Those of you that remember how confident Microsoft was back in the day in the success of the Windows Phone platform probably understand why the Redmond-based tech giant remains hesitant about attempting any sort of a mobile comeback.
Of course, that doesn’t mean the company isn’t considering a number of ways to get back in the game and continue expanding the focus areas and use cases of the popular Surface product lineup.
Separately, Windows Central reports work on a “Centaurus” design may have started “about” a year ago, with the hope of an official announcement coming “in the fall of 2019.” This “dual-screen 2-in-1” gadget sounds a lot like that newly rumored direction of the Andromeda project, but according to this publication’s inside sources, Microsoft has different plans for the two equally ambitious programs.
Specifically, Andromeda could still be envisioned as a “pocketable dual-screen phone”, but if this new info is accurate, Centaurus will be given priority in development and production, aiming to pave the way for Microsoft’s eventual mobile market re-entry.
That’s largely because the company is reportedly not ready to embrace Android just yet, planning to load Windows Core OS on Centaurus, and somehow convince developers to build Universal Windows Platform apps for Andromeda.
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Windows Core OS is Microsoft’s rumored “new modern version of Windows 10”, so this “Centaurus” product is likely to not be that different from the latest Surface Pro generation. It’s probably going to be smaller and easily foldable, with two extremely versatile displays, one of which will be able to seamlessly switch from a note-taking to a (somewhat) traditional keyboard and touchpad computing experience.
Windows Central describes Microsoft Centaurus as a “tablet, laptop, digital book, a bigger tablet”, and everything in between, which we have to admit sounds exciting... and just a tad overambitious.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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