The Windows Central Podcast

Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino look at a rumored ARM variant for Microsoft's next Surface Pro running a Snapdragon 8cx. They also discuss a host of other hardware and software rumors, including the possibility of running Android apps on 'Windows Lite' based devices, including Surface 'Centaurus'.

There are some new features for OneDrive users, and Cortana Beta is in the Microsoft Store. Finally Bill Gates sees losing the mobile race to Android as his greatest mistake.

Links:

• Microsoft's next Surface Pro might have a Snapdragon 8cx variant | Windows Central
• Surface 'Centaurus' could run Android apps — but would that really help 'Windows Lite' succeed? | Windows Central
• 12 tips to help you fix OneDrive sync problems on Windows 10 | Windows Central
• Microsoft announces OneDrive Personal Vault, a secure area within your OneDrive | Windows Central
• Cortana Beta arrives in Microsoft Store to enable more frequent updates | Windows Central
• Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever' | Windows Central

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Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino explore reasons why Windows 10 19H2 is behind schedule. They also look at Xbox rumors regarding 'Anaconda' and 'Lockhart'.

There's a new experience for using Cortana in the latest Windows 10 preview build, and Daniel talks about why iPadOS might pose a legitimate threat to Surface Pro.

Links:

• Windows 10 19H2 falls behind schedule as Microsoft fails to hit spring target for testing | Windows Central
• New Cortana experience for Windows 10 shows up in latest preview build | Windows Central
• Xbox Project Scarlett: Everything we know so far | Windows Central
• Why Apple's iPadOS is a legit threat to Surface Pro #AskDanWindows 60 | Windows Central

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Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino talk about big changes potentially coming to Windows shell. They also have more details (and rumors) about the Xbox news from E3. Finally, Daniel reviews the Lenovo IdeaPad S940 and crowns it King of the Ultrabooks. Windows Central has merch — You can get yours by visiting the link in our show notes!

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• E3 2019 | Windows Central
• Lenovo IdeaPad S940 review: King of the Ultrabooks | Windows Central

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Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden have biggest news stories of the week for Windows users. Microsoft has been demoing their dual-screen Surface 'Centaurus' device for some of their employees. A group of UWP developers have banded together for an annual 'Launch' event of new apps. Daniel is especially excited about updates to the myTube app.

They also discuss Google Stadia and talk about what they look forward to from Microsoft at E3.

Links:

• Microsoft reportedly teased dual-screen Surface 'Centaurus' for employees | Windows Central
• UWP developers christen annual 'Launch' event with major myTube update, 3 new apps | Windows Central
• Stadia: What you need to know about Google's game streaming service | Android Central
• Microsoft teases next-gen Xbox 'Scarlet' ahead of its big E3 2019 show | Windows Central

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Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden discuss Microsoft's non-announcement announcement about their next generation 'modern OS'. Whatever it may up end being called, this is the OS we've been reporting on for quite some time.

They also tear down all of the misleading and incorrect hot takes about the death of UWP, and Daniel reports on all the other interesting devices and announcements from Computex 2019 in Taipei. Finally, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update is available to the general public.

Links:

• What is Microsoft's new 'modern OS' all about? | Windows Central
• 7 biggest Computex 2019 announcements | Windows Central
• Windows 10 May 2019 Update review: Simple changes make Microsoft's OS run smoother | Windows Central

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There's life beyond Build for Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino as the talk about the world's first foldable PC from Lenovo. They also discuss Microsoft and Sony partnering on game streaming and other technologies, proving that it's all about Azure.

Google scraps dual boot of Windows and Chrome OS on Chromebooks, and Minecraft Earth is coming later this year. Finally, Huawei's future may be in serious jeopardy due to an order issued by US President Donald Trump regarding 'foreign adversaries'.

Links:

• World's first foldable Windows PC is here, it's from Lenovo, and it's AWESOME | Windows Central
• Microsoft and Sony partner for game streaming and other technologies | Windows Central
• Minecraft Earth | Windows Central
• Google shelves feature that would let Chromebooks dual-boot Windows 10 | Windows Central
• Huawei MateBook launch in question amid escalating U.S.-China trade war | Windows Central

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Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino are home safe and sound from Microsoft Build 2019, and they have a ton of insight into the various announcements from the conference. Cortana lives as Microsoft continues its deep investment of research into contextual AI. UWP is changing slightly, but it remains an important tool for developers. Likewise, Fluent Design System has gone cross platform.

There's also plenty of Edge news, and Zac shares his first hands-on experience with HoloLens 2!

Links:

• Windows Central Podcast | Episode 133 | May 10th 2019
• Microsoft Cortana, and why the future of AI is contextual | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Fluent Design System goes cross platform with iOS, Android, and the web | Windows Central
• Top 5 announcements from Microsoft Build 2019 | Windows Central

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Sets dies, but Paint lives! Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden have all the latest news, rumors, and speculation in the Microsoft universe. In addition to Sets and MS Paint, they look at possible Xbox announcements at E3 on June 9, updates to Edge with Chromium, and broken compatibility with Google Meet.

Links:

• Windows 10 Sets feature is DEAD — what you need to know #WeekInMicrosoft No.8 | Windows Central
• Was Windows 10 'Sets' doomed to fail from the start? | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge Dev channel updated with Windows 10 32-bit support, more | Windows Central
• Microsoft Edge with Chromium suddenly stops working with Google Meet (Update) | Windows Central
• Rejoice! Microsoft Paint is here to stay in Windows 10. | Windows Central

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Surface Hub 2S is here! Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino have all the details on this business-focused device. Also targeted at business users, a HoloLens 2 emulator is now available to developers so they can begin working on new apps.

They also talk about Xbox One S All-Digital Edition — It's a good idea that makes sense for some users, but it's marred by an unattractive price and form factor that fails to differentiate it from other Xbox One models. Something that is great all around, however, is Xpotify. It's a PWA version of Spotify that provides the best experience for Windows 10.

Finally, Samsung Galaxy Fold will be available on April 26th. The team discuss the screen failure experienced by several users, and look at Microsoft's own attempts at multiple screen devices.

Links:

• Watch Microsoft's full Surface Hub 2S reveal here | Windows Central
• Surface Hub 2S hands-on: Cutting-edge collaboration | Windows Central
• Does Microsoft's HoloLens 2 run original HoloLens apps? | Windows Central
• Disc-less Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is a natural progression for Microsoft | Windows Central
• Xpotify review: Quite possibly the best Spotify experience on Windows 10 | Windows Central
• Here's why Galaxy Fold displays are already failing | Android Central

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Edge with Chromium is now available for testing in two different flavors: Dev Channel and Canary Channel. Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden dive deep into why this massive change to the Edge browser is so great for end users and developers.

They also talk about the latest news with regard to Fast and Slow ring, including the release preview for Windows 10 May 2019 Update. They also scour the agenda for Build 2019 to look at what might be happening down the road.

Finally, there's a 'Blush Blend' Surface Pro Type Cover available to customers in the UK. Absent are any notes of oak or chocolate.

Links:

• Microsoft Edge with Chromium browser is now available as preview program goes live | Windows Central
• Windows 10 20H1 build 18875 now rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring | Windows Central
• Microsoft pushes Windows 10 May 2019 Update to the Release Preview ring | Windows Central
• New Surface Pro Type Cover 'Blush Blend' now on sale in the UK | Windows Central

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