The Smartest Choice
11/18/19 • 94 min
Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden are back with the latest news for Microsoft users. Along with the recent release of Windows 10 November 2019 Update, there are new Fast ring builds of 20H1. There's also a Canary build of the Edge web browser for ARM processors.
The company has confirmed some changes for Cortana, but additional rumors are circulating about future directions for Cortana. In the hardware realm, Daniel provides a taste of his Surface Pro X review and shares his thoughts on what the device is good (and maybe not so good) for.
Links:
- Windows 10 November 2019 Update review: Service Packs are cool again | Windows Central
- Windows 10 20H1 build 19025 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders | Windows Central
- Microsoft confirms Cortana is going away on Android and iOS in certain markets | Windows Central
- Microsoft Edge built for ARM PCs now available in Canary channel | Windows Central
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Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden are back with the latest news for Microsoft users. Along with the recent release of Windows 10 November 2019 Update, there are new Fast ring builds of 20H1. There's also a Canary build of the Edge web browser for ARM processors.
The company has confirmed some changes for Cortana, but additional rumors are circulating about future directions for Cortana. In the hardware realm, Daniel provides a taste of his Surface Pro X review and shares his thoughts on what the device is good (and maybe not so good) for.
Links:
- Windows 10 November 2019 Update review: Service Packs are cool again | Windows Central
- Windows 10 20H1 build 19025 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders | Windows Central
- Microsoft confirms Cortana is going away on Android and iOS in certain markets | Windows Central
- Microsoft Edge built for ARM PCs now available in Canary channel | Windows Central
Sponsors:
- Wix Creation without limits. Visit wix.com/podcast and get 10% Off Your Wix Premium Plan — enter the code WIXPROMO at checkout.
Previous Episode
Schedules be changin'
Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubio talk about the new RTM schedule and their experiences with some new laptops. They also discuss Microsoft's victory in securing a $10 billion U.S. Government 'JEDI' cloud contract.
Plans for xCloud console streaming could bring the experience to even more places. Finally, Dan and Zac fears have been realized — Google is purchasing Fitbit for $2.1 billion.
Links:
- Microsoft's Windows 10 20H1 release will be first to RTM in December under Azure schedule | Windows Central
- Microsoft wins $10 billion Pentagon 'JEDI' cloud contract, beats Amazon | Windows Central
- Razer Junglecat and xCloud could make my 'Xbox Switch' dream a reality | Windows Central
- Google has officially purchased Fitbit for $2.1 billion | Windows Central
- Why Google buying Fitbit is a rotten deal for everyone | Windows Central
- Microsoft Ignite's session catalog is live and here to help you plan | Windows Central
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Next Episode
Surface Buds Delayed
Windows 10 20H1 inches closer to reality with a new build in the Fast ring. Cortana mobile apps are going away for users in most markets, except for the United States. The release of Surface Earbuds has been delayed until Spring 2020, possibly to address their value compared to other Bluetooth earbuds?
Zac also reviews Google Stadia as he and Daniel discuss the company's image problem. And speaking of image problems, Apple is attempting to address their own issues with the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. They're also actively hiring developers to work on Windows UWP apps.
The guys close out the episode with speculation about Surface Book 3 — or maybe Microsoft will shift strategies to release a 'Surface Laptop Pro'.
Links:
- Windows 10 20H1 build 19030 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders | Windows Central
- Microsoft confirms Cortana is going away on Android and iOS in certain markets | Windows Central
- Microsoft pushes Surface Earbuds release back to spring 2020 | Windows Central
- Google Stadia doesn't run Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 4K resolution, exhibits more input lag than Xbox One X | Windows Central
- Apple working on 'next generation of media apps for Windows' | iMore
- 16-inch MacBook Pro — Clickity-clack, the good keyboard is back! | iMore
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