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Microsoft can’t keep up with Apple’s iPad anymore

Microsoft can’t keep up with Apple’s iPad anymore

April 27, 2021
It was 2010 when Steve Jobs introduced the iPad, a so-called “third device” that sat comfortably between a smartphone and a laptop. Jobs said that in order for that to work, the product needed to be better at some things than its siblings. He used cases like reading as examples, and those use cases were...
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 listed by dealers in Europe, expected to launch by early 2021

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 listed by dealers in Europe, expected to launch by early 2021

December 16, 2020
The Surface Pro 8 is expected to launch very soon as the upcoming tablet has been spotted by various retailers in Europe. The new portable Windows machine will be available in standard Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE model options, suggest certain databases of European retailers. It is also expected that Microsoft will offer up...
Grab the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 for just $600 during Cyber Monday

Grab the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 for just $600 during Cyber Monday

November 30, 2020
This Cyber Monday, you have another chance at checking out amazing deals if, for some reason, you weren't able to grab them during Black Friday season, which wrapped up on Friday (although some deals came up on Saturday as well). One of the things you could be interested in getting is a new laptop or...
Microsoft’s Eye Contact feature goes live on the Surface Pro X to keep your gaze focused in video calls

Microsoft’s Eye Contact feature goes live on the Surface Pro X to keep your gaze focused in video calls

August 20, 2020
At the Surface event late last year, Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Pro X — an ARM version of the Surface Pro 7 powered by a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor (AKA Microsoft SQ1). During the Surface Pro X presentation, the company also showcased a new technology exclusive to the notebook, which utilized the power...
[Update: More Colors] Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and ARM-powered Surface device leak ahead of official launch

[Update: More Colors] Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and ARM-powered Surface device leak ahead of official launch

October 1, 2019
Microsoft is holding a launch event in New York City tomorrow, looking to unveil new Surface-branded hardware in the form of tablets and laptops. Of particular interest within these releases is a "Surface Pro" device that is said to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx SoC that will allow Windows to run smoothly on an...
Next Microsoft Surface Pro may come in a Snapdragon 8cx variant

Next Microsoft Surface Pro may come in a Snapdragon 8cx variant

June 26, 2019
Microsoft's Surface Pro tablets have gained popularity for their usage as 2-in-1 tablet/laptop computers, giving users the flexibility of working with Windows in the manner that they are more comfortable. Surface Pro devices have mainly featured Intel chips in the past, but this appears to be changing as reports indicate that Microsoft is testing out...
As Google Neglects Tablets, Apple and Microsoft Advance the Convergence of Mobile and Desktop Computers

As Google Neglects Tablets, Apple and Microsoft Advance the Convergence of Mobile and Desktop Computers

June 6, 2017
A little over one year ago, Google did what many of us expected them to do: announce Android app support in Chrome OS. As is the case with every Google announcement, this was in early beta stages and would not release to consumers for a few months. Still though, there was hope -- hope for Android,...