4+ week, 17+ hour ago (292+ words) By Daniel Rubino published 18 July 25 Review Unlike Microsoft, which quit after two versions, Samsung's dedication to its folding phone pays off with the stellar Z Fold 7. Too bad about the price, though. By Daniel Rubino published 2 December 21 The Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover is not cheap, but it's the best accessory even if you don't use the pen. By Daniel Rubino published 2 November 21 Microsoft's latest dual-screen Android phone gets major hardware revisions, which positively alters the experience, but the software still holds it back from greatness. By Daniel Rubino published 7 October 20 If you're worried about your Surface Duo crackin', check out this magnetic charging solution. By Daniel Rubino published 16 September 20 Kensington's official Surface Duo belt holster looks nerdy, but it's great for those who can't use their pockets. By Daniel Rubino published 10 September 20 Can dual-screens be better than one? The answer…...

6+ hour, 8+ min ago (325+ words) Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 930, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_. Cyber Monday is tomorrow, but a flash sale on the Xbox Ally is live right now, at least if you caught this in time. For a brief moment, the gaming handheld is on sale for $499.99. That's a $100 saving on the portable gaming machine. This gaming handheld is comfortable and one of the hottest gifts on Cyber Monday. It can be difficult to find one in stock, let…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (273+ words) Exclusively revealed by us a couple of weeks ago, Xbox's November partner showcase is now official. Here's what you need to know. Xbox is ramping up its Winter showcase season with a new marketing beat, slated for November 20. A couple of weeks ago, we exclusively reported that Microsoft has a November Partner Preview event, with a heavy slant on Xbox Play Anywhere (XPA) titles. In fact, every single game at this event will be XPA-certified. Microsoft has been pushing Xbox Play Anywhere heavily over the past few years, as it approaches unifying its development tools between Xbox and PC. Developers who certify their games for Xbox Play Anywhere provide cross-save, and cross-buy capabilities to customers. Developers who sell their games via Xbox PC also enjoy a bigger cut of the revenue, although it does require them to maintain codebase parity…...

6+ hour, 8+ min ago (369+ words) The Xbox Ally is finally discounted for Black Friday. You can get it for $100 off. Cyber Monday is tomorrow, but a flash sale on the Xbox Ally is live right now, at least if you caught this in time. For a brief moment, the gaming handheld is on sale for $499.99 at Best Buy. That's a $100 saving on the portable gaming machine. There's currently a countdown timer on Best Buy, showing that this is a limited-time deal, unlike many of the other Cyber Monday deals happening at the retailer. This gaming handheld is comfortable and one of the hottest gifts on Cyber Monday. It can be difficult to find one at a discount. The Xbox Ally runs on the AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip and has 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. It's a great choice for less intensive games, indie titles, and cloud…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (365+ words) You can now try out the new Xbox full screen experience mode on a Windows 11-powered gaming PC, as Microsoft expands support beyond handhelds. Microsoft has rolled out the first public preview build of Xbox's new full screen experience for gaming PCs. This is the first time the feature will be available to try on non-handheld devices, as previously it was only available on devices with screens less than 10-inches such as the Xbox Ally X. "Designed with console-style navigation in mind, the Xbox full screen experience delivers a clean, distraction-free interface for controller-first gaming," Microsoft says. "Pair a controller to your PC for smooth task switching and a streamlined gaming experience on your desktop, laptop, or tablet." The interface is accessible via the Task View interface, or by pressing the Windows key and F11 once the full screen experience is enabled…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (181+ words) During the Xbox Partner Preview, it was revlealed that Xbox Full Screen Experience is finally coming to all Windows handhelds, not just ROG devices. At the tail end of today's Xbox Partner Preview, it was revealed that the Xbox Full Screen Experience first released with the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, will be coming to PC, including other Windows handhelds. A graphic explained that it will be "Available November 21 on Windows handhelds. Coming soon to PC for Windows Insiders" through "Xbox and other apps." In other words, anyone with a Lenovo Legion Go, original ROG Ally, MSI Claw, AYANEO, or other Windows handheld will be able to check out the Xbox Full Screen Experience starting tomorrow. Now, we at Windows Central have already been able to spend a lot of time with Xbox Full Screen Experience, as seen in…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago (524+ words) Black Friday 2025 is bringing massive savings to Microsoft's Surface lineup, including the newest Copilot+ PCs like the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. We rounded up the best deals available right now. Surface PCs represent some of the finest hardware on the market today, and because Microsoft builds them, you can rest assured that they're tuned to handle the very best of Windows 11. Because Surface PCs are built to a high standard " think dazzling displays, premium designs, useful features, and comfy keyboards " they're not the most affordable devices. That, however, doesn't mean you should pay full price. Black Friday is traditionally a great time to find deep discounts on Surface PCs. I've been covering the November sales event for a decade at this point, and I don't ever recall not seeing some tempting deals on Microsoft's hardware. This year should be…...

15+ hour, 49+ min ago (406+ words) We cut through the noise to bring you the top 3 laptop deals worth your time this Black Friday. Black Friday deals are in full swing and are likely to continue through Cyber Monday. While it's great to see hundreds of laptops on sale, it's difficult to trim down that list to find the best deals. Luckily, our experts have done the dirty work for you. Whether you need an extremely affordable PC, a flagship built for productivity, or an all-rounder with a 2K display, there are big discounts to take advantage of. I also tossed in a bonus pick for one of my favorite PCs that isn't exactly a laptop. Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is a gorgeous device and one of the best thin-and-light laptops on the market. It combines a comfortable typing experience with a beautiful display inside a laptop powered…...

5+ day, 54+ min ago (324+ words) Xbox Cloud Gaming expands in Brazil with support for LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices, allowing players to enjoy Game Pass titles without a console. Xbox Cloud Gaming is Microsoft's cloud-streaming service, allowing players to stream from a large library of Game Pass titles or a select number of games they own digitally. It lets users access their games across phones, PCs, tablets, streaming sticks, and more, and the service is available to all tiers of Game Pass, including Ultimate, Premium, and Essential. The service currently supports 29 markets after recently arriving in India. Now it expands to more devices in Brazil, a key market for gaming. Xbox Cloud Gaming offers a large library of games without needing to download or install them to your device. It lets players access games across multiple devices, giving flexibility on how and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (672+ words) Newegg is running its generous Xbox Gift Card offer for a short time, spend $54 to get $60 of credit. Xbox is currently running its big Black Friday sale, with huge discounts on some of the best Series X games right now. It's a great time to build your library " but there's an even smarter way to stretch your budget further.Right now, Newegg is selling a $60 Xbox Gift Card for only $54 when you use the promo code BFEFE47 at checkout. That's an instant $6 saving on credit you were probably going to spend anyway " and when you stack this on top of Xbox's already-discounted Black Friday prices, you're effectively double-dipping on savings. If you're planning to grab anything in the Xbox sale, this is a no brainer. The Xbox Store Black Friday sale has some genuinely great prices, including games starting at under…...