Microsoft gave the world a first look into the future of its hardware product during the October 2nd event in New York City. Introducing a new innovative product category of dual screen devices. Microsoft unveiled the Surface Neo and Surface Duo.
We are introducing a new category of dual-screen devices. Designed to help people get more done on smaller, more mobile form factors.
Panos Panay
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Microsoft didn’t give out much specifications for the device as it is still in production. But Chief Innovation officer, Panos Panay mentioned a few. The size, weight, a new Intel Lake processor, hybrid CPU. Some of these can and will change by the time the Surface Neo gets on the market. For example the chipsets that power the device.
Surface Neo will have two 9 inch screens, held by a 360 degree full friction hinge that opens up into a 13 inch device. It will be the thinnest LCD device made at 5.6mm on each side and weigh 655 grams. With a display made of Gorilla Glass. It will run on a new version of Windows 10 called Windows 10X designed and optimized for dual-screens PCs.
What do you think about Microsoft’s move to pioneer a new category of dual-screen devices?
“Make no mistake this product is a Surface“, Panos Pany, Microsoft Chief Product Officer tells the audience. This is Surface Duo, he says holding a new shiny foldable dual-screen Surface product in his hands. This is how Panos unveiled the next and future category of Microsoft Surface devices to the world.
At the October 2 event in New York today, Microsoft introduced a new Surface product category. The company says it wants to build a device that innovates for the future. One that helps a user achieve more. In Panos words; we want to make you a product that feels small, fits your lifestyle, makes you productive and creative. One of those announced devices is the Microsoft Surface Duo dual-screen device. Didn’t get a chance to watch it live? Watch the full event on-demand here.
You’ll talk about it as a phone and a communication device. It does both things incredibly well. But it is how productive you can be on it.
Panos Pany
Microsoft Surface Duo unveiled
Microsoft Surface Duo is not a yet a finished product. In fact, per the announcement we can only expect to see it next year. This is a bold move by the company. Announcing a product before it is finally out. But it is also the companies way of bringing fans and developers on the creation journey.
This is industry pushing technology and it’s technology pushing possibilities.
Panos Pany
Microsoft didn’t give so much details about the device. The few ones given are that, Surface Duo will have two 5.6 inch screens that unfold to a 8.3 inches screen. The two screens are connected by a “revolutionary” 360° hinge. Microsoft will be partnering with Google to bring its android ecosystem of apps to the device. Meaning this device will run on the android operating system as well. A Microsoft phone that runs on Android.
We didn’t hear Microsoft talk about specifications and features. Microsoft did says and show you can recieve calls on it. A pocketable device. It will be interesting to hear more about the Surface Duo in the coming months.
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Join us follow the online viewing of the October 2nd Microsoft Event. The event starts at these times worldwide 10AM ET, 2PM GMT (3PM UK), 5PM EAT and 4PM SAT.
Get to hear and see the latest innovations coming out of Microsoft. What’s new and evolving in Microsoft’s world of technology? We expect to see the announcements of new Microsoft Surface devices. As well as hear about developments in other Microsoft products.
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Update:
Microsoft introduces a new dual-screen product category. Meet the breathtaking Surface Neo and Surface Duo, check them out.
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Microsoft’s cloud storage platform OneDrive, now lets you securely keep your most sensitive information in a personal vault. Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive that can only be accessed by verification on each visit. Providing you with an extra layer of protection for your stored data.
OneDrive already comes with robust security. But this new feature gives you an added layer of protection on your files. Files you feel need more protection incase someone gets access to your account or device. A two factor form of verification is needed before contents can be viewed or edited.
How does it work?
It uses a second step of identity verification such as Windows Hello, Microsoft authenticator app, your fingerprint, face, PIN, a code sent to you via email or SMS. Other security features include auto locking and a BitLocker encryption. Microsoft says it also asks browsers not to cache accessed information.
Microsoft encourages you to store sensitive data such as your passport, driver’s license, insurance information, etc. But you can store anything personal and sensitive to you without limitation.
The feature is globally available to all users with a OneDrive account. Users with free or 100GB stand alone OneDrive account can save only 3 files. Unlimited usage works with any Office 365 subscriber.
Microsoft announces the appointment of Alaeddine Karim as country manager of its operations in Kuwait. Karim will lead the company’s efforts in driving digital transformation agendas among public and private organizations in Kuwait.
The new country manager will engage with customers to digitally empower employees, optimize operations and transform business models.
Karim Alaeddine believes in technology’s role in transforming lives and the impact it has on the economy and society. He shares on plans to help Kuwait achieve its vision 2035 goals.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every organization and individual to achieve more. We have a longstanding commitment towards the growth and prosperity of Kuwait.
Technology is at the heart of this effort. As we believe that digital transformation powered by the intelligent cloud has extraordinary gains to offer every industry.
With Microsoft’s breadth of innovations coupled with our expertise; I look forward to working closely with our customers on their ambitions and transform Kuwait into a leading regional financial, cultural and institutional leader, in line with New Kuwait Vision 2035.
