Previously, we came across many reports leading to the suspect of a folding Microsoft Surface Phone. Today, the latest Windows 10 SDK has unveiled more details about this upcoming handset. Read on to discover them!
Windows 10 SDK references ARM flavored folding Microsoft Surface Phone!
Since late last year, many Microsoft patents related to a folding device have resurfaced on the Internet. Notably, these licenses reportedly lead to a particular version of Windows 10, Andromeda OS. Moreover, we’ve also seen patents pointing to a Microsoft Surface tablet that folds into a smartphone. As a result, we can safely guess that this is the long-awaited Microsoft foldable Surface Phone, a product which has been the hot topic in the community for many months.
Today, the latest Windows 10 SDK (Windows 10 17672 SDK) has finally unveiled more details about this handset. In details, Windows tipster WalkingCat has discovered code in the system which mentions the Andromeda OS. Previously, he was the one to find out the list of phone-only apps hidden away in the Windows Store. Moreover, these applications also link to the Andromeda OS. According to the surfaced information, the unique OS is going to support both ARM and X86 CPUs.
However, the folding Surface Phone is going to take power from ARM flavored processors. Additionally, the Andromeda OS is listed internally as “Factory OS Andromeda.” Besides, the codes even reveal the actual device. Based on the recent patents, it seems like the Surface Phone is now in the development phase. On the other hand, other media sites suggest that the Surface Phone can have magnets on both sides to help it fold. Furthermore, they also state that the device can fold into various positions named tablet mode, or tent mode. Additionally, there are even laptop mode and folded mode. Lastly, Microsoft is going to equip this smartphone with a particular note-taking app. With this new feature, users can write on the two screens as if they are working on a regular paper notebook.
Foldable Microsoft Surface Phone release date and price
As mentioned above, this new Microsoft Surface Phone can still be in development at the moment. We can expect to meet this new device at the end of the year or even the first quarter of 2019 the soonest. As for the cost, we can expect the Foldable Microsoft Surface Phone price to begin at $1000 ~ Rs. 67,000. What do you think about the Foldable Microsoft Surface Phone? Drop a comment to let us know!