Published 13:06 IST, January 18th 2019

Microsoft Too In The Fold With New Trend, Could Join Foldable Smartphones Race with New “Windows-Powered” Devices

Do you expect a Surface Phone from Microsoft this year? Should Microsoft revive Windows Phone? Microsoft is rumoured to be working closely with chip maker Intel and a host of other names with respect to piloting next-gen foldable smartphones

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Microsoft’s next-gen Surface Phone has been highly expected by loyalists across world. w, re is said to be a plethora of foldable hardware whilst focussing on Windows.

As per a Verge report, that quotes sources with kwledge of internal plans at Microsoft, re could be multiple foldable smartphones possibly running a tweaked version of company’s Windows operating platform also offering support for native applications. report also hints at apparent references with regard to dual-screen mobile hardware produced by Microsoft.

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Also, Microsoft is rumoured to be working closely with chip maker Intel and a host of or names with respect to piloting next-gen foldable smartphones and dual-screen phones (possibly) running on Windows. At this juncture, it is worth ting that an apparent foldable device said to be codenamed Andromeda recently surfaced through a book written by ted techlogy journalist Bro Sams. This device is rumoured to be in Redmond's launch lineup in 2019.

Hence, new reports about a potential Microsoft foldable phone with Windows at driver’s seat d substance to earlier rumours that hinted at apparent existence of Andromeda foldable smartphone that could also be a tablet-smartphone hybrid (through foldable screens).

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In related news, Microsoft which h confirmed participation at E3 2019 gaming event has also mentioned that it would have lots to share at conference. w, would this le to a next-gen Xbox gaming console, or newer games, or even something totally next-gen; do share your thoughts/insights?

As far as Microsoft next-gen hardware is concerned, Surface Go is currently on sale on e-tailer Flipkart in India. 2-in-1 hybrid slate is priced at Rs 39000. Hence, oretically, it makes sense for Microsoft to showcase a new foldable smartphone (with dual-screen support) at this juncture. Are you expecting new hardware from Microsoft?

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13:01 IST, January 18th 2019