Microsoft’s Surface Duo Foldable Phone Replacement May Finally Embrace Flexible OLED – SlashGear

According to reporting by Windows Central, Microsoft has made the decision to cancel plans for another dual-screen folding mobile Surface device. While there’s no confirmation from Microsoft about what its exact plans are, the indication is that the company will move to a more conventional form factor, similar to devices like the Vivo X Fold. Although Microsoft has filed patents for a 360-degree hinge, like a combination of the Royole Flexpai and Samsung Galaxy Fold 4, Windows Central’s inside source claims that Microsoft’s next-generation folding phone will have a regular 180-degree hinge. Whether this is a clam-shell design with an external “single-width” display in addition to the folding display, or a device with a single outward-facing folding display remains to be seen.

Windows Central also reports that Microsoft has been paying more attention to creating a software ecosystem dubbed “Perfect Together,” in an effort to better pair its Android devices and Windows operating system. This makes sense when the competition on both mobile and desktop fronts — Apple’s iOS and macOS — have tight software integration. 

Windows Central’s inside source also claims that the company has been internally testing prototypes of more typical slab smartphone designs. Hopefully we’ll see the same sort of unique designs and software experience that came with Microsoft’s Lumia devices.