Microsoft launched the Surface Duo in 2020. It was a dual-display Android phone that could be opened like a book. The Surface Duo 2, which came out in 2021, continued to sport the same design, albeit with better internals. According to a report by WindowsCentral, Microsoft may offer a foldable screen on the Surface Duo 3 instead of dual displays.
The report states that the company has decided to launch the Surface Duo 3 as a foldable phone like the Galaxy Z Fold series after conducting hardware prototyping and experimentation for about a year. The Duo 3 is expected to sport an inward folding design with a foldable screen, a 180-degree hinge, and an external cover display.
The publication states that Microsoft had decided to launch the Surface Duo 3 with a dual-display design like its predecessor models. The Duo 3 with dual displays was expected to come with improvements like a narrower design, taller displays with reduced bezels, and wireless charging. The dual-display design has been scrapped, as the company has seemingly decided to launch the Surface Duo 3 as a foldable phone.
The specifications of the Microsoft Surface Duo 3 is yet to be revealed. Also, there is no confirmation as to whether the device will be ready to launch in the fourth quarter of this year. While the device is being internally called as the third-generation Duo phone, there is a possibility that the company may launch it with a different name in the market.
The report also states that Microsoft is putting more effort into the software of the device to ensure it stands out from the rest of the foldables available on the market. One of the efforts is to offer an ecosystem between the Android-powered Surface Duo 3 and Windows PCs. The publication also states that the company may expand its Android smartphone lineup by launching devices with different form factors. It appears that the long-rumored Surface Phone may finally come true.
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