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| Microsoft has teased new devices ahead of its Windows 10 event tomorrow |
MICROSOFT is expected to launch a next-generation Surface Pro with a larger display, the Microsoft Band 2, as well as new Windows Phone devices and news of its latest Windows 10 update – dubbed Threshold – at its major press event, later this afternoon.
Microsoft is expected to unveil its final device refresh of 2015 at a New York Press Event, this afternoon.
The Redmond technology firm is expected to unveil new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL handsets as well as a Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2 and news on the latest Windows 10 update, dubbed Threshold.
Microsoft's big event will kickstart tonight, October 6th, at around 15:00 BST. As ever, NewsNewsBlog will bring you all the latest news from Microsoft as it breaks.
The biggest reveal of the event promises to be the new Microsoft Surface.
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| Microsoft will unveil a number of hardware refreshes ahead of the Christmas sales rush |
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| The Microsoft Surface Pro unveiled at a similar event, last year |
Dubbed the Surface Pro 4, the next generation laptop-tablet hybrid is expected to keep the same footprint as its predecessor – but sport a dramatically larger display.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is tipped to have an almost bezel-less display, similar to the stunning Infinity Display on the Dell XPS 13.
This display could be between 4K or 5K, according to some rumours.
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| The new Surface Pro 4, as imagined by Arabic-language site W4pHub based on the latest rumours |
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When the Surface Pro 4 is in tablet mode, for example, the technology will reduce the 13inch display to 12inch – by ignoring users' touches within the unused inch of the screen.
It is believed this technology will be used to make the device easier to hold, despite its dramatically thinner bezels.
A lighter and thinner frame is also expected – although don't hold your breath for any significant design changes since Microsoft has previously promised the new hardware will work with all existing accessories.
Microsoft is also expected to bundle a better stylus with the new Surface, which faces new competition from Apple's iPad Pro.
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| The leaked images of the Band 2 reveal a sleeker, curved design |
A new Microsoft Band is also expected to be unveiled at the Microsoft event.
Leaked images of the new hardware reveals a sleek and attractive design, topped with a new curved display.
A Microsoft Insider leak shows a new metallic finish to the Band 2, marking a move away from the utilitarian rubber Microsoft used in the first generation.
Finally, the US technology firm is believed to be preparing two new Windows Phone smartphones.
The Lumia 950 and Microsoft Lumia 950 XL are expected to have a 5.2-inch and 5.7-inch WQHD display, respectively.
Both smartphones will have USB Type-C for charging and syncing. The phones will sport 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a 20-megapixel rear camera.
Rumours point to a new Surface Pen being bundled with the larger Lumia 950 XL, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note.
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