There are loads of smaller stories in the Microsoft universe this week, and a great big one too — Surface Duo may be shipping far sooner than the previously announced 'holiday 2020' timeframe. Daniel and Zac make a strong case for why it benefits Microsoft and end users alike to get the device into the hands of developers and early adopters. But the continued specter of COVID-19 may make Microsoft's desire to do so impossible.

Links:

• Cortana support going away in Windows 10 versions at 'end-of-support' dates | Windows Central
• Microsoft Launcher for Android losing Cortana by 'end of April' | Windows Central
• Microsoft wants to launch Surface Duo sooner than holiday 2020 | Windows Central
• Microsoft warns Windows, Surface won't hit revenue guidance due to coronavirus | Windows Central
• Everything we know about Xbox Series X: Launch titles, specs, design, price, and more | Windows Central
• LG gram 17 (2020) review: The best big Ultrabook around just got even better | Windows Central
• Samsung's Galaxy Book S is here. Ask us anything about this Windows on ARM laptop! | Windows Central
• New Microsoft Edge begins automatic rollout for Release Preview Insiders | Windows Central
• Windows Central app for Windows 10 fixes logins, snags new icon in latest update | Windows Central

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