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These last few weeks have shown us that Microsoft’s Windows 10X should be a formidable alternative to Chrome OS. It seems to work well with a mouse and keyboard and on laptops with touchscreens. Now a couple of new images show how well it fits in a mobile environment.
Twitter user Gustave Monce claims they managed to run an initial version of Windows 10X on a Nokia Lumia 950 XL, a device that launched in 2015. The images Monce shared show how well the upcoming software adapts to different screen sizes. On the Lumia 950 XL, which features a 5.7-inch screen, the Windows 10X taskbar snaps into the wells at the bottom of the screen, while the quick settings panel appears with all items in place. .
I was able to take two photos, it seems that the user interface adapts very well to this resolution. I also personally think it looks lovely. pic.twitter.com/tqhZ51p5xj
– Gustave Monce (@ gus33000) January 20, 2021
Monce said that Windows 10X responds well to the smaller form factor, as the images demonstrate, but there is still a lot of work to do from a usability standpoint. Still, if we didn’t know better, we’d say Microsoft was gearing up to go back to smartphones (but we know that couldn’t be further from the truth).
Windows 10X is expected to be a lightweight version of Windows 10. As we have seen in previous leaks, it draws heavily on Google’s Chrome operating system, but retains the soul and design of Windows 10. As something that will likely be Targeted to business and educational customers, Microsoft’s new software could be set for a spectacular year.
As we said before, Windows 10X will not be something you can upgrade your existing machine to. Instead, the software will come pre-installed on new machines similar to laptops running Chrome OS. If you have been tempted by Chromebooks in the past, but are integrated into the Microsoft ecosystem, the release of Windows 10X is the perfect solution.
Windows 10X devices are expected to launch this year, possibly as early as this spring. Wouldn’t it be great if Microsoft allowed former Windows Phone owners to download a working version of the software onto their device? If only.
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