Microsoft unleashed Windows 10 into the PC world in late
July, but the company has taken its sweet time getting
around to announcing new hardware designed around the
updated OS. But that hasn't stopped the rumours from
pouring out.
Over the last couple months, we've seen and heard plenty
about the company's planned Lumia phones, along with
hints of a Surface Pro 4 and a second-gen Microsoft Band.
An August report suggested we'd see this stuff in October,
and sure enough, Microsoft just sent out the invites.
Microsoft's event will take place on 6 October in New York
City, with the invite's text simply saying, "We have some
exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices." Fair
enough. But given how much of Apple's event was spoiled
last week by pre-event reports, we wonder how much will
remain unknown here by the time October rolls around.
For example, we've already seen both proper renders and
leaked photos of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL (pictured up
top), codenamed Talkman and Cityman, respectively. Both
are flagships with Quad HD screens: the 950 has a 5.2in
display, while the 950 XL weighs in at 5.7in. You'll find a
full list of specs for both here , and both sound plenty
powerful and promising. And we ought to get a release
target for Windows 10 on phones, too.
As for the Surface Pro 4, it's not expected to be a dramatic
shift away from the very successful Surface Pro 3 .
However, we've heard that more processor options are
planned, bringing in Intel's Skylake processors to the line,
and rumour has it that Microsoft may also issue a 14in
model this time around. With the iPad Pro releasing in
November, the large tablet market is about to get very
competitive - hopefully Microsoft is ready to defend its
crown there.
And as for the Microsoft Band 2... well, all we've really
heard is that it exists. The original Band was awkward in
feel and function, despite the impressive specs within, so
hopefully the second-gen wearable gets the details right. In
any case, we'll bring you all the news on the Windows 10
device lineup as it comes.
July, but the company has taken its sweet time getting
around to announcing new hardware designed around the
updated OS. But that hasn't stopped the rumours from
pouring out.
Over the last couple months, we've seen and heard plenty
about the company's planned Lumia phones, along with
hints of a Surface Pro 4 and a second-gen Microsoft Band.
An August report suggested we'd see this stuff in October,
and sure enough, Microsoft just sent out the invites.
Microsoft's event will take place on 6 October in New York
City, with the invite's text simply saying, "We have some
exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices." Fair
enough. But given how much of Apple's event was spoiled
last week by pre-event reports, we wonder how much will
remain unknown here by the time October rolls around.
For example, we've already seen both proper renders and
leaked photos of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL (pictured up
top), codenamed Talkman and Cityman, respectively. Both
are flagships with Quad HD screens: the 950 has a 5.2in
display, while the 950 XL weighs in at 5.7in. You'll find a
full list of specs for both here , and both sound plenty
powerful and promising. And we ought to get a release
target for Windows 10 on phones, too.
As for the Surface Pro 4, it's not expected to be a dramatic
shift away from the very successful Surface Pro 3 .
However, we've heard that more processor options are
planned, bringing in Intel's Skylake processors to the line,
and rumour has it that Microsoft may also issue a 14in
model this time around. With the iPad Pro releasing in
November, the large tablet market is about to get very
competitive - hopefully Microsoft is ready to defend its
crown there.
And as for the Microsoft Band 2... well, all we've really
heard is that it exists. The original Band was awkward in
feel and function, despite the impressive specs within, so
hopefully the second-gen wearable gets the details right. In
any case, we'll bring you all the news on the Windows 10
device lineup as it comes.
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