![]() They announced GameLoft titles that were being designed to support the Duo specifically. They showed using it with touch controls to support XCloud. Instead, this just seems like a Fold fan waning to not actually discuss the Duo's showcase and provide meaningful insights. That didn't move the needle on Moto Maker, nor have other OEMs that tried bolder designs been rewarded for it. ![]() It doesn't give any example of what Samsung showed off as better "fun," other than having colors. There are a lot of little things that two screens offer me that would add up to a real benefit to how I use my phone better than a supersized screen in a less-elegant package. ![]() Being able to send him photos and look up things on one screen while reading about something related to my car at the same time would be nice. While on the phone with someone, A few weeks back, I was on the phone with my dad while changing my car battery. I had a friend message me today asking me about a baseball player, and having to leave Pokemon Go to answer him was a mild annoyance, while I opted to not do research on the go because I didn't want to leave my game for the 5-10 minutes it would take. I also do fantasy baseball/football and occasionally look at my team and want to look up a player at the same time, which the Duo makes easier. Having each app on a separate screen would be nice. I play Pokemon Go and sometimes communicate with other players in Discord to do raids. Really, for me, it's about productivity in day-to-day tasks. Would I do my job on my phone a lot? No, but there are a few times where I get a call about something I can do quickly on my phone, and not interrupting whatever app I have open to answer a question is nice. As for "productivity," it takes a lot of shapes. I don't watch a lot of anything, and when I do, I'd rather watch it on my PC or TV. I don't like watching videos on my phone, nor would I buy a device with that in mind. The Duo's ideal user base is a much greater niche because so many people DO use their phones as a major source of media consumption these days. ![]() If you're big on using your phone for media consumption, like Netflix on a road trip or YouTube on a work break, the Fold is absolutely offering a better package for that experience. Hey, it's not meant to be for everyone, and that's OK. But Microsoft needs to do more in the presentation if it ever wants to move out of its niche in the market. The Duo 2 will be more successful than the original when it comes to sales and the improvements will lead to more satisfied buyers. Likewise, customers looking for a reason to buy a folding phone are going to be enticed by Samsung's colors and brand awareness before they ever touch one. The capable and cool Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the fun Z Flip 3. Most people looking to buy a foldable already have a Samsung phone picked out.īut most people who want a foldable phone already have seen the one for them. Many tech-savvy consumers who pore through spec sheets may also find the Duo 2 a better buy. Like last year, if forced to buy a folding phone I would pick the Duo 2 because I think I'd get more use from two well-defined displays instead of a more fragile one-piece. None of this diminishes what the Duo 2 is capable of doing or how great of a foldable it may be. Microsoft could have more to say about the Android 12L update if it holds its annual Surface event, typically in late September or October.Source: Daniel Rubino / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Android Central) That update should bring some of the first UI customizations that more closely match the design of Windows 11, along with better OS and support for dual-screen apps. Microsoft is purportedly in the final stages of validating Android 12L for release for Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2. When Surface Duo 2 will return to store shelves is up in the air, but we’ll continue to follow this story and update accordingly. Not only does Mix Fold 2 fold without a gap, but it is a hair thinner (0.1mm) than Surface Duo 2 while also packing a substantial 4,500mAh battery. We’ve also heard that the new Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has shaken the industry and likely impressed the Surface team. Recent sourcing by Zac Bowden has claimed that Microsoft is currently deciding whether to go with another dual-screen design or lean into a single-screen foldable akin to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4, but likely with a different aspect ratio and thinner design. The company goes further by noting it will continue to “update and innovate on this form factor,” suggesting that Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 receive more significant updates, and a third version is also very likely. More interestingly, Microsoft doubled down on the statement by emphatically stating that Surface Duo 2 is not discontinued. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 (Image credit: Future)
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