The Windows Central Podcast

This week, Dan and Zac check out the new 'One Outlook' email client for Windows 11 and the feasibility of running Windows on Surface Duo hardware. They also talk about Halo Infinite Season 2, an Apple patent that's pretty much a Surface Book, and more.

Links

• Windows 11 build 22616 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channel | Windows Central
• First look at Microsoft's new 'One Outlook' email client for Windows 11 | Windows Central
• Surface Duo with Windows 11 seems like dream device for Windows Central readers | Windows Central
• Halo Infinite Season 2: All known issues, bugs, and workarounds | Windows Central
• Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves: Launch time and when you can play | Windows Central
• Halo Infinite fixes Last Spartan Standing challenges, will update Interference Event | Windows Central
• Apple wins patent to basically make a Surface Book | Windows Central

The inexorable march of new features and bug fixes continues thanks to a new build of Windows 11 for Beta and Dev Insiders. We cover what's new along an experimental design in Edge Canary. Dan and Zac also talk about the Microsoft-commissioned study on device repair and waste, dynamic refresh rate for Surface Laptop Studio, Dell's XPS 13 Plus, and some hot takes on Twitter.

Links

• Windows 11 Build 22610 now available for Beta and Dev Insiders | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge Canary gets new experimental Windows 11 design with rounded tabs | Windows Central
• Microsoft delivers promised study revealing device repair reduces waste, climate emissions | Windows Central
• Microsoft begins testing 'dynamic refresh rate' mode on Surface Laptop Studio | Windows Central
• The spectacular Dell XPS 13 Plus is finally now available, starting at $1,299 | Windows Central

Dan and Zac offer a sixth month review of Surface Duo 2, and make the case for merging Surface Pro X with Surface Pro 9. They deliver rumors about Surface Laptop Go 2 and a foldable OLED notebook from HP. Plus, Dan shares his experience with the newest Lenovo Yoga.

Links

• Surface Laptop Go 2: Everything we know so far | Windows Central
• How is the Surface Duo 2 holding up at 6 months on the market? (video) | Windows Central
• Microsoft should merge the Surface Pro X with the Surface Pro 9 this fall | Windows Central
• A foldable OLED HP notebook could debut in 2022 | Windows Central
• Lenovo unveils new ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 and 14s Yoga Gen 2 at MWC 2022 | Windows Central

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This week, we report on Microsoft's hybrid work event, new builds of Windows 11, and the possibility of putting Android on Surface Neo. There's also a new name and look for Microsoft's Journal app, an interesting mini PC coming from Apcsilmic, and more.

Links

• Should Microsoft just put Android on Surface Neo? | Windows Central
• Ask Windows Central: What is the future of Surface without Surface Neo? | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge edges out Safari for second place in desktop browser market | Windows Central
• Windows 11 File Explorer gets a new Home in latest Insider build | Windows Central
• Windows 11 event: Here are all the new features that were announced by Microsoft | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Journal app has a new name and a fresh look for Windows 11 | Windows Central
• Microsoft unveils plans to integrate Windows 11 and Windows 365 via hybrid Cloud PC experiences | Windows Central
• Apcsilmic announces Dot 1, the 'smallest' and 'most energy-efficient' Windows mini PC | Windows Central

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Zac and Dan talk about a reorg within Microsoft that will help its Android + Windows efforts. They also cover Intel's Arc discrete GPUs, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, the Halo TV series, and more.

Links

• Microsoft doubles down on its Android + Windows efforts in latest reorg | Windows Central
• Microsoft renames Your Phone to Phone Link, partners with Honor for an expanded experience | Windows Central
• Intel announces Arc 3, 5, and 7 discrete mobile GPUs for laptops to take on AMD, NVIDIA | Windows Central
• Exclusive: Microsoft is moving ahead with an Xbox Game Pass Family Plan | Windows Central
• Halo Infinite will feature TV series content in the future | Windows Central
• Surface Duo 2 Long-Term Review: Revisiting A Different Kind Of Foldable - YouTube

Several laptops have been announced recently with Intel's 12th Gen processors. Dan and Zac cover those along with a Microsoft hack, new Windows 11 builds, a trip down Windows phone memory lane, and much more.

Links

• Windows 11 version 22H2: Everything we know about Microsoft's next big OS update | Windows Central
• Microsoft promotes Windows 11 version 22H2 to the Beta Channel with build 22581 | Windows Central
• Windows 11 watermark for unsupported PCs appears in latest Insider builds | Windows Central
• Microsoft confirms Lapsus$ breach, denies danger of source code leaks | Windows Central
• Lapsus$ masterminds behind Microsoft breach revealed to be teenagers | Windows Central
• Original Surface Duo gets its March 2022 security patch, 'improves device stability' | Windows Central
• Windows Phone Secrets: Fast performance, long battery, and more get detailed in this retro-podcast | Windows Central
• Dell refreshes XPS 15, 17 with 12th Gen Intel CPUs and RTX 30-Series GPUs | Windows Central
• LG announces new gram 16, 17 with 12th Gen Intel CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 2050 graphics | Windows Central

This week, we've got new builds, rage over promotional banners, more bad news for the future of HoloLens, and loads more!

Links

• Windows 11 build 22579 is out with nameable Start menu folders and more | Windows Central
• Microsoft testing out new Windows 11 high priority notifications feature | Windows Central
• Latest Windows 11 Insider build tests File Explorer promos for Microsoft products [Updated] | Windows Central
• Microsoft to hold Windows 11 for Hybrid Work event on April 5 | Windows Central
• Microsoft News Roundup: Ads in File Explorer, HoloLens struggles, and more | Windows Central
• Microsoft unveils new Surface Hub 2 'Smart Camera' accessory with eyewatering $800 price tag | Windows Central
• Microsoft reiterates HoloLens 2 product value amid reports indicating HoloLens 3 is dead | Windows Central
• Sync for Reddit picks up dual-pane support for Surface Duo and tablet devices | Windows Central
• The Surface Duo 2 is actually good now. — Let's Talk - YouTube

Android 12L is designed for foldables, and is on the way for Surface Duo later this year. The guys talk about this, plus support for tabs in File Explorer, Microsoft's Clipchamp video editing app, and computer repairability. There's also a great conversation with Lenovo's Tom Baker about their latest ThinkPad computers. Tune in!

Links

• Built for foldables, Android 12L is hitting Surface Duo 'later this year,' according to Google | Windows Central
• Microsoft Surface Duo 2 down to $1,250 in first-ever official price drop | Windows Central
• Hands-on with tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11 build 22572 (video) | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Clipchamp video editing tools are underbaked, and offensively overpriced | Windows Central
• Microsoft beats Apple in repairability, but both fall short of the competition | Windows Central
• Exclusive first look at Lenovo's eco-friendly ThinkPad Z13 with plant-based cover | Windows Central
• ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 (H5600) review: Creative professionals will love this stunning 4K OLED display | Windows Central

Dan and Zac put sanctions against Russia into context as Microsoft suspends sales of products and services. They check out new tablet mode improvements coming to Windows 11, Surface Duo updates, and some new laptops unveiled at Mobile World Congress. Satya Nadella's son, Zain, has passed away at age 26. Zain was born with cerebral palsy and was a source of inspiration for improving accessibility of Microsoft products.

Links

• Microsoft suspends sales of products and services in Russia | Windows Central
• AMD and Intel reportedly are suspending processor shipments for industrial use to Russia | Windows Central
• Hands-on with the new tablet mode improvements coming soon to Windows 11 | Windows Central
• Surface Duo 2 gets its Feb update with improvements for touch, camera, performance, animations, and more | Windows Central
• Samsung announces four new Galaxy Book2 laptops at Mobile World Congress with Intel 12th Gen | Windows Central
• Best PCs and biggest news from MWC 2022 | Windows Central
• Lenovo unveils new ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 and 14s Yoga Gen 2 at MWC 2022 | Windows Central
• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's son Zain has died at age 26 | Windows Central

This week, Dan and Zac go hands-on with new Windows 11 features and Android app support. They also discuss how Edge is poised to overtake Safari for second place in the desktop browser war, Surface Laptop 5 rumors, Your Phone updates, and more. Links

• Hands-on with Windows 11 build 22557 and all its new features (video) | Windows Central
• Android app support, Taskbar updates, and more, begin rolling out on Windows 11 today | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge is closing the gap with Safari for second place in the great browser war | Windows Central
• Microsoft adds 'Your Phone' recent apps menu to the System Tray on Windows 11 | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Your Phone can now show recent apps through the Windows taskbar | Windows Central
• Surface Laptop 5 may feature AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile CPUs, 120Hz PixelSense Flow display | Windows Central