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Microsoft will show the world whats next at May 23rd event in Shanghai
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BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Until end of the year so solid 6 months and even after its only $50
Why does MS hate USB-C? Mini DP needs to die.
Yeah so fucking dumb
Why does MS hate USB-C? Mini DP needs to die.
after almost 2 years? is MS drunk?
this is something to be huffy puffy about, not people in here flipping out over MS coming out with a MacBook competitor with the Surface Laptop.
Junior Mint
Member
Their MacBook competitor doesn't have USB C either
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
I've had my Lumia for nearly five years now and it's been on its last legs for a while. I just want a Surface PHone, WHY WON'T YOU GIVE ME A SURFACE PHONE?!?!
Why does MS hate USB-C? Mini DP needs to die.
Isnt confirmed, I think a lot of people are interpreting that MS keeping the magentic charging port as them not having the USB-C port. I think(well I hope) MS will have a USB-C port but probably just not allow charging through the USB-C.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
My Lumia 950xl from 2015 has a usb c connector, so it's not like they aren't willing to make use of it in some cases. Will be disappointed for sure if there's none on the next pro.
I'm fine with keeping magnetic charging, but it absolutely needs thunderbolt 3 / usb 3.1 gen 2 to be a pro device in 2017.
GrizzleBoy
Banned
I just bought a used Asus Zenbook Flip.
I think the model itself is around a year old and has USB-C.
That said, I don't really know when I'm ever going to use it. My Galaxy S8+ has USB-C, but its not like I'm connecting my phone to my laptop all the time, if ever. And if I am, I'll likely just use the regular USB-A to USB-C cable that I use to charge the phone.
I think the problem is that while the standard isn't new anymore and is growing steadily, I think its still new enough that manufacturers can get away with not including it in their products without the general population actually caring.
I think the model itself is around a year old and has USB-C.
That said, I don't really know when I'm ever going to use it. My Galaxy S8+ has USB-C, but its not like I'm connecting my phone to my laptop all the time, if ever. And if I am, I'll likely just use the regular USB-A to USB-C cable that I use to charge the phone.
I think the problem is that while the standard isn't new anymore and is growing steadily, I think its still new enough that manufacturers can get away with not including it in their products without the general population actually caring.
Why does MS hate USB-C? Mini DP needs to die.
how...
...why...
?___?
I don't understand. Even all the Surface competitors are using USB-C.
Interesting stuff - thanks for the link! "I'm sure we will make more phones" makes it sound like a fairly vague and/or far off idea though OTOH I can see why MS would want to play their cards close to their chest.
Angelus Errare
Banned
At this point in time, I'm willing to bet at least 50% of any of decent sized college's student body are using macbooks of some kind.
*MacOS
Don't feel bad lol, I just bought one yesterday... I'll be able to see what's going on with the announcement and have time to return it to BB if need be.
nillapuddin
Member
You guys are missing the point, who gives a fuck what they announce, this is the Panos Panay show and I'll be ready and waiting.
I would literally listen to him describe how paint dries, dude knows how to create hype.
I would literally listen to him describe how paint dries, dude knows how to create hype.
Guess Im holding on to my SP3
Shutup and take my money.
i'm currently located in south korea, and i bought mine in america off amazon. using a family member to ship it to me because lithium battery laws.
so it will be somewhat of a bitch for me to return it if a sb2 comes out.
Oh yeah, that definitely sounds worse than my situation.
dragonelite
Member
Seconded...
Warm Machine
Member
Surface Phone and Surface Pro 5 please.
CriterionDog
Member
I'd definitely be interested in a Surface Phone if
-app support (this is the MOST IMPORTANT thing)
-UI redesign from the tiles
-improved notifications
-app support
-app support
-app support
With iTunes, WhatsApp and Spotify coming to UWP, it seems more and more people are putting their apps on the Windows Store. Google needs to be there day one if the phone rumors are true.
I can't imagine why Google wouldn't want their apps on there.
-app support (this is the MOST IMPORTANT thing)
-UI redesign from the tiles
-improved notifications
-app support
-app support
-app support
With iTunes, WhatsApp and Spotify coming to UWP, it seems more and more people are putting their apps on the Windows Store. Google needs to be there day one if the phone rumors are true.
I can't imagine why Google wouldn't want their apps on there.
Allonym
There should be more tampons in gaming
would do a lot of questionable things for this lol. The possibility of the Surface Book 2 is the only reason I've held off on getting the SB1.
J Mallard. Surface Duckface VR Smello-vision cable free.
Shogmaster
Member
Hey MS! I'll give you this design for free if you make me one. Please have it ready by 23rd...
Hey MS! I'll give you this design for free if you make me one. Please have it ready by 23rd...
Bring back the Courier
Shogmaster
Member
Bring back the Courier
I'm trying to trick them into making a giant one!
Hey MS! I'll give you this design for free if you make me one. Please have it ready by 23rd...
Shogmaster
Member
My design is nowhere as advanced as that... I'm no genius like Homer Simpson.
brotkasten
Member
The lack of Google apps are partly the reason why Windows Phone gained no traction. That's exactly why Google wouldn't want their apps on there.
Windows Phone 7 launched in 2010, Windows 8 in 2012. Both app stores never had and still don't have Google apps, most notably no YouTube app. Think about how ridiculous that is. The Windows app store never had an official YouTube app. What impression do you think this makes to users, when they search for YouTube in the app store and only get "Hyper for YouTube" and such as search results?
Itunes will just be a desktop app in the appx package.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
Google shit also runs horribly through Edge mobile half the time. Like maps.google is a fucking nonresponsive shitfight. The one ray of sunshine is that the unofficial YouTube app on the windows store is better than an official one.
brotkasten
Member
It's most likely going to be the same for Spotify. However, I do hope that it's somehow going to improve the touch-capabilities of the Desktop app. It already works relatively well, but it's still a little janky compared to UWP apps.
I noticed that on my mom's phone as well. I'm not sure who's to blame in this case. Perhaps it's a side effect of Edge pretending to be Chrome.
As for 3rd party apps, I haven't found a good one for Windows 10 so far and I've think I tried them all. I'm currently using Hyper for YouTube and it's okay at best. It used to crash a lot during long videos and skipping in long videos still doesn't work well. The interface works, but could look better and cleaner. It also tends to forget my Google log-in every now and then. The last time it failed to load the account page, forcing me to reinstall the app. And while the app supports Miracast, I'd certainly prefer Google Cast support.
NinjaTehFish
Banned
Windows 11 built off the win 7 kernal please.
:/ :/ :/ :/
brotkasten
Member
How does this post make any sense at all?
One Eyed Willy
Member
FYI, MS has stated on multiple occasions that Windows 10 is their final OS. All they'll do from here is simply iterate upon it since the framework underneath is built for it. Also Windows 10 is so much better than Windows 7.
Lastly, the 7 kernal is actually framed from the XP/2003 kernal and has security flaws at its core, so 7 is a dead OS in time.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
I think I was using MetroTube which is doing well for me. From memory Youtube native apps don't let you play audio with the screen off (without YT red) and such but the unofficial ones do.
BlazinSkatinAxel
Member
MyTube is the best one now.