46 - Microsoft and the 180 degree turn - a podcast by Vernon E. L. Smith

Is Microsoft starting to plateau after having such a strong three quarters of 2015?

With the 950 and 950 XL needing multiple bugs squashed with not only the hardware, but the software and the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 also needing more firmware attention, it seems Microsoft has a busy 1st quarter of 2016 ahead as they fix these devices.

Vernon is out sick, but getting better each day so Kevin hops in to join David on this episode of the MS Mobile Show to discuss this and much more.

Join the discussion on our Slack channel if you have not already done so.

 

 

Hosts

• David V. Kimball


• Kevin Harvell

 

 

Slack Channel

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Weekly Poll Question

• Current - Are you more interested in Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality? Cast your vote here


• Recent -While listening to music/podcasts from your phone, are you wired in or wireless? View results here

 

 

Main Discussion Topic

• Microsoft holding back some features of the Windows 10 "Redstone" update


• Microsoft acquires MinecraftEdu and announces Minecraft Education Edition


• Lumia 550 is on store shelves and Lumia 650 expected to be announce on February 1


• Thoughts on Word Flow keyboard being open to beta testers on iPhone


• What parts of iOS and Android do you wish were part of the Windows 10 Mobile experience?


• What do you miss most from Windows 10 Mobile device when using iPhone or Android?


• Thoughts on Microsoft's strongest and weakest mobile services

 

 

Personal Picks

• App Picks
  
  
  
  • David - Pandora
  
  
  • Kevin - Audible Beta
  
  
  
  


• Music Picks
  
  
  
  • David - Dragonforce "Revolution Deathsquad"
  
  
  • Kevin - George Harrison "All Things Must Pass" album (make sure to listen to "My Sweet Lord"
  
  
  
  


• Podcast and/or other Picks
  
  
  
  • David - Veggie Tales Silly Songs
  
  
  • Kevin - Beyond Bourbon Street: Insiders guide to New Orleans
  
  
  
  

 

 

Twitter Tip

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