New Surface PCs are here, with Snapdragon X and Copilot+ first impressions

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Your weekly source for the best stories and insights from the world of Windows, Windows Mobile, Surface, HoloLens, and Xbox. Hosted by Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden.

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Internet Connection and Microsoft Account Required: This week, Dan and Zac go hands-on with new Windows 11 features and Android app support. They also discuss how Edge is poised to overtake Safari for second place in the desktop browser war, Surface Laptop 5 rumors, Your Phone updates, and more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
97 min listen
Red Ring Revisited: Happy Holidays! In our final episode of the year, Zac reviews the Xbox documentary: 'Power On', which is available to watch for free on YouTube. He and Dan also talk about the OPPO Find N, expectations for Microsoft in 2022, and the Surface Adaptive... by Windows Central Podcast
81 min listen
A Definite Number 2: Thanksgiving is coming up in the U.S., but there's plenty of news. Daniel reviews the Dell UltraSharp Webcam. He and Zac have both received the Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover. As well, Windows 10 'November 2021 Update' is here along with the new Media Player... by Windows Central Podcast
88 min listen
School Edition: This week, we go in depth about Surface Laptop SE and Windows 11 SE, Microsoft's latest offerings for the education market. Dan and Zac also look at Android 12l and foldables, plus new the latest Surface Duo security update, and more. Links: by Windows Central Podcast
72 min listen
Here to Stay: This week, our intrepid reporters look at the current state and future of Windows on ARM processors. Speaking of Windows, the Windows 11 Fall Update is here via the Release Preview Channel. There's a big update for Surface Duo 2 users, Surface Laptop... by Windows Central Podcast
105 min listen
Ideas are Born in the Dev Channel: This week, we examine changes to the way Microsoft is testing Windows 11 preview builds with Insiders, HoloLens 3, Satya Nadella's thoughts on the metaverse, and more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
105 min listen
Continuing the Line by Windows Central Podcast
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Underbaked Widgets: Dark mode is coming to Notepad on Windows 11, and the December update to Surface Duo 2 brings a ton of enhancements. Google Play Games will be available on Windows PCs in 2022, plus Zac provides his review of Halo Infinite. Links by Windows Central Podcast
88 min listen
The Big Moment for AR: Microsoft is bringing their flavor of the metaverse to Teams with Mesh next year. Dan and Zac also check out other announcements from Ignite, and Intel's 12th Gen processors. Links: by Windows Central Podcast
68 min listen
UI in the Gutter: Android 12L is designed for foldables, and is on the way for Surface Duo later this year. The guys talk about this, plus support for tabs in File Explorer, Microsoft's Clipchamp video editing app, and computer repairability. There's also a great... by Windows Central Podcast
106 min listen
Exposé: In another massive gaming acquisition, Microsoft has announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard. We look at various angles of this news, including the prospects of exclusivity and revival of older franchises. In addition to other weekly news, Dan... by Windows Central Podcast
85 min listen
Sand in My Gears: Dan and Zac offer a sixth month review of Surface Duo 2, and make the case for merging Surface Pro X with Surface Pro 9. They deliver rumors about Surface Laptop Go 2 and a foldable OLED notebook from HP. Plus, Dan shares his experience with the... by Windows Central Podcast
97 min listen
A Tizzy: Several laptops have been announced recently with Intel's 12th Gen processors. Dan and Zac cover those along with a Microsoft hack, new Windows 11 builds, a trip down Windows phone memory lane, and much more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
72 min listen
They Finally Got It: On this week's episode, Zac and Dan discuss new Windows 11 features coming to all users in February, the Surface Duo 2's big January Update, Android 11 for Surface Duo 1, Microsoft earnings, and more! by Windows Central Podcast
104 min listen
Just use your phone: The Windows 11 2022 Update is here, and so is a new cadence for shipping features to the OD moving forward. A Surface hardware event has been announced for October 12 — we've got rumors and speculation on what to expect, plus word from Microsoft on... by Windows Central Podcast
88 min listen
Monetizing the Browser by Windows Central Podcast
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Surface Turns 10: We celebrate 10 years of Surface products by sharing our favorite models from the last decade. You can officially say farewell to Internet Explorer, but it will live on (for awhile) as a compatibility mode in Microsoft Edge. Plus there's a new build... by Windows Central Podcast
86 min listen
Another Forking Argument: Zac and Dan talk about a reorg within Microsoft that will help its Android + Windows efforts. They also cover Intel's Arc discrete GPUs, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, the Halo TV series, and more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
88 min listen
Rolling out of the Garage: This week, we report on Microsoft's hybrid work event, new builds of Windows 11, and the possibility of putting Android on Surface Neo. There's also a new name and look for Microsoft's Journal app, an interesting mini PC coming from Apcsilmic, and... by Windows Central Podcast
85 min listen
Yearning and Dreaming: Surface Duo 3 won't arrive in 2022, but speculation is already heating up. Dan and Zac also talk about a big update to Windows Subsystem for Android, new laptops from HP, and more. Links Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies... by Windows Central Podcast
82 min listen
In the Year Two Thousand (Twenty-two): CES 2022 was huge for PC enthusiasts and fans of the Microsoft ecosystem. Dan and Zac break it all down for you. Plus, in the "Thing of the Week" segment, they review 'The Matrix Resurrections'! Links Sponsors: : All you need in a VPN — and... by Windows Central Podcast
101 min listen
Revenge Leaking: This week, we've got new builds, rage over promotional banners, more bad news for the future of HoloLens, and loads more! Links by Windows Central Podcast
94 min listen
Codename: "Cronos": We're back in the saddle this week as Dan and Zac discuss a canceled mid-range Surface Duo device. There's also a great interview with members of the Dell XPS 13 Plus product management team, and a ton more. Links Sponsors: : In the chaotic... by Windows Central Podcast
107 min listen
GalaxyBook and Geopolitics: Dan and Zac put sanctions against Russia into context as Microsoft suspends sales of products and services. They check out new tablet mode improvements coming to Windows 11, Surface Duo updates, and some new laptops unveiled at Mobile World Congress.... by Windows Central Podcast
96 min listen
You say Viivo, I say Veeevo: The Windows 11 2022 Update is here, and so is a new cadence for shipping features to the OS moving forward. A Surface hardware event has been announced for October 12 — we've got rumors and speculation on what to expect, plus word from Microsoft on... by Windows Central Podcast
91 min listen
Microsoft Build 2023 FALLOUT: On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss all the big announcements from Microsoft's annual developer conference including Windows Copilot, Microsoft Edge getting a new look, the Microsoft Store being enthused with AI... by Windows Central Podcast
85 min listen
Now with Dynamic Refresh Rate!: The inexorable march of new features and bug fixes continues thanks to a new build of Windows 11 for Beta and Dev Insiders. We cover what's new along an experimental design in Edge Canary. Dan and Zac also talk about the Microsoft-commissioned study... by Windows Central Podcast
98 min listen
The Market Has Spoken: Zac, Dan, and Jez weigh in on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, especially as it compares to Surface Duo. They also discuss elimination of a consumer-focused team within Microsoft, and more. Links: Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and join 3 million... by Windows Central Podcast
94 min listen
Sixteen is the New Fifteen: Zac and Dan have a look at new Windows 11 features coming to the Dev Channel, and HoloLens 3 may not be dead after all. There's also talk about Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 benchmarks, NVIDIA's failed acquisition of Arm, and more. Links - by Windows Central Podcast
98 min listen
Think This Through: This week, Dan and Zac check out the new 'One Outlook' email client for Windows 11 and the feasibility of running Windows on Surface Duo hardware. They also talk about Halo Infinite Season 2, an Apple patent that's pretty much a Surface Book, and... by Windows Central Podcast
82 min listen

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