productivity | Microsoft Devices Blog".
  2. "Introducing Windows 10X: enabling dual-screen PCs in 2020 | Windows Experience Blog".
  3. Gartenberg, Chaim (October 2, 2019). "Microsoft surprises with new foldable Surface Duo phone running Android". The Verge.
  4. Tibken, Shara. "Yes, the Microsoft phone is really happening: Introducing the Surface Duo". CNET.
  5. Baig, Edward C. "Microsoft showcases an Android Surface 'phone' and dual-screen Windows PC". USA TODAY.
  6. Palmer, Annie (October 2, 2019). "Microsoft unveils new folding smartphone in surprise announcement". CNBC.
  7. "Here's everything Microsoft announced at its Surface event". Engadget. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  8. May 2020, Philip Michaels 04. "Microsoft Surface Duo: Release date, price, features and more". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  9. March 2020, David Lumb 01. "Microsoft Surface Duo phone release date, news, features". TechRadar. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  10. June 2020, Darren Allan 13. "Microsoft Surface Duo could be out in under 2 months – but don't expect Surface Neo until mid-2021". TechRadar. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  11. "Microsoft's Surface Duo to come as early as July". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  12. Spence, Ewan. "New Surface Leak Reveals Microsoft's Latest Gamble". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
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