Microsoft has been working on a new mysterious Surface device; codenamed Andromeda for at least two years. Though the device appeared in patents, reports, and in operating system references multiple times and will include a dual-display design, it never saw the day in the light. According to a Microsoft internal document, the device is said to be a pocketable Surface device. @zacbowden @h0x0d @windowscentral #Surface Andromeda Render according to the latest patents pic.twitter.com/CmbvlfETtU — David Breyer (@D_Breyer) December 18, 2017 Microsoft describes the Andromeda project as something that it has been quietly incubating internally, and that will create a “new and disruptive” device category to influence the overall Surface roadmap. It will also blur the lines between a PC and mobile. The company details "It’s a new pocketable Surface device form factor that brings together innovative new hardware and software experiences to create a truly personal and versatile computing experience.” The Andromeda is still under development and it is said to come with a wraparound display that bridges the gap of the hinge when it’s fully opened. The company is also experimenting with stylus input for Andromeda. The prototype device includes styluses and notepad-like apps to capture notes. It will come with ARM processors, but it’s not clear if the ...
Saturday, 30 June 2018
Microsoft foldable Surface tablet ‘Andromeda’ surfaces in leaked documents
Microsoft has been working on a new mysterious Surface device; codenamed Andromeda for at least two years. Though the device appeared in patents, reports, and in operating system references multiple times and will include a dual-display design, it never saw the day in the light. According to a Microsoft internal document, the device is said to be a pocketable Surface device. @zacbowden @h0x0d @windowscentral #Surface Andromeda Render according to the latest patents pic.twitter.com/CmbvlfETtU — David Breyer (@D_Breyer) December 18, 2017 Microsoft describes the Andromeda project as something that it has been quietly incubating internally, and that will create a “new and disruptive” device category to influence the overall Surface roadmap. It will also blur the lines between a PC and mobile. The company details "It’s a new pocketable Surface device form factor that brings together innovative new hardware and software experiences to create a truly personal and versatile computing experience.” The Andromeda is still under development and it is said to come with a wraparound display that bridges the gap of the hinge when it’s fully opened. The company is also experimenting with stylus input for Andromeda. The prototype device includes styluses and notepad-like apps to capture notes. It will come with ARM processors, but it’s not clear if the ...
