Microsoft Lumia 950

[Jorge-Vieira]

Leak points towards specs of Lumia 950 (http://www.kitguru.net/laptops/mobile/matthew-wilson/leak-points-towards-specs-of-lumia-950/)


It is pretty well known at this point that Microsoft is in the midst of preparing a new flagship Lumia smartphone to launch alongside Windows 10 for smartphones. While we don’t have an exact release date for Microsoft’s latest OS for phones, we do have a good idea of what specifications will feature inside the Lumia 950.
According to a new leak from sources speaking with itHome (http://www.ithome.com/html/windowsphone/163915.htm), the Lumia 950 will come with a large 5.2 inch display sporting a 2560×1440 QHD resolution, something that other flagship devices have been leaning towards this year. Under the hood will apparently be the six-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, though there will be a 5.7-inch Lumia 950XL with a Snapdragon 810 inside.
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Aside from that, there will be 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage which will be expandable via a microSD card. The rear facing camera will pack in 20 megapixels while the front facing camera will be a 5MP variant. USB Type-C will also be supported, a trend that seems to be catching on swiftly.
Both the Lumia 950 and the 950XL come in a full metal body so these will definitely be premium looking devices. Assuming this leak is in-fact accurate, then Microsoft could have two very competitive phones on its hands when Windows 10 launches.



Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/laptops/mobile/matthew-wilson/leak-points-towards-specs-of-lumia-950/

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft’s Flagship Windows 10 Mobile Smartphones Detailed In Fresh Leak

Microsoft (http://hothardware.com/tags/microsoft) has sky-high ambitions with Windows 10 (http://hothardware.com/tags/windows-10), due out next Wednesday, and that goes for mobile (http://hothardware.com/tags/mobile) just as much as it does for the desktop. It needs to have some attractive smartphones (http://hothardware.com/tags/smartphone) on the market if it's going to make a real impression on people, and beyond that, they need to boast higher-end specs. No one gets excited over a budget phone.
We've talked in the past about (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-lumia-940-xl-sport-qhd-displays-snapdragon-810-and-windows-10-mobile) the upcoming Lumia (http://hothardware.com/tags/lumia) 940 and 940 XL, and based on what we've learned up to this point, both phones look to be quite good. But, as we're now learning, models sporting those names might not even exist. Instead, Microsoft could go the route of skipping version numbers to give us the 950 and 950 XL.
That's according to Windows Central, which has also produced what it believes to be accurate specs for both phones, codenamed Cityman and Talkman.

http://hothardware.com/ContentImages/NewsItem/34469/content/Lumia_950_XL_Render.jpg As we've covered before, the bigger of the two models is expected to feature a 5.7-inch display, a Snapdragon (http://hothardware.com/tags/snapdragon) 810 eight-core SoC, aluminum side buttons, and Qi wireless charging built-in. The smaller model would be restrained to a still-large 5.2-inch frame, and sacrifice a couple of things. Notably, the Qi wireless charging would require a cover.
Based on these latest rumors, both of these flagship Lumias would include 3GB of RAM and offer 32GB storage options. Both would also share the 20 megapixel PureView rear cameras and have a 5 megapixel camera up front. The same goes for the built-in iris scanner and color schemes (matte white and black polycarbonate).
As for accessories and software features, the new phones will support the Surface (http://hothardware.com/tags/surface) pen and smart cover, have an iris scanner for use with Windows Hello (to unlock the phone in about 1 second), and support Continuum (http://hothardware.com/tags/continuum) and a docking station called Munchkin.
With all of this detail in hand, it does seem like Microsoft could have a great thing going with the 950 and 950 XL (if those do in fact become the final names). Or in other words: these are the exact phones Microsoft has needed for a while.



Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/microsofts-flagship-windows-10-mobiles-smartphones-detailed-in-fresh-leak

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft's upcoming flagship Lumia phones will reportedly feature iris scanners



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Later this year, Microsoft will announce their first flagship Lumia smartphones in well over a year, and according to a detailed report from Windows Central (http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-cityman-and-talkman-flagship-full-details), these devices will be packed with the latest specifications and features.
To start with, Microsoft is expected to release two flagship devices: the "Talkman" and the "Cityman", which will perhaps be known officially as the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL respectively. Naturally they will be running Windows 10 Mobile, and they're expected to be unveiled in September.
The smaller of the two devices, the Talkman, will come with a 5.2-inch 1440p display along with a Snapdragon 808 SoC, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of expandable storage. There will also reportedly be a 20-megapixel camera on the back, a 5 megapixel selfie camera, and a 3,000 mAh removable battery.
The Cityman will feature mostly the same specifications as the Talkman, although the display is larger at 5.7-inches and the device will be powered by a Snapdragon 810 SoC. Additionally, the battery is larger at 3,300 mAh, and Qi wireless charging is integrated into the body. Both the Cityman and Talkman will come with a USB Type-C connector.
Perhaps most interestingly, both devices will allegedly feature an infrared iris scanner that will work with Windows Hello to unlock them in less than a second. The functionality is not expected to be available at launch, although it will become available following a software update several months after release.
The Cityman (Lumia 950 XL) is expected to support two additional accessories: a smart cover with a circular cutout for viewing notifications, and a Surface Pen for annotating and drawing on the display. The Pen, which looks "exactly the same" as the Surface Pro 3's silver Surface Pen, will clip to the smart cover for storage.
Windows Central's report (http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-cityman-and-talkman-flagship-full-details) also includes information on an optional $99 accessory codenamed "Munchkin", which connects to the devices through USB Type-C and acts as a dock for Microsoft's Continuum feature.
Microsoft is expected to unveil their new flagship Windows 10 Mobile handsets at IFA in September, with a release date scheduled around a month later. It won't be too much longer before we get to see what Microsoft has in store for their next generation of smartphones running a revamped and refreshed operating system.



Noticia:
http://www.techspot.com/news/61500-microsoft-upcoming-flagship-lumia-phones-reportedly-feature-iris.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

First images of Microsoft’s Lumia 950 XL leak (http://www.kitguru.net/laptops/mobile/matthew-wilson/first-images-of-microsofts-lumia-950-xl-leak/)


Windows 10 for smartphones is coming later this year and we already have a list of ten devices that will get the new OS update (http://www.kitguru.net/laptops/mobile/matthew-wilson/we-know-which-lumia-phones-will-get-the-windows-10-update-first/) at launch. However, Microsoft also has a new device planned to launch alongside its new software- the Lumia 950 XL.
The new Lumia is going to be a pretty high end device, if these leaked specs are anything to go by (http://www.kitguru.net/laptops/mobile/matthew-wilson/leak-points-towards-specs-of-lumia-950/) and now, we also have our first look at the smartphone, which will presumably launch later this year with Windows 10.
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The image comes from Chinese site, WPXAP (http://www.wpxap.com/thread-853886-1-1.html), revealing what is currently a prototype version of the smartphone. There is not a whole lot for us to take away from the image itself, aside from the fact that it will feature a similar Lumia design and feature USB Type-C support, something that more smartphones seem to be moving over to in an effort to push it as the new standard.
There will be two variations of this phone, a 5.2-inch Lumia 950 and then a larger 5.7-inch Lumia XL. The device launch is currently set to take place at an event in September or October, though an exact date is not yet known. The phone will apparently include the Surface Pen, a smart cover and a 20-megapixel PureView camera.



Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/laptops/mobile/matthew-wilson/first-images-of-microsofts-lumia-950-xl-leak/

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft Lumia leaked again

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Snaps of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL on show
Snaps of Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones have been posted online, showing the devices in a lot more detail.


A leaked image tipped up recently but lacked a snap of the back. New shots leaked by @evleaks, have shown all the key design highlights.
Both devices appear to be very similar in terms of design on the front but the back, while the button positioning on the sides are slightly different.
The Lumia 950 XL has a rear camera setup that looks similar to the Lumia 830, and the Lumia 940 features a rather thick metal ring around the camera sensor.
There is a slight hump around the camera, which means it can carry water across the desert without a break.
Microsoft is expected to announce both the Lumia 950 and 950 XL at its October 19 event, where it will also be showing off the Surface Pro 4 tablet.
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Noticia:
http://www.fudzilla.com/news/mobile/38567-microsoft-lumia-leaked-again

[Jorge-Vieira]

More Microsoft Lumia Smartphone Camera Samples Shows How Great The Rear Shooter Is

The last time we showed you camera samples of the Lumia 950 (http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-xl-and-lumia-950-are-finally-official-see-all-the-details-here/) and Lumia 950 XL (http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-xl-and-lumia-950-are-finally-official-see-all-the-details-here/), both devices showed that the camera sensor is far superior compared (http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-xl-lumia-1520-early-camera-results-put-great-impression-rear-sensor/) to the company’s previous generation Lumia 1520. Now, we have more camera samples for you in order to showcase how brilliant the sensor is.
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Here Are The Camera Samples Of The 20MP Rear Snapper Of Microsoft’s Lumia 950 And 950 XLThanks to a Reddit user going by the name of Brandon LeBlanc, we can showcase to you the prowess of the rear camera sensor. These images have been given below, but let us go into more detail concerning all the features of both camera sensors. Starting off with the hardware side first, both Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL sport a 20MP advanced BSI sensor, and if you want to capture images in a low-light environment or want to focus on an object, then the camera’s aperture of F1.9 will be the perfect weapon for this kind of scenario.
Additionally, there is a triple-LED natural flash, coupled with a fifth-generation optical image stabilization chip that will clearly snap images with minimum amount of blur. Moreover, smartphone cameras are limited when ISO sensitivity is concerned but these camera sensors go all the way up to ISO 12800, although if you increase this value, the image might appear brighter in low-light conditions, at the cost of image and video quality. Since these devices are high-end, there is support for 4K video at a steady frame rate of 30FPS, and for selfies, there is a 5-megapixel wide-angle front-facing camera.
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The remaining features have been listed below, along with the advantages that they bring to the table.


Rich Capture mode: It uses two exposure times for the same image: short for the moving object and long for the static part of the image.
New Flash system: The natural three LED (red, green, blue) flash automatically matches the colors of the ambient light. This means that if you’re taking a photo outside at twilight, the flash will produce a blue light to complement the bluish color of the scene, and if you’re taking a photo of a candlelit dinner, the flash will adjust to expose candlelight.
Dynamic Flash: The camera takes two photos, one with flash and one without, and we use very clever algorithms to get the best of both.

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Now for the camera samples that you have been waiting for; they have been given below:

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Noticia e mais imagens:
http://wccftech.com/microsoft-lumia-flagships-amazing-camera-samples/#ixzz3r0EbZun2

[Jorge-Vieira]

Lumia 950 Expected To Be Sold Through AT&T Starting This Friday

After the announcement (http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-xl-and-lumia-950-are-finally-official-see-all-the-details-here/) of both Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, it was only a matter of time before one of the devices was going to be sold through a U.S. carrier.
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Sources State That Lumia 950 Is Going To Be Sold Through AT&T This Friday According to a source, Friday, or November 20 is going to be the day when Lumia 950 is going to be sold through the U.S. carrier AT&T. The source has also mentioned that the smartphone’s larger screen sized cousin, Lumia 950 XL is not going to be sold through the carrier, which is quite disappointing since it would be breaking the hearts of several consumers wanting to get their hands on the phablet sized variant of the smartphone duo.
One of the reasons why the carrier has decided to launch the smartphone this close to Black Friday was because there was an update suggesting that Windows Hello’s iris scanner feature was going to be enabled. However, AT&T has yet to confirm whether or not Windows Hello will be available this Friday for consumers to use. There is no word on the on-contract pricing but the source states that $99 sounds quite reasonable. In our opinion, it sounds a bit too reasonable, considering that the off-contract pricing of the device stands at $549.
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We will obviously wait for more details to come through. Lumia 950 is quite an impressive smartphone, despite the fact that it will face backlash from several smartphone power users that the platform is limited to applications. According to our previous reports, the rear camera sensor is in a whole different league, and when pitted against Lumia 1520 (http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-xl-lumia-1520-early-camera-results-put-great-impression-rear-sensor/), you can clearly see how far camera technology has come through.




Additionally, there were more image samples taken from the rear sensor, and you will see how detailed these images are right here (http://wccftech.com/microsoft-lumia-flagships-amazing-camera-samples/). Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL sport a 20MP advanced BSI sensor, and if you want to capture images in a low-light environment or want to focus on an object, then the camera’s aperture of F1.9 will be the perfect weapon for this kind of scenario.
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Additionally, there is a triple-LED natural flash, coupled with a fifth-generation optical image stabilization chip that will clearly snap images with minimum amount of blur. Moreover, smartphone cameras are limited when ISO sensitivity is concerned but these camera sensors go all the way up to ISO 12800, although if you increase this value, the image might appear brighter in low-light conditions, at the cost of image and video quality. Since these devices are high-end, there is support for 4K video at a steady frame rate of 30FPS, and for selfies, there is a 5-megapixel wide-angle front-facing camera.
If you want to know more about the specifications of Lumia 950, they have been listed in the table below. Is this smartphone going to be your next purchase? Let us know your thoughts.

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Microsoft Lumia 950 specifications


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Microsoft Lumia 950 specifications




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Screen size
5.2 inches


Operating system
Windows 10 Mobile



Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808


Processor
4 x Cortex-A57 cores running at 2.0GHz + 4 x Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.50GHz


RAM
3GB


Internal storage
32GB


External storage
Expandable up to 200GB


Chassis material
Polycarbonate


Qi Wireless capable
Yes


Charging port
USB Type-C


Fast Charge capability
Yes


Rear camera
20MP


Front camera
5MP


Battery capacity
3,000mAh (removable)


Height
145mm



Width
73.2mm



Thickness
8.2mm



Weight
150 grams



Price
$549

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Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-att-expected-launch-on-friday/#ixzz3rC2lQfAE

[Jorge-Vieira]

AT&T will be the first US carrier to offer Microsoft's Lumia 950


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AT&T is poised to become the first US carrier to offer the Lumia 950 (http://www.techspot.com/news/62338-microsoft-announces-pair-flagship-lumia-handsets-budget-minded.html), Microsoft’s first flagship smartphone in nearly two years. While no doubt welcomed news for those patiently waiting for a Windows 10 phone, the announcement (http://about.att.com/story/microsoft_lumia_950.html) leaves a lot to be desired.
If you recall, the Lumia 950 is the smaller and less powerful of the two new handsets. It packs a 5.2-inch 1440p OLED display that’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 hexa-core chip alongside 3GB of RAM. The beefier Lumia 950 XL, meanwhile, features a larger 5.7-inch display and Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 810 SoC.
The nation’s second largest wireless provider will begin accepting orders for the Lumia 950 in matte black or matte white on November 17 ahead of a full retail launch on November 20. The phone will set you back roughly $600 and can be purchased straight up, with a two-year commitment or using AT&T Next, the company’s installment payment plan.
Those choosing the latter route can expect to pay an additional $19.97 per month for 30 months, $24.96 spread across 24 months or $29.95 for 20 months. The Lumia 950 will command $149.99 with a two-year agreement although this route will increase the cost of your monthly service.
As PC World (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3005186/windows-phone-os/microsofts-lumia-950-windows-10-phone-gets-a-nov-20-release-date-on-att.html) highlights, you’d be better off buying the Lumia 950 unlocked through Microsoft as it’ll be offered $50 cheaper there. The catch, of course, is that you have to fork over the full cost of the phone up front. Being unlocked, however, allows you to take it to another carrier like T-Mobile or even an MVNO like Cricket.
If you do go with AT&T, they’ll also sell you a Surface 3 (not the Surface Pro 3) for $399.99 on a two-year agreement (regularly $499 from Microsoft).



Noticia:
http://www.techspot.com/news/62805-att-first-us-carrier-offer-microsoft-lumia-950.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 Shipping With Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586

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Windows 10 Mobile is not yet a finished product. Or, at the very least, it's not a finished product that is available to the general public. Microsoft has said that the final version is coming in December (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows10mobile-november-lumia950-usbtypec,30251.html), which seems to be more or less confirmed by the fact that the new flagship Lumia 950 XL (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/lumia-950-950xl-smartphones-revealed,30250.html) will ship December 11, which would be a good time to have the OS finished. However, the Lumia 950 is coming to AT&T before then. Some users apparently got theirs yesterday, but others will see theirs ship by November 20 (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/AT-T--Microsoft-Lumia-950/productID.328011000).

So what gives? How can the Lumia 950 have the finished Windows 10 Mobile build? It doesn't; it's shipping with the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10586. Of course, as a rep told me, Microsoft is "constantly updating and improving the platform," but the fact remains that those 950 handsets are shipping with something short of the final version of the OS.
Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586 This is the build that was just recently announced to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. The list of updates is as follows, per the official Gabe Aul blog post (https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/11/18/announcing-windows-10-mobile-insider-preview-build-10586/):



We have fixed the issue that caused the Start experience to become corrupted (garbled) after upgrading and restoring a backup from a phone that had a different resolution.

You should now be able to set your default save locations via Settings > System > Storage and it will correctly reflect the current storage settings. Your SD card should no longer show up as a garbled name in Storage settings either.

Moving apps to a [sic] SD card should no longer cause those apps to crash.

We've made improvements to the Messaging + Skype app – through both app updates via the Store and also on the server side.

This should be seeing less resuming/loading text when switching apps.

The physical camera button should be working again if it wasn't working for you before.

Apps and games should download from the Store more reliably.

An important known issue for those upgrading from Build 10581 is that the filesystem can become corrupted, and it could leave upgraders in a reset loop. Aul recommended that users make a full backup before attempting to upgrade to Build 10586.
With That In Mind... Even assuming that Build 10586 is close to the final version of Windows 10 Mobile (which is likely), it isn't the final version. Aul even noted in his post that there are a couple of features yet to come, including the ability to deploy Silverlight apps through Visual Studio (that's coming November 30) and Insider Hub, which isn't even included in Build 10586. On the subject of the mobile version of Insider Hub, Aul said, "It'll return in a future flight! In the meantime, use Insider Hub on the PC as a workaround."

It seems bizarre that Microsoft would allow a new flagship device to ship with anything but a thoroughly polished OS, but perhaps the company is supremely confident in what it has so far.



Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/att-microsoft-lumia950-windows10mobile-build10586,30606.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft Says Lumia 950 and 950 XL Will ‘Do Great Things’ For Smartphone Battery Life


Smartphone (http://hothardware.com/tags/smartphone) makers have been obsessed with making handsets increasingly thin and light, but what about battery life? After all, a smartphone isn't very useful if it runs out of juice. With that in mind, Microsoft (http://hothardware.com/tags/microsoft) is laying out some high expectations for its new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-unwraps-lumia-950-and-lumia-950xl-smartphones-with-windows-10-mobile) handsets, both of which it says "can keep up with you to help you do great things."

In a blog post talking about battery life, Microsoft begins by pointing out the large capacity batteries it picked out for its first Windows 10 phones. The Lumia 950 rocks a 3,000 mAh battery and the Lumia 950 XL gets a more capacious 3,340 mAh unit. They're both rated to deliver up to 19 hours of talk time (3G) and can last up to 300 hours in stand-by.


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It's not just about capacity. The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL both have a USB Type-C connector with support for the USB 3.1 standard, albeit Gen 1 (basically USB 3.0 but in Type-C format). When plugged in, Microsoft says its handsets can "charge from critically low to up 50 percent capacity" within just half an hour.

The flagship phones also support wireless charging -- you can pair either one with the Microsoft Wireless Charger DT-904, a separately sold Qi charging pad that's yet to receive a price tag.

Finally, Microsoft confirms that the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL will charge when connected to the Microsoft Display Dock, a nifty little accessory that allows you to use your phone like a PC via Continuum.



Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-says-lumia-950-and-950-xl-will-do-great-things-to-smartphone-battery-life#fqIETuTlILvODoEd.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

Review roundup: Microsoft's Lumia 950 smartphone

The announcement of the Lumia 950 and 950XL (http://techreport.com/news/29155/microsoft-lumia-950-and-lumia-950-xl-showcase-mobile-windows-10) back in October marked both the release of Windows 10 for phones and Microsoft's return to the high-end smartphone scene. The company officially released (http://blogs.windows.com/devices/2015/11/20/lumia-950-sales-begin-today/) the Lumia 950 today, and a batch of reviews are already in. Folks who've had their hands on a Lumia 950 see some promise in the device, but each review we surveyed shows that Windows 10 on phones is still a work in progress.

http://techreport.com/r.x/2015_11_20_Review_Roundup_Microsofts_Lumia_950/Lumia-950-hero-jpg.jpg The Lumia 950 didn't make a great first impression with reviewers, thanks in large part to its plastic backside. Windows Central's Daniel Rubino notes (http://www.windowscentral.com/lumia-950-review) that the matte polycarbonate back "feels cheap." He says that other devices in the Lumia 950's $600 price bracket (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/mobile/phone/lumia950/offers/) from Apple and Samsung just plain look nicer. Paul Thurrott (https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/windows-phone/62463/microsoft-lumia-950-first-impressions) felt similarly about the 950's plastic back, but he also points out that the feel can be remedied by purchasing a third-party swappable back.
Beyond the look and feel of the device, reviewers generally had a fluid experience when it came to using the phone. The Verge's Dan Siefert says (http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/20/9767266/microsoft-lumia-950-review-windows-10-continuum) both the performance and battery life of the new Lumia is "what you'd expect from a 2015 smartphone." His sentiments were echoed by Windows Central and Paul Thurrott, too.
Benchmarks show that the Lumia 950's performance isn't quite flagship-class, though. Ars Technica's Peter Bright ran (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/11/lumia-950-review-windows-phone-finally-has-a-new-flagship-will-anyone-care/) the phone through the GFXBench 3.0 and web benchmarks. He found that the Lumia was always the slowest of the devices tested when he compared to the newest iPhones and Nexus handsets.
A big bright spot for the Lumia is its camera. Ars Technica, Windows Central, and Paul Thurrott all included pictures taken with the 950's shooter in various lighting conditions. According to the reviewers (and to our own eyes), the images produced by this phone are generally well-exposed and sharp. The 20-megapixel sensor in the Lumia 950 picked up a lot of detail, too, even under lower-light conditions.
The biggest sore spot for all four reviews, though, is the Windows 10 platform itself. The Verge says the OS "feels like a work in progress." Ars Technica bemoans the wide "app gap" between Windows and its mobile counterparts, and Bright says there are still plenty of bugs to work out in the base OS. Continuum, the Windows 10 feature that allows a phone to connect to a larger screen and work like a desktop PC, seems to have some promise, though. All four reviewers tried out the Lumia 950's dock, and they all agree that Continuum works relatively well with the few universal Windows apps available today.



Noticia:
http://techreport.com/news/29350/review-roundup-microsoft-lumia-950-smartphone

[Jorge-Vieira]

How Productive Can You Be With Microsoft's Continuum And The Lumia 950? (Hands On Video)

http://media.bestofmicro.com/N/9/541269/gallery/toms-hardware-overlord-of-lumia_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/toms-hardware-overlord-of-lumia,0101-541269-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)Microsoft just released its Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones into the wild, and I recently had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the Lumia 950 to test out some features of the new Windows 10 device to see if Microsoft's claims about its new Lumias, Continuum, Display Dock and peripherals really could provide a productivity environment powered by only a smartphone.
With Continuum, the new flagship Lumias are aimed squarely at productivity, and there's no better way to gauge productivity than, well, being productive. And so, I wrote this entire article using the Lumia 950, a Microsoft Display Dock, a 4K display, a Microsoft universal folding keyboard, and an Arc Touch Bluetooth mouse -- all working together using Windows Continuum. So far, despite having to adjust my large hands to a much tinier keyboard layout, the experience has been quite pleasant.
Continuing With Continuum At the heart of any compatible Continuum device, the specifications of which we already documented (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-10-mobile-continuum-hardware-requirements,30607.html), is a powerful smartphone -- in this case the Microsoft Lumina 950. I began by installing the battery and SIM card (even though it lacked active AT&T service), and after minimal charging, I powered the device on. I was immediately impressed with the simple design, vibrant screen and speedy boot time.
After a simple initial phone setup, I was ready to give Continuum a try. Microsoft has said that Continuum would redefine the way we work with our smartphones. That’s a pretty bold claim to make, but there could be some truth to the statement; I am writing this article using the technology, and it is very different from the way I am used to working.
http://media.bestofmicro.com/N/A/541270/gallery/lumia-and-dock-setup_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/lumia-and-dock-setup,0101-541270-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)Setting up the Microsoft Dock was as simple as plugging in the power cable and connecting the DisplayPort cable to my monitor. Next, I paired the Bluetooth mouse to the Lumia 950. However, i was having difficulty linking the Microsoft folding keyboard, so I opted to plug it into the dock using the provided USB to mini-USB cable. (Note that at this point that the wired connection for this keyboard model was merely providing power, and that it would not have keystroke input until paired via Bluetooth.)



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Microsoft Continuum Display Dock, And Lumia 950, Hands On

Working From Your Phone Is Cooler Than You Think One of the coolest features of Windows 10 is Cortana, a voice-activated assistant that can search the web, set alarms, email clients, place calls, or send texts messages with simple vocal commands. Cortana’s recognition on the Lumia 950 is impeccably accurate; it could hear me from a decent distance away (about 4 to 5 feet), and it was fairly responsive to my commands. This improves over time, especially if you train Cortana to respond to only your voice.
http://media.bestofmicro.com/N/C/541272/gallery/cortana-email_w_450.png (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/cortana-email,0101-541272-0-2-9-1-png-.html)Sending a quick email with Cortana was incredibly easy. I simply said “Hey Cortana. Send an email,” and was asked follow up questions to determine the recipient, what the email would say, and whether or not I was ready to send or add more to the message.
To take a break from the grind, I disconnected the phone from the Microsoft Display Dock and took a walk to the store. Although this document (the one you're reading) didn’t auto-recover to the desktop on the phone, the next time I opened Word from the device, everything was exactly how I left it. I continued to write this article with just the Lumia 950 using the speech-to-text functionality. Punctuation was very accurate and intuitive based on the pauses in my speech and my ability to speak clearly. I literally used it to write this paragraph, which took maybe 10 seconds of my time. Aside from a few word endings that I had to correct due to my occasional lack of enunciation on ending consonants, everything came through crystal-clear.
Trouble In Paradise When attempting to plug the phone back into the dock, I ran into my first major issue. Although the device made a noise indicating it was now connected to the dock, the Continuum desktop did not reappear. After attempting to manually enable Continuum on the smartphone and disconnecting and reconnecting each piece of the setup, the screen did not return. It wasn’t until after a reboot that I was able to use Continuum as intended.
Just to be sure if this was a definitive glitch or a random hangup, I disconnected the phone while working from the Continuum desktop once again. This time around, the devices functioned perfectly. After a few more attempts at poking the bear, it appeared that the bug was indeed random.
While writing this article, I was able to discern some other minor issues with the Continuum setup. Switching between the Continuum desktop and the phone with the tethered Bluetooth keyboard required me to click the desktop; otherwise the input would go to the phone if it was the last thing I was using. This was bothersome, as I was trying to multitask by taking screenshots of the action on the smartphone and type a section about it at the same time. However, this may not be an issue for wired keyboards using the dock (and is by no means a deal breaker), and by the time I finished writing the section above the video, I had gotten used to it.
At no point did the device ever seem slow. The crashed Continuum application did not seem to affect other processes, and even when I had to reboot after a failed Continuum reconnect, I was able to use the smartphone just fine. Although it’s somewhat disappointing to experience these types of issues, the benefits of the Lumoia 950, the Microsoft Dock and Windows 10 Continuum outweigh the minor issues I’ve experienced.
Productivity Level: Over 9,000! Upon returning to the Continuum desktop UI (and continuing to make typing errors because of my large hands and tiny keyboard), I was sorely missing my previous speech-to-text experience. Keyboards now seemed like an abacus to me, and I yearned for the ultra-efficient, highly-productive hands-free speech-to-text functionality.
Fortunately, speech-to-text is available while working on the big screen by touching the microphone icon that appears at the bottom of the smartphone when typing into the Continuum desktop, and I was able to resume writing (or would it be "talking" at this point?) this article in record time.
http://media.bestofmicro.com/N/8/541268/gallery/wp_ss_20151121_0004_w_450.png (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/wp_ss_20151121_0004,0101-541268-0-2-9-1-png-.html)You can even use the smartphone as a touchpad on the Continuum desktop by tapping the top of the screen (where it says tap to control display). This seems like a great tool to utilize the Lumia 950 and an attached Microsoft Dock setup as a conference room presentation device.
Universal Windows apps, such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint, can be swapped between the desktop and smartphone environments freely. Similar to when I disconnected the phone from the dock, and the app resumed where I left off when I opened Word again, active smartphone apps can be migrated to the Continuum desktop by opening the program on the big screen from the start menu. The program disappears from the smartphone and reappears on the additional display, relatively seamlessly. This is a two way street, and any active Continuum desktop apps you open on the smartphone will be migrated to the portable device.
The practical applications for this technology are impressive, and it's worth waiting for a few updates to iron out some lingering bugs. No product ever seems to be 100 percent perfect when it debuts, and with Microsoft opening developer communities to assist with the design of Windows 10 and its smartphone counterpart, it seems that these updates and fixes could already be getting sorted out.
Goodbye Blue Skies (And Blue Windows Logos) In the short time I’ve had with the device, it has grown on me immensely. Using the desktop version of Windows 10 was a great transition tool, and I found the smartphone to be easy to use, intuitive and highly responsive.
The UI on Windows Phones are different than Android and iOS, which may be a turn off to some consumers, but different doesn’t necessarily mean bad. Personally, as primarily an Android user, I adored using key features such as Cortana, Continuum and speech-to-text functionalities in order to complete this article using the same familiar apps I would use at my desk.
As it stands, the timeframe for writing was significantly shorter than normal, especially if I needed to go mobile in the middle of it, and that's because of the ease-of-use and speech-to-text functionality, which enabled me to write (speak) whole paragraphs while walking to the store and could continue working at my desk the moment I returned without skipping a beat.
http://media.bestofmicro.com/N/D/541273/gallery/microsoft-dock-and-lumina-950_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/microsoft-dock-and-lumina-950,0101-541273-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)There are some bugs, but nothing that seems irreparably broken, and certainly nothing that shouldn't have a patch in the near future. App availability continues to grow for Windows Phones (especially if Projects Astoria and Islandwood pan out, which may or may not happen), and despite the few hiccups, the Lumia 950 is a productivity machine when combined with a Microsoft Dock and Continuum.
The Lumia 950 and 950 XL may not help Microsoft finally punch through into the mainstream market, but it seems to have some serious potential for the enterprise space, driven by strong productivity features and additional peripherals that make your phone your office, where ever you go. We’ll have to wait for the full review to see how the Lumia 950 does in benchmarks, but I could guess from my experience that it’s no slouch in performance, display quality or functionality.
Derek Forrest is an Associate Contributing Writer for Tom’s Hardware and Tom’s IT Pro. PC gaming, graphics hardware and VR devices are among his favorite topics to cover. He is a lifelong PC enthusiast, former IT administrator and a custom PC builder with a penchant for creating music, voice acting and all things geek.



Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-lumia-and-continuum-hands-on,30627.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Verizon Skipped Lumia 950, 950 XL Windows 10 Mobile Flagships Due To 'Little Consumer Demand'


Let’s face it, buyers aren’t exactly flocking to Microsoft’s smartphone operating systems. According to IDC, Windows Phone (http://hothardware.com/tags/windows-phone) is currently sitting at 2.6 percent worldwide smartphone market share compared to 15.6 percent and 81.1 percent for Apple’s iOS (http://hothardware.com/tags/ios) and Google’s Android (http://hothardware.com/tags/android) respectively. Even though Microsoft is expected to grow its share slightly to 3.3 percent by 2019 (https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS25860315), IDC says that its “view that Microsoft/Windows Phone will remain a marginal challenger at best has not changed.”
With all of this in mind, we’re starting to get a little better picture of why Verizon Wireless was reticent to offer Microsoft’s new Lumia 950 and 950 XL (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-unwraps-lumia-950-and-lumia-950xl-smartphones-with-windows-10-mobile) smartphones, which run the new Windows 10 Mobile (http://hothardware.com/tags/windows-10-mobile) operating system. One Verizon customer was so incensed by the Lumia 950/950 XL snub that she filed an official complaint with the FCC. And sure enough, she got a response back from Verizon’s Consumer Inquiries & Complaints Division.
Part of the reason why Verizon isn’t offering the Lumia 950 (http://hothardware.com/tags/lumia-950) and 950 XL is simply due to the fact that Windows Phone devices historically haven’t been big sellers. “Because there has been little consumer demand for Windows 10 Smartphones, Verizon has chosen to not carry the Nokia Lumia 10 in its retail channels,” said Verizon in its response.


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That response sounds reasonable to us given Microsoft’s dismal market share in the smartphone sector. However, Verizon threw the onus right back on the folks in Redmond, stating that the Lumia 950 and 950 XL could work on its network if Microsoft had even bothered to have them certified.
“If Nokia still wanted to make the device available to Verizon customers, it could have the device certified for use on the Verizon network through Verizon’s Open Development program,” Verizon added. “To date, Nokia has not chosen to do so.”
Going through Verizon’s Open Development program wouldn’t meant that the Lumia 950 and 950 XL would be sold directly in Verizon stores, but it would at least give customers buying unlocked phones direct from Microsoft the ability to use them on Verizon’s wireless network.
At this point, it’s hard to understand Microsoft’s decision to hamstring its best smartphones in years – after all, the company needs scramble to grab as much market share as possible and every little bit counts. At this point, the people that are still clinging to Windows Phone/Windows 10 Mobile are platform diehards — everyone else has jumped ship to either iOS or Android. So it doesn’t make sense to us that Microsoft wouldn’t give customers that are willing to shell out top dollar for an unlocked Lumia 950 or 950 XL the ability to use them on any network of their choice — especially America’s largest wireless network.




Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/verizon-skipped-lumia-950-950-xl-windows-10-mobile-flagships-due-to-little-consumer-demand#3Q5xXoUdPqtkwu9d.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

First Major Windows 10 Mobile Update Hits Lumia 950 and 950 XL

Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 10 (http://wccftech.com/microsoft-updates-phone-app-for-windows-10-and-windows-10-mobile/) Mobile build 10586.29 to locked and unlocked Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL devices. This update comes to the users who are not part of the Insider Preview program as Insiders received the same update only yesterday.
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Windows 10 Mobile update reaches to Lumia handsets: Microsoft releasing software update to non-Insiders this fast only proves that the company is definitely bypassing carriers to push out timely and consistent updates (http://wccftech.com/microsoft-to-control-windows-10-mobile-updates/) to its users. In the past carriers have created longer delays for OS updates sent out to locked Windows devices. However, today’s rollout reaffirms that Windows 10 Mobile devices will receive more consistent updates – something that will be highly appreciated by the users.
All the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL users, including Lumia 950 on AT&T, can now update their handsets to the latest Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.29 even if they are not part of the Insider program.



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Windows 10 Mobile 10586.29 changelog:

You will see additional improvements in upgrade experience, including devices with limited free space, map rendering on update, and RCS enabled device settings.
Improved application backwards compatibility for Windows Phone 8.1 Silverlight applications.
Edge performance and stability has been improved. Auto-completion has been updated to allow user to more easily edit the end of the URL in the address bar.
Additional Bluetooth stability improvements.
We have resolved issues on switching the active cellular connectivity profile on Dual SIM devices.

Did Microsoft just put an end to carrier blocking with this first update sent out to Lumia 950 and 950 XL? Seems like so. Don’t forget to share if your Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL have received the latest build and if so, please share your region and carrier with our readers too. If you don’t see the update yet, don’t be upset as it may take a few good hours to hit all the devices worldwide.







Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/windows-10-mobile-10586-29/#ixzz3tpbKukVA

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft Lumia 950 Review: Spearheading Windows 10 Mobile


Lumia 950 Introduction and Specifications

The Lumia 950 and 950 XL are important products for Microsoft, but not for the reasons you may expect. Microsoft isn’t trying to set the mobile market ablaze with these two smartphones. They are not necessarily meant to be explosive sales successes that take significant market share from Android (http://hothardware.com/tags/android) and iOS. If they were, Microsoft would have thrown huge amounts of marketing muscle and dollars behind them, launched a massive advertising campaign, and worked deals with every major wireless carrier it could. But Microsoft didn't. The Lumia 950 and 950 XL are more about laying a foundation and setting the direction and course for Windows 10 Mobile as well as Microsoft’s latest mobile strategy (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-airdrops-tantalizing-surface-book-2-in1-with-135-inch-display-and-nvidia-graphics).

Of course, Microsoft wants to sell as many of these devices as it can, but the Lumia 950 and 950 XL (http://amzn.to/1NiTvhV) are being billed as the "ultimate phones for productivity." Microsoft has targeted these phones at current fans of the platform, professionals, and road warriors that may benefit from the software and unique features available with the latest Lumias. If the company wins over some converts, that's gravy for Microsoft. But, for now, it’s more about tempting professionals and the enterprise with killer productivity devices that also happen to be pretty nice everyday smartphones.

We’ve had the Lumia 950 in house (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-says-lumia-950-and-950-xl-will-do-great-things-to-smartphone-battery-life) for a couple of weeks and think we’ve gotten a good feel for the device, its capabilities, and its pros and cons. Take a look at the specifications below and then we’ll dig in a little deeper to see if Microsoft can achieve with the Lumia line what it was able to with Surface...



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Operating System

Software release: Windows 10



Processor

CPU name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
Number of cores: Hexa core
Clock rate: 1800 MHz



Memory

Mass memory: 32 GB
RAM: 3 GB
Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
User data storage: In device, OneDrive cloud storage, App and data storage on memory card



Cellular connectivity

GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 118.4 kbps
WCDMA network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz)
WCDMA max data speed DL: 42.2 Mbps (Cat 24)
WCDMA max data speed UL: 5.76 Mbps (Cat 6)
LTE FDD network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz), Band 13 (700MHz), Band 20 (800MHz), Band 28 (700 MHz)
LTE max data speed DL: 450 Mbps (Cat 9)
LTE max data speed UL: 50 Mbps (Cat 6)



Size & weight

Height: 145 mm
Width: 73.2 mm
Thickness4: 8.2 mm
Weight: 150 g



Display

Display size: 5.2"
Display resolution: WQHD (2560 x 1440)
Display colors: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)
Display technology: AMOLED, ClearBlack
Pixel density: 564 ppi
Display features: Orientation sensor, Sunlight readability enhancements, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Easy to clean, High brightness mode, Lumia Color profile, Wide viewing angle, Automatic brightness control



Battery

Replaceable battery: Yes
Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.85 V
Charging3: Built-in wireless charging, Fast charging
Wireless charging standard: Qi, PMA
Maximum standby time: 11 days
Maximum talk time (3G): 13 h
Maximum music playback time: 67 h
Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time: 8.1 h
Maximum video playback time: 6.3 h



Design

Design details: Exchangeable back cover
Other user interface features6: Glance screen, Tactile feedback, Voice commands, Voice dictation in edit fields




Keys and Input Methods

User Input: Touch
Operating keys: Volume keys, Camera key, Power/Lock key



Sensors

Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, SensorCore



Connectivity basics

SIM card type: Nano SIM
AV connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headset connector, DisplayPort over USB-C
Charging connectors: USB-C
System connectors: USB-C
USB: USB 3.1, USB Dual Role Port (Gen1)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3, Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.6, Human Interface Device Profile (HID), Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Personal Area Network Profile (PAN) 1.0, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.1, HID over GATT profile (HOGP) 1.0, Message Access Profile (MAP) 1.1
NFC: Pairing, Secure NFC for payment, Sharing, Tagging
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO, Wi-Fi call
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Other wireless connectivity: Screen projection

Price: $649 unlocked, $149 on contract (http://amzn.to/1NiTvhV)



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The Lumia 950’s specifications read like many of today’s higher-end smartphones. There’s a 1.8GHz hexa-core Snapdragon 808 SoC at the heart of the device paired to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There’s a wide-angle 5MP front-facing camera, along with an excellent 20MP rear-facing camera with a triple-LED natural flash. The Lumia 950 also has built-in wireless charging and fast charging support through its USB-C connector. The 5.2” AMOLED screen in the Lumia 950 packs in 2560x1440 pixels (564ppi), and unlike most other recently released smartphones, the Lumia 950 has a removable back so users can swap batteries and expand storage.
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The Microsoft Lumia 950 Has a 5.2" AMOLED ClearBlack Display

Included with the phone itself, Microsoft bundles just the basics: a Quick Start Guide, a battery, a charger (with hard-wired cable), and a USB-C cable. There are multiple accessories available for the latest Lumias (http://amzn.to/1NiTvhV), however, including a dock with gives users the ability to leverage Windows 10 Mobile’s Continuum feature – more on that later.

There’s a lot more to talk about over and above the phone’s specifications and features. Let’s dig in and take a closer look.






Toda a review:
http://hothardware.com/reviews/microsoft-lumia-950-review#88fuPy4OxoWHROej.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft Sends Lucky Windows Insiders Lumia 950, Display Dock To Provide Critical Continuum Feedback


Being an "Insider" for one of Microsoft's (http://hothardware.com/tags/microsoft) various products and services is already a rewarding experience -- you get early access to whatever Microsoft's cooking up and can help shape how it turns out through your feedback. It's a win-win situation, and to show its appreciation to those who provided a lot of feedback on Windows 10 Mobile (http://hothardware.com/tags/windows-10-mobile), Microsoft is rewarding its most active Insider participants with one of its new flagship Lumia handsets, plus a some extras.

Microsoft is taking its Windows 10 Mobile Insider program to the hardware level and it's bringing along some participants for the ride. Those chosen can select between a Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-unwraps-lumia-950-and-lumia-950xl-smartphones-with-windows-10-mobile) (check out Marco's Lumia 950 review here (http://hothardware.com/reviews/microsoft-lumia-950-review)), which Microsoft will send free of charge. The bundle will also include Microsoft's Display Dock (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-display-dock-for-lumia-950-950-xl-windows-10-mobile-flagships-to-cost-99) and an Actiontec wireless adapter.


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Those chosen will receive a letter from Microsoft.

"Congratulations! Based on your active participation in the Windows Insider Program and response to the survey you recently submitted, you've been selected to receive hardware to use as part of the Windows Insider Program to provide feedback that helps shape the future of Windows 10 Mobile," Microsoft states in its letter.

It's not clear what kind of activity level Microsoft was looking for, though a Reddit user who posted a copy of the letter he received said he was "pretty active" and that he submitted "a least a few dozen direct feedback things, both problems and suggestions."

Windows 10 Mobile became official with the launch of the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, though it still hasn't been released in standalone form for other handsets. There's a lot riding on the success of Windows 10 Mobile, so it's no surprise that Microsoft would choose to incentivize its most active feedback contributors.

Microsoft seems particularly interested in how users view Continuum (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-turns-your-windows-10-phone-into-full-fledged-desktop-with-continuum), a standout feature of Windows 10 Mobile that allows apps to be used in a desktop-like environment on their PCs.



Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-sends-lucky-windows-insiders-lumia-950-display-dock-to-provide-critical-continuum-feedback#8PtsR80Z8eM0YBX7.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft Rolls Out Firmware Update For Lumia 950/950 XL

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Microsoft announced the first firmware update for the recently released Lumia 950 and 950 XL Windows 10-based smartphones. European users were among the first to see the new update for the Microsoft devices, but U.S. customers may have to wait a bit before they see it.
The new firmware, version 01078.00027.15506.020xx, features several improvements to the phone’s stability, performance, SD card support, automatic display brightness, camera issues and a fix for a 4K video problem that was causing stripes to appear while playing a video.
These improvements are a welcomed announcement, but U.S. carriers seem to be slow to the punch, as we cannot confirm that AT&T or T-Mobile (the only two companies that currently support the Lumia 950 and 950 XL (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-lumia-950950xl-carrier-availability,30284.html) domestically) have deployed the patch as of yet. Microsoft noted that the availability of the firmware update “may depend on your network service provider,” ominously shifting responsibility to the carriers, which as of right now, seem to be lagging behind.



Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-lumia-950-950xl-firmware-update,30816.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

AT&T Won’t Stand In Way Of Windows 10 Mobile Updates For Lumia Smartphones


Earlier this month, we reported that Microsoft (http://hothardware.com/tags/microsoft) was doing its best to avoid having to deal with slowpoke wireless carriers when it comes to delivering OS updates for Lumia smartphones. Instead of going through a carrier validation process, Microsoft on its own pushed build Windows 10 Build 10586.29 (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-bypasses-laggard-wireless-carriers-for-windows-10-mobile-updates) to Lumia 950 (http://hothardware.com/tags/lumia-950) and Lumia 950 XL (http://hothardware.com/tags/lumia-950-xl) smartphones. In essence, this makes the operating system update process for Windows 10 Mobile (http://hothardware.com/tags/windows-10-mobile) more akin to iOS (http://hothardware.com/tags/ios) than what we’ve seen with the fragmented nature of Android.
The ability to bypass carriers means that Microsoft can deliver more timely security and feature updates to customers without first having to receive approval from the “big four” wireless carriers in the United States. While Windows Phone diehards championed this move, many wondered if the carriers would actually sit on the sidelines and let Microsoft have free reign over the update process.


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One carrier, AT&T, has responded via a posting on its own Windows Phone discussion forum. The wireless company confirmed that it is respecting Microsoft’s wishes when it comes to OS updates and will not interfere:

The 950 will be receiving monthly WaaS (Windows as a Service) updates, and the latest one released on December 8th (Build Version 10.0.10586.29.) These updates are not certified by AT&T, and will be delivered via Microsoft over-the-air. A Wi-Fi connection is required. From the App List, scroll down and tap Settings > Phone Update > Check for Update.
While this is definitely good news when it comes to OS updates, it still doesn’t change anything with regards to device firmware updates. So if you’ve got a buggy Microsoft hardware on your hands, you’re still at the whim of your wireless carrier to get the update out to you (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mobiledevices/forum/mdlumia-mdupdate/new-firmware-update-for-lumia-950950-xl/f3d9276c-b547-4fba-944c-afbdd9f6e9cc?auth=1) in a timely fashion.




Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/att-wont-stand-in-way-of-windows-10-mobile-updates-for-lumia-smartphones#pJ6bPsyg0XMIV7v2.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft Gives Lumia 950 And Lumia 950 XL Owners Free Year of Office 365 Personal


If you’re the owner of a new Lumia 950 (http://hothardware.com/tags/lumia-950) or Lumia 950 XL (http://hothardware.com/tags/lumia-950-xl) Windows 10 Mobile (http://hothardware.com/tags/windows-10-mobile) smartphone, Microsoft is just about to make your day a little bit brighter. The company announced that it will soon be giving customers a free one-year subscription to Office 365 (http://hothardware.com/tags/office-365) Personal as a gift for purchasing its latest flagship smartphones.
In case you were wondering, the Office 365 Personal subscription is worth $70, so this is generous offer from Microsoft. To take advantage of the free subscription, you will have to navigate to the Lumia Offers app on your smartphone, and choose the “1-year Office 365” selection from the available offers. Within five days of singing up, Microsoft will send you promotional code (which can only be used once) to unlock your free one-year subscription, which also just so happens to include 1TB of OneDrive (http://hothardware.com/tags/onedrive) cloud storage.


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For U.S, customers, the offer extends to Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL purchases made between November 20th, 2015 and June 30th, 2016. And when you think about it, this offer should come in handy, as Microsoft will require all Windows 10 Mobile smartphone running Continuum to have an Office 365 subscription to enable Office document editing beginning April 1st, 2016 (https://blogs.office.com/2015/12/17/new-to-office-365-in-december-office-mobile-for-windows-10-phone-updates-for-apple-and-android-office-365-planner-preview-and-more/).
It should be noted that the offer, for now, is only available in the United States, United Kingston, France, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway.
This isn’t the first time that Microsoft has provided freebies to customers that have bought its Windows 10 Mobile flagships. Just before the Lumia 950 XL launched late last year, Microsoft gave those that pre-ordered the smartphone a free Display Dock (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-lumia-950-xl-preorders-open-for-649-unlocked-includes-free-display-dock-offer), which retails for $99.




Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-gives-lumia-950-and-lumia-950-xl-owners-free-year-of-office-365-personal#lwM0sL5x4eJRPXMQ.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

Windows 10 Mobile 10586.71 Now Available for Non-Insider Lumia 950, 950 XL and 550

A few days after its release to Insiders, Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.71 (http://wccftech.com/windows-10-mobile-10586-107-available-to-insiders/) to non-Insider users today.
Earlier today: Windows 10 Mobile to Begin Rolling Out on February 29 (http://wccftech.com/windows-10-mobile-rollout-to-begin-february-29/) http://cdn.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/microsoft-lumia-950-950-xl-price-release-date-specs-uk_thumb800-635x357.jpg
Windows 10 Mobile 10586.71 rolls out to non-Insiders: Windows 10 Mobile preview build 10586.71 was released to the Fast ring and later to the Slow ring (http://wccftech.com/windows-10-mobile-insider-build-hits-the-slow-ring/). After Insiders having tested the preview, the build is now rolling out to public users who own the Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL or Lumia 550. The preview isn’t yet available for the users of Windows Phone devices who have long been waiting for the mobile operating system to be made available for their devices.
Here is the complete changelog of Windows 10 (http://wccftech.com/pentagon-to-launch-the-largest-windows-10-deployment/) Mobile 10586.71 cumulative update for non-Insiders:
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Reliability and stability improvements.
Bluetooth connectivity improvements with car and other accessories.
Microsoft Edge improvements to PDF rendering and navigation.
Improvements for battery usage with Iris Recognition for Windows Hello.
Update system improvements to fix a situation where some users had phone software updates and app downloads stuck at 0% for extended time periods.
Change to update system to now require phone to be plugged into a charger when downloading and preparing phone software updates.
Fix for a problem causing erroneous low storage prompts for some users when trying to download phone software updates.
Fix for a problem that caused erroneous prompts of Outlook account settings being out-of-date for some users, although account settings had not been changed.
Fix for a problem that caused some phones to get stuck on BitLocker Recovery screen after a reset.

Unlike previous cumulative updates, this one is expected to be a lot smoother as Microsoft (http://wccftech.com/next-windows-10-redstone-previews-to-bring-new-edge-features/) has tirelessly worked to iron out any performance issues. If you are a non-Insider user of Lumia 950, 950 XL or Lumia 550, go to Settings > Update & security > Phone update > Check for updates to get the latest Windows 10 Mobile 10586.71 cumulative update.







Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/windows-10-mobile-10586-71-available-to-non-insiders/#ixzz40Wjq1s5q

[Jorge-Vieira]

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: The Windows 10 Mobile Flagship


Lumia 950 XL Introduction and Specifications

Forget almost everything you’ve read about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL up to this point. We know that’s a bold statement, but bear with us here. Save for the phone’s specifications, if there’s one thing we’ve learned evaluating the 950 XL over the last few weeks it’s that virtually everything from the OS to the camera app has been changed or updated very recently, and it has affected battery life, responsiveness, and browsing, among many other things. Information published about the Lumia 950 XL (http://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-says-lumia-950-and-950-xl-will-do-great-things-to-smartphone-battery-life) that's any more than a couple of weeks old is simply outdated.

It seems that Microsoft (http://hothardware.com/tags/microsoft) was tweaking a large number of elements and features in preparation for Windows 10 Mobile’s “official” release on a wide range of devices. Sure, Windows 10 came pre-installed on the Lumia 950 series (http://hothardware.com/reviews/microsoft-lumia-950-review), but there have been major changes over the phones’ relatively short lifespan.

In any case, we’ve been using the Lumia 950 XL as our daily driver for a few weeks now, in place of a Lumia 1520, which had already been updated to Windows 10. We think we’ve gotten a very good feel for the phone and how it compares to previous-gen devices, and have our thoughts detailed on the pages ahead -- along with a slew of benchmarks, of course. If you’re one of the select few contemplating a move to Windows 10 (http://hothardware.com/tags/windows-10) Mobile read on to find out if the Lumia 950 XL is right for you...

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Operating System

Software release: Windows 10


Processor

CPU name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Number of cores: Octal core
Clock rate: 2000 MHz


Memory

Mass memory: 32 GB
RAM: 3 GB
Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
User data storage: In device, OneDrive cloud storage, App and data storage on memory card


Cellular connectivity

GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 118.4 kbps
WCDMA network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz)
WCDMA max data speed DL: 42.2 Mbps (Cat 24)
WCDMA max data speed UL: 5.76 Mbps (Cat 6)
LTE FDD network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz), Band 13 (700MHz), Band 20 (800MHz), Band 28 (700 MHz)
LTE max data speed DL: 450 Mbps (Cat 9)
LTE max data speed UL: 50 Mbps (Cat 6)


Size & weight

Height: 151.9 mm
Width: 78.4 mm
Thickness: 8.1 mm
Weight: 165 g


Display

Display size: 5.7 ''
Display resolution: WQHD (2560 x 1440)
Display colours: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)
Display technology: AMOLED, ClearBlack
Pixel density: 518 ppi
Display features: Easy to clean, Orientation sensor, Wide viewing angle, Lumia Color profile, High brightness mode, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, Automatic brightness control, Sunlight readability enhancements
Touch screen technology: Capacitive multipoint-touch



Battery

Replaceable battery: Yes
Battery capacity: 3340 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.85 V
Charging: Built-in wireless charging, Fast charging
Wireless charging standard: Qi, PMA
Maximum standby time: 12 days
Maximum talk time (3G): 19 h
Maximum music playback time: 75 h
Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time: 11 h
Maximum video playback time: 11 h


Design

Design details: Exchangeable back cover
Other user interface features: Glance screen, Tactile feedback, Voice commands, Voice dictation in edit fields



Keys and Input Methods

User Input: Touch
Operating keys: Volume keys, Camera key, Power/Lock key


Sensors

Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, SensorCore


Connectivity basics

SIM card type: Nano SIM x 2
AV connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headset connector, DisplayPort over USB-C
Charging connectors: USB-C
System connectors: USB-C
USB: USB 3.1, USB Dual Role Port (Gen1)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3, Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.6, Human Interface Device Profile (HID), Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Personal Area Network Profile (PAN) 1.0, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.1, HID over GATT profile (HOGP) 1.0, Message Access Profile (MAP) 1.1
NFC: Pairing, Secure NFC for payment, Sharing, Tagging
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO, Wi-Fi call
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Other wireless connectivity: Screen projection

Price: $475 (single SIM) - $625 (Dual SIM) unlocked (http://amzn.to/1VOlWvr)



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If you're a regular HotHardware reader, you're no doubt familiar with the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and its smaller cousin, the Lumia 950 (reviewed here (http://hothardware.com/reviews/microsoft-lumia-950-review)). For those of you that may not be familiar with Microsoft's latest smartphones, the video above offers a good summary of their main features and design. We'll have many more details on the pages ahead, though.

The Lumia 950 XL's spec table is quite telling. This phone is packing some of the latest hardware available, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC clocked at up to 2GHz, 3GB of RAM, USB 3.1, a QHD AMOLED display, and a bevy of sensors. The particular device we'll be showing you here also has a dual-SIM setup, which could come in handy if you're a frequent traveler. With dual-SIMs, you're able to select which SIM to use on a per-call or per-text basis, presumably to prevent roaming or other charges carries are known for tacking on when outside of your designated service area.


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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Accessory Bundle

Before we dig into the Lumia 950 XL, here's a look at what comes bundled with the phone. We're testing the dual-SIM variant here, but the bundle is similar for the single-SIM version. Included in the box -- along with the phone, of course -- is a basic lit pack, a USB-A to USB-C charge / sync cable, and a USB-C charger, with hard-wired cable. Unlike many other smartphones that include a a wall-wart with a USB port for charging, the charger included with the 950 XL is all one piece.






Toda a review:
http://hothardware.com/reviews/microsoft-lumia-950-xl-review-the-windows-10-mobile-flagship#xVVCPRtooJD1gy4l.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

Lumia 950 XL Unlocked Costs Just $529.99 – Here’s How To Get The Deal

If you are a die-hard Windows 10 Mobile fan, then you will absolutely love the deal for an unlocked Lumia 950 XL. We are not quite sure when they deal is going to expire, but you better be quick.
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Lumia 950 XL Unlocked Carries A Price Of $529.99 At B&H – Lumia 950 Also Being Offered At A Discount At B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1192643-REG/microsoft_a00026806_lumia_950_xl_rm_1116.html), Microsoft’s flagship smartphone, Lumia 950 XL carries a price of $529.99, which gives you an instant $100 savings. For phablet lovers out there wanting to run Windows 10 Mobile, this smartphone is packing the necessary hardware underneath its hood. The larger smartphone features a 5.7-inch screen size while Lumia 950 has a 5.2-inch screen and carries a price of $499.99 for an unlocked model (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1192640-REG/microsoft_a00026441_lumia_950_rm_1118_32gb.html). Both devices feature 32GB of internal storage and are available in the dual-SIM variants.
Given below are the processing chips that are going to be present in both smartphones.


Lumia 950 XL – Running an octa-core processor (which is present in Qualcomm Snapdragon 810)
Lumia 950 – Running a hexa-core processor (which is present in Qualcomm Snapdragon 808)

Similar to Xperia Z5 Premium, both devices are incorporated with a unique liquid cooling solution that will allow both processors to maintain their clock speeds while keeping their temperatures in check. This will also prevent both processors from thermally throttling, which is a very clever thing done on Microsoft’s part. Additionally, there is also a 20MP rear camera sensor present on both devices, and it is incorporated with a 5th generation optical image stabilization chip.
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Furthermore, the rear camera sensor will effortlessly be able to snap images brightly in low-level environments and 4K video recording is also supported by both sensors. In order to snap images and selfies more comfortably, there is also a dedicated camera button present on both Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. According to the company, the OIS chip is much more sensitive and accurate compared to previous generation optical image stabilization chips. The display present on both displays is an OLED one.
Lumia 950 XL Battery Details Unveiled – Are We Getting A Removable Battery In A Flagship Smartphone?



(http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-xl-battery-details-unveiled-removable-battery-flagship-smartphone/)
Given below are all the hardware specifications of both smartphones:
Lumia 950 XL

Chipset: Snapdragon 810
Processor: Cortex-A57 x 4 at 2.0GHz + Cortex-A53 x 4 at 1.5GHz
OS: Windows 10 Mobile
Screen size: 5.7 inches
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
RAM: 3GB
Chassis type: Polycarbonate
Rear camera: 20MP
Front camera: 5MP
Charging port type: Type-C USB
Wireless charging capability: Yes
Internal storage: 32GB
External storage: Up to 2TB via MicroSD card slot
Battery capacity: 3,300mAh

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Lumia 950

Chipset: Snapdragon 808
Processor: Cortex-A57 x 2 at 1.82GHz + Cortex-A53 x 4 at 1.44GHz
OS: Windows 10 Mobile
RAM: 3GB
Chassis type: Polycarbonate
Rear camera: 20MP
Front camera: 5MP
Charging port type: Type-C USB
Wireless charging capability: Yes
Internal storage: 32GB
External storage: Up to 2TB via MicroSD card slot
Battery capacity: 3,000mAh

Source (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1192643-REG/microsoft_a00026806_lumia_950_xl_rm_1116.html)







Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/lumia-950-xl-unlocked-costs-52999-heres-deal/#ixzz44xgJOFEN