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Microsoft just announced a dual-screen Surface phone

In spite of everything else leaking out at this morning’s Surface event, Microsoft still able to save one big surprise for the end. The company’s getting back into phones. Not only that, it’s introducing a foldable. Though, as with the Neo, the Duo doesn’t actually have a foldable display like the Galaxy Fold. Instead, it’s […]

In spite of everything else leaking out at this morning’s Surface event, Microsoft still able to save one big surprise for the end. The company’s getting back into phones. Not only that, it’s introducing a foldable. Though, as with the Neo, the Duo doesn’t actually have a foldable display like the Galaxy Fold. Instead, it’s two connected displays, more akin to the ZTE Axon M.

Interestingly (not that it’s not all interesting, of course), Microsoft is teaming with Google on this one. Rather than porting or forking Windows 10 (a la Windows 10 X introduced for the Neo), the company’s using Android here. Product Manager Panos Panay made a point of noting that the device is “not a phone, it’s a Surface.” Why can’t it be both?

Like the Neo, the product’s not actually due out until holidays next year. Among other things, that gives the company time to get it in the hands of developers to create unique apps for the dual-screen experience. Announcing it now also means that the company doesn’t have to worry about leaks in the mean time.

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