Signs point to a downturn in the laptop market, but Dan finally has the new Surface products on hand with preliminary thoughts to share. He and Zac also talk about Android 12L, Windows 11 news, and a whole lot more.

Links:

• Microsoft News Roundup: Android 12L on Surface Duo, new Xbox dashboard, face of Windows Phone leaving Microsoft, and more | Windows Central

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A Surface hardware event, Microsoft Ignite, and a partnership with Meta make for an absolutely packed week of news. Zac and Dan dissect all the announcements and what they are most (and least) excited about.

Links:

• Microsoft Surface event: Here's everything that was announced | Windows Central
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 preorders and where to find stock - live report | Windows Central
• Microsoft announces new Teams features at Ignite 2022, including Excel Live and expanded reactions | Windows Central
• Meta and Microsoft are teaming up to create the workplace from hell | Windows Central

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Microsoft's Surface event is coming in just a few days! But in the meantime, we've got plenty of other things to talk about, including Android 12L, a new Windows 11 preview build, and our review roundup. We also look at some early design concepts for Windows 8, and more.

Links:

• Microsoft News Roundup: Giant NVIDIA RTX 4090, Surface Duo to get Windows 11 look, Overwatch 2, and more | Windows Central
• Android 12L for Surface Duo to feature Windows 11-inspired UI design updates | Windows Central
• Ex-Windows chief shares early concept ideas for Windows 8 | Windows Central
• HyperX’s new ProCast XLR Microphone is so good it has a massive 1-inch gold condenser | Windows Central
• Windows 11 preview build 25217 rolls out with support for third-party widgets | Windows Central
• Acer’s new Swift Edge 16" OLED laptop is a half-inch thin, 2.5lbs, and setting records | Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast. This week, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden discuss new Windows 11 preview builds, the leaks and rumors around the upcoming Surface hardware event, Intel 13th Gen and Intel Unison, and much more.

Links:

• Microsoft News Roundup: Surface Studio 3, Laptop 5, Pro 9 leaks, Intel Arc and 13th Gen CPUs, and Android apps on Windows 11 | Windows Central
• Finally, Intel is getting your Android and iOS phones to work with Windows like never before | Windows Central