Normally when you’re using an app in landscape on an Android phone, the gesture still comes up from the bottom. Also, be aware that Microsoft has changed some of the gestures to make them fit what it wants to do. What’s important to remember when using this phone is to be as deliberate as possible when using gestures.
It has had an additional year to sort out bugs and peccadillos, and it’s safe to say that it shows, but there is still some work to do here.
Microsoft surface duo 2 skin software#
Last year, Microsoft really dropped the ball in the software department. When you’re using this phone, people will notice it and ask you about it. This is a beautiful phone and Microsoft knows it. The Microsoft Duo 2 shares those same flaws, but if they’re forgivable on one, I have to think they’re forgivable on the other.Overall, though, I’m happier with the design than I expected. All of those are valid criticisms except I just described the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Some will criticize the hardware flaws like the fact that it’s awkward to use with one hand, it doesn’t fold flat, and it’s too expensive. It’s not terribly convenient, but honestly, when you have a phone like this, compromises have to be made. I found the most comfortable way to take photos is to open the screen to 90 degrees and rest the bottom half on my palm while I aimed the camera. Remember, in order to take a photo, you need to have the phone open, but not so open that the second screen blocks the camera module. But the size of the screens serves as a disadvantage when you want to do something one-handed or take a photo. It’s rather refreshing when you’re reading in bed or doomscrolling the latest Twitter meltdown. The 4:3 aspect ratio gives you a lot of screen real estate when reading or scrolling. The large screen is both a blessing and a curse. Personally, I’d much rather set the phone open on the table so I can see everything. I found this to be of limited use in my short time with the device. The two curves form a notification window that can show you what notifications you have waiting, your battery level, and the time. The two screens are curved on the hinge side, which gives you what Microsoft calls the glance bar. On the back, three camera sensors reside in a camera bump so large it could show up on some topographical maps. The hinge itself is a 360-degree hinge that allows you to put the phone into many different positions such as Tent mode, Tablet mode, Laptop mode, and more. On the bottom, there’s a single USB-C port. On the non-hinge side, you get a power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor and volume rocker. The occasional hair can get caught in the seam between the glass and the plastic, which is not a good look. It looks nice, but feels decidedly cheap. The polycarbonate ring running around the outside of the screens and the camera bump is the only knock we have on the design. (we’ll talk about the significance of that in a bit). They’re connected by a thin hinge, and on the hinge side, there’s a bit of curved glass. You have two 1892 x 1344, 90Hz screens with up to 800 nits of brightness. Adam Doud/Digital Trends Design and displayĪs with the first generation of the Microsoft Duo, this phone’s build is exquisite. I have been using the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 for approximately four weeks on AT&T’s 5G network. The score has not changed, but I have added additional context to some sections after further testing.
But that doesn’t make it any less fun to use. I am not the target audience for this phone. It’s a flagship for those people with a hell of a lot of disposable income at their beck and call. The Microsoft Duo 2 is still a device for power users and multitaskers looking to get things done. This year, Microsoft released the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, which represents a pretty big course correction, while still trying to fill the same niche. I am going to redo mine and video the tape part. You must use Double-Sided tape to put the frame on if you do this. I took the original one with the damaged screen protector and removed it. This again is for PROTECTION for a drop to a flat surface.Ĭoncerning the plastic screen protectors… I hate them.
This is expected as the Riveter frame is wider than the width of a screen. There will, without question be gap between the screens. There being a slight gap when you close it? The frames close completely on mine. The energy will go back up into the hinge and then into the frame of the Riveter. That is to PROTECT the edge from a drop to a flat surface. When you close the device, note how the hinge angles slightly. It must be loose because of the design for protection. I see no issue with the hinge itself, with either size or function. I've had a Riveter since the day it was released. Perhaps you can make a short video to show what your concern is.
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