Microsoft’s “Centaurus” project aims to take on Lenovo’s Yoga Book format

While an Andromeda folding phone might seem like the perfect thing for Microsoft in 2019, it may trial a dual-screen notebook first.

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iPhone SE stop, Surface Go | #PNWeekly 313 (LIVE at 12p ET)

On our podcast this week: Microsoft has a tiny Surface tablet that costs $800 if you want it like they show it. Also, long live the iPhone X?

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Microsoft’s Andromeda project is unlikely to materialize anytime soon

Both the hardware and software components of Microsoft's mystery Andromeda project have been put on hold indefinitely, according to a well-connected insider

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 could go to 12W and battle low-end Intel Core U-series

Intel may have to watch its back if Qualcomm is able to land its ambitions next year on a big chipset for laptops and maybe even desktops.

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iPhone X pre-order day and the October mailbag! | #PNWeekly 276 (Audio)

We answer your questions (finally) about smartwatches, smartphone design and more! Plus, we talk iPhone X with Shimon Das on this week's show!

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Windows 10 Mobile set for clean death as something called “Andromeda” is born

As its own, dedicated codefile, Windows 10 Mobile might not exist anymore. Instead, Windows 10 on a mobile phone might be the more correct term.

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Microsoft event for educators on May 2 likely brings Windows Cloud

Microsoft is said to be combating Google's Chromebook that's been invading classrooms with a cheaper Windows experience that can be upgraded.

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More Android O features in active chatter

A list of bullet points and plenty of speculation as to where the next version of Android will go. But will all of these features land in May?

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All signs (and comments) point to no more Google Pixel laptops

Still expecting a third-generation Google Pixel laptop announcement later this year? It's probably not happening, at least not under that name.

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Third wacky Lenovo Yoga Book variant is in the works, complete with Chrome OS and Real Pen

Say what you will about Lenovo, its lack of “pull” in the smartwatch market, inability to turn a smartphone profit or many branding hesitations, but when it comes to convertible tablets and hybrid laptops, this is a company that’s not afraid to experiment.

Of course, there are good and bad experiments, risks worth taking and pointless gambles, with that funky new Yoga Book unveiled at IFA Berlin definitely falling under clever concepts capable of developing a cult following.

Apparently warmly received across important markets like China, Japan or Germany, as well as so far scoring “average” US sales, the Android and Windows 2-in-1 computers are now confirmed as merely road openers for a whole family of “Real Pen”-wielding gadgets.

Next up, Lenovo plans to also launch a crazy versatile Yoga Book model with Chrome OS running the software show, aimed primarily at the education segment. By the sound of things, the Yoga Chromebook could break cover very soon, maybe as early as January 2017, during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The goal is then to “probably maintain the three distinctive products throughout this year at least”, after which the Android and Chrome versions might ultimately “meld together.” Wait, is that Andromeda gossip corroboration? Not exactly, but we’re still happy to hear the Real Pen stylus and “Halo” keyboard are slowly gaining traction.

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Andromeda’s future uncertain as Google SVP debunks Chrome OS and Android merger

We’ve spent the last couple of months with the belief that Chrome OS and Android are merging. Andromeda has been rumored to be the project where both operating systems meet, and it makes a ton of sense as we’ve seen how even Windows 10 is now able to work on ARM chips. We even heard that this plan was already in deep development, but some news today might have just thrown that off.

In a recent interview on the All About Android, Android SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer has confirmed that both operating systems aren’t merging. According to Lockheimer, the main reason is because both operating systems have enough success on their own. You’d think that Chrome OS isn’t as popular as to warrant such a comment, but we do know that Chrome Books overtook the Mac in sales last quarter. Yes, we do know you can buy around four or five Chrome Books for the price of a Mac, but it just serves as a point of perspective over how quickly Chrome OS has grown over the last few years.

Could it be that Andromeda is something else entirely? We’ll keep a look out for that.

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Watch the Made by Google event here for Pixel launches, and much more

If you thought this year’s Google I/O developer conference was jam-packed with captivating software announcements, from Android N to Wear 2.0, Daydream, Allo, Assistant and ...

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