With continuum users are able to turn the lumia 950 xl. Although the current state of continuum is far from perfect, the feature works pretty well on my lumia 950 with a wired microsoft display dock. The future of the entire lumia series and windows 10 mobile hangs in the balance and it depends on the success of the new lumia trio lumia 950 and 950 xl, plus the budget lumia 550. Microsofts flagship lumia 950 and 950xl will lead windows 10 mobile with premium specs the first windows 10 flagship phones have highquality cameras, liquidcooled processors, and continuum support. Have you ever seen the continuum features in any android devicehave you seen android os in pc successfully runhave you ever seen cinemagraph features in. This is the first time microsoft has enabled this ability natively and itll be working on all windows 10 devices soon, thanks to an app by the name. Microsoft lumia 950 hidden features, tips and tricks. Microsoft is embracing android as the mobile version of windows. The lumia 950 smartphone shows how microsoft can integrate the mobile and desktop experience, but it also shows how the company is way behind ios and android in thirdparty support. Launching the continuum experience on a monitor currently connected to a pceither above or below the lock screen. And even before we get started exploring the lumia 950 and all of its new features, microsoft seems to.
Is it a dead phone with an os condemned by microsoft. I am pulling my hair trying to get continuum to work. Lumia 950 and continuum, can i use the wireless display. Android is now the obvious choice for windows 10 users. Mar 17, 2016 continuum only works with universal apps at this time, so not all apps available to the lumia 950 xl can be used on the big screen. On phones, however, it will require new hardware, so existing phones wont support it. Microsoft lumia 950 phone sony android tv trying to connect via wifi direct. The microsoft display dock is a critical part of the continuum experience on windows 10, connecting phones to wired peripherals for a truly desktoplike experience. I open the continuum an try and connect to the tv wirelessly. List of continuum apps specifically for entertainment self. Nov 21, 2015 how productive can you be with microsofts continuum and the lumia 950. Well lumia 950 was just an entry phone with continuum in my view a demo phone with continuum but hp done a lot of work in bringing the most. So whats it like docking the lumia 950 into a display and using apps via continuum for a. Microsoft lumia 950 hidden features, tips and tricks youtube.
Microsoft is bringing android closer to windows 10 with its latest your phone app. If youre running multiple apps, click the icon in the taskbar to jump to a particular app. This isnt a glittering showcase of the future of microsoft mobile devices, its a poor cousin to the surface. Luckily, my android tablet was able to connect with the configurator software and i updated the firmware.
A complete set of hidden features, tips and tricks for microsoft lumia 950 smartphone for improved productivity. So whats it like docking the lumia 950 into a display and using apps via continuum for a day of work. The 950s standout continuum feature is buggy and cumbersome, and requires separate hardware to. Make the most of its huge battery life and perform with your smartphone all day long while charging it up to 24 hours. How to enable continuum support on any lumia step by step. I am very interested in purchasing this phone, but being able to run android apps all apps will be a necessity for work as well as personal use. My battery have issue and due to which my phone auto off anytime on using. Microsoft is sending out an email regarding continuum apps to participants of the windows insider program that received the windows 10 mobile hardware kit. How to enable continuum support on any lumia step by step video. Weve looked at windows continuum running on the lumia 950 with apples usbc output adapter as we didnt have microsofts official display dock to hand. A usb typec port is a modern touch in an otherwise oldschool plastic design. Nov 20, 2015 a usb typec port is a modern touch in an otherwise oldschool plastic design.
Continuum and windows hello are two of the new oss most notable features. You will get continuum on any lumia without display dock. Windows 10 adopts android continuum sort of slashgear. How to enable continuum support for any lumia phone. Aug 07, 2016 a complete set of hidden features, tips and tricks for microsoft lumia 950 smartphone for improved productivity. Lumia phones with w10 20h1 update might support cellular again. First introduced by microsoft in 2015, windows continuum is an app that lets you use your smartphone like a pc. Not just addingremoving saturation manually but can also identifying different colours in the photo. Microsoft lumia 950 transforms into a pc, but should you care. Lumia 950 is the longawaited microsoft lumia flagship. Dock your windows lumia 950950 xl to the mirabook extension and get more ergonomic in your work.
Unfortunately, this had no change on my experience with connecting my phone to the adapter. You should really check it out, its a great idea and what other operating systems will eventually implement. Be free and mobile with a premium notebook experience. Lumia 950 xl and android apps does anyone know for certain whether the lumia 950 xl will be capable for running android apps. Most of the default apps are continuumenabled, but most of the store app arent. Yup, the battery didnt last 4 hrs and for a working phone its was the worst. Open an app in continuum, such as outlook mail or the edge browser, and it will. Does anyone know for certain whether the lumia 950 xl will be capable for running android apps. Continuum, the feature baked into windows 10 mobile, allows you to run uwp apps on a big screenmonitor and use keyboard and mouse, simulating a desktoplike os environment powered by your phone.
List of continuum apps specifically for entertainment. How continuum for windows 10 mobile works on lumia 950. If so, will there be any strictures or limitations i should be aware of. Actiontec screen beam mini 2 continuum will not connect to lumia 950 xl. James martin cnet usb typec is still a very new connector port for phones, which makes the lumia 950 cuttingedge in. Microsoft seeks insider feedback over continuum apps. When microsoft continuum is mostly used with a fixed dock station at the office, the mirabook will launch the pc mode everywhere to be productive onthego. James martin cnet usb typec is still a very new connector port for. Nov 20, 2015 the bad windows phones still have a huge app deficit compared to iphone and android.
The first laptop allowing you to use windows continuum interface without docking it. Most of the default apps are continuum enabled, but most of the store app arent. The single biggest new feature in windows 10, and one that only works on certain phones including the lumia 950, is continuum. A new hack will enable continuum support for any lumia. If you wish to have a pc mode for android, only three smartphone have a. With around 1 000 000 apps and every microsoft, oracle and adobe suites. As i bought lumia 950xl and still in warranty but battery is out of warranty. Using the lumia 950 to power fullsize apps on external displays is most interesting part of windows 10 for mobile, though even microsofts brass admits some people will never, ever use it. The lumia 950 s continuum mode is what weve been hoping for from windows phone for five years, and it could be a new beginning for microsoft on mobile devices.
Jide, the maker of a windowslike version of android for pcs called remix os, is launching a new app that turns your android phone into a pc. Continuum for windows 10 is available to use now and will come to market with windows 10 mobile later in 2015. Microsoft lumia 950950 xl android forum for mobile. With continuum for phones, you can turn any screendisplay which is connected to a display dock, into a fullblown pc. Nov 09, 2016 continuum, the feature baked into windows 10 mobile, allows you to run uwp apps on a big screenmonitor and use keyboard and mouse, simulating a desktoplike os environment powered by your phone. Apps that wont work in continuum are greyed out in the start. Like the desktop version of windows 10, you can log into the 950 xl with just your face. How productive can you be with microsofts continuum and the. No, its a lumia 950 xl, kicking asses and booting to a full windows 10. Continuum only works with universal apps at this time, so not all apps available to the lumia 950 xl can be used on the big screen. Actiontec screen beam mini 2 continuum will not connect to.
The lumia 950s continuum mode is what weve been hoping for from windows phone for five years, and it could be a new beginning for microsoft. How productive can you be with microsofts continuum and the lumia 950. Unfortunately for windows the apple and android era came very aggressive. Oct 06, 2015 in many ways, the new lumia 950 and 950 xl look a lot like typical android devices when it comes to the spec sheet. Check the box if you do not wish to receive promotional offers via email from time. Windows 10 phone meets pc the lumia 950 is a versatile windows 10 phone that can transform into a mini pc and that offers. No, its a lumia 950 xl, kicking asses and booting to a full windows 10 arm64. The big difference, of course, is on the software side.
Heres where the lumia 950 is nothing like android or ios. Windows 10 phone meets pc the lumia 950 is a versatile windows 10 phone that can transform into a mini pc and that offers an excellent camera, but theres still an app gap. Thats why the first batch of windows phones using windows 10 continuum like the lumia 950. It runs windows 10 mobile with a slick live tiles home screen.
Nov 20, 2015 microsoft lumia 950 transforms into a pc, but should you care. The microsoft lumia 950 offers great buildquality and clean simplistic design, but it isnt flagship or premium, as the phones price tag. Microsoft is planning to end support for windows 10 mobile in december and the majority of apps will stop working in 2020. How productive can you be with microsofts continuum and.
This uwp app allows you to remotely connect to a windows pc and run win32 apps in continuum mode. In many ways, the new lumia 950 and 950 xl look a lot like typical android devices when it comes to the spec sheet. Dec 18, 2015 windows 10 mobile also offers two new tricks for the lumia 950 xl. Windows 10 mobile also offers two new tricks for the lumia 950 xl. We say longawaited because after microsoft had acquired nokias phone business, they proceeded to release several lowend and midrange devices aimed at developing markets, delaying the release of the highend lumias. Its also important to note that apps on the bigger screen. Using the lumia 950 to power fullsize apps on external displays is most interesting part of windows 10 for mobile, though even microsofts brass. Even though my last windows phone was the lumia 950. I searched in here and elsewhere on the internet but didnt find any recent updated list of continuum supported apps. Alternatively, continuum on windows 10 mobile also supports the keyboard.
Im particularly interested in entertainment apps, but will list all apps that come up. Any android app which has lumia studios color pop feature. Microsofts flagship lumia 950 and 950xl will lead windows. Only windows lets you use your phone to run office apps on a bigger second.
The mirabook lapdock station extends your lumia 950 continuum productivity and mobility. The focus microsoft had with the lumia 950 has been in developed markets, which i think is wrong. It enables you to use your apps on a larger screen using a keyboard and a mouse. Unable to get continuum to work lumia 950sony android tv. The bad windows phones still have a huge app deficit compared to iphone and android.