Dan has a Surface Duo in hand and provides his impressions of the hardware while carefully skirting questions about software as he continues testing the new device. He and Zac also talk about Windows 10 20H2 build 19042.487 rolling out to the Beta and Release Channels.

It's possible that the Microsoft purchase of TikTok could be happening VERY soon. Plus, the new Xbox dashboard finally gets it right.

Links:

• Surface Duo FAQ: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's first dual-screen Surface | Windows Central
• Surface Duo unboxing: Watch Windows Central's Daniel Rubino go hands-on | Windows Central
• Windows 10 20H2 build 19042.487 now rolling out in the Beta and Release Channel | Windows Central
• Microsoft TikTok purchase could happen within next 48 hours | Windows Central
• The next Xbox One and Xbox Series X dashboard finally gets it right | Windows Central

There's still plenty more to say about Surface Duo, but Dan and Zac catch up on other happenings within the Microsoft world. There's chat about new Windows 10 builds, Xbox Series S, real-time trips and weather with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and the end of support for Microsoft Edge Legacy.

Additionally, Dan reviews the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra from a Microsoft service users perspective. Plus, he makes the case for new societal fashion aesthetics.

Links:

• Windows Insider build 20197 makes disk management way more accessible | Windows Central
• Say goodbye to Microsoft Edge Legacy; support ending in March 2021 | Windows Central
• Samsung Note 20 Ultra review: The everything phone of 2020 | Windows Central
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on Xbox: Release date, Xbox Series X, and everything you need to know | Windows Central
• Surface Duo FAQ: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's first dual-screen Surface | Windows Central
• Still mulling Surface Duo? Check out Dave Lee's hands-on overview. | Windows Central
• Surface Duo displays already available at some Best Buy stores | Windows Central
• Controller leak possibly confirms Xbox Series S name | Windows Central

Surface Duo has been fully unveiled and is now available for pre-order! Daniel and Zac are joined by another Dan — Android Central's Executive Editor Daniel Bader. They cover all the bases of the new device, including pricing and why Microsoft chose Android for the operating system instead of a Windows variant. As we've said many times already, Surface Duo is a product for Microsoft fans and hardcore users of the ecosystem. Don't overthink it, just tune in!

Links:

• Surface Duo FAQ: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's first dual-screen Surface | Windows Central
• Who is Surface Duo for? Don't overthink it. | Windows Central
• Duo-take: Here's what the media is saying about Surface Duo | Windows Central
• Will you buy Surface Duo for $1,400? (poll) | Windows Central
• Watch Panos Panay's Microsoft Surface Duo launch press briefing | Windows Central

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It's been a busy week for Microsoft, and thus for Daniel and Zac as well! Significant organizational changes are happening for the Windows and Azure teams. Meanwhile, Satya Nadella works to acquire TikTok in the midst of very mixed signals from President Trump.

Microsoft and Apple are at odds over xCloud game streaming and what Microsoft claims are unfair App Store policies. But Microsoft is finding a not-so-strange bedfellow in the form of Samsung with regard to app integrations and a mutual love of foldable devices.

Links:

• Microsoft makes significant reorg changes to Windows and Azure | Windows Central
• Report: Microsoft wants all of TikTok, but Trump signs order for new restrictions | Windows Central
• TikTok slams President Trump's Executive Order, threatens legal action | Windows Central
• Microsoft slams Apple over unfair App Store policy as antitrust looms large | Windows Central
• What Microsoft's Xbox xCloud partnership with Samsung really means | Windows Central
• Microsoft 'Your Phone' will soon let you stream your Android apps to Windows 10 | Windows Central
• Samsung Notes and Reminders will soon sync to Microsoft To Do and OneNote | Windows Central

Microsoft is making more cuts to Cortana as its functionality is removed from Android, iOS, Invoke, and more. All signs point to the week of August 24 for the release of Surface Duo.

Windows 10 preview build 20175 is available in the Insider Dev Channel. Daniel and Zac also discuss how 2020 has been AMD's time to shine vs. Intel, and they wrap up this week's show with a brief chat about Microsoft's efforts to purchase the US portion of TikTok. Note: This episode was recorded on Friday July 31 before the additional crazy TikTok news over the weekend.

Links:

• Microsoft to cut Cortana from Android, iOS, Invoke, and more | Windows Central
• Surface Duo: Specs, release date, price, and everything we know | Windows Central
• Windows 10 preview build 20175 now rolling out in the Insider Dev Channel | Windows Central
• 2020 is AMD's moment to shine, but they still have challenges from Intel | Windows Central
• President Trump 'doesn't mind' if Microsoft buys TikTok clearing path for acquisition | Windows Central