Microsoft is focused on making a good Surface, not a good phone.
Microsoft`s new Surface Duo smartphone is available now for preorder, and begins shipping to customers in the U.S. starting September 10. It`s a new form factor for Microsoft, bringing together the best of Surface with a new, dual-screen form factor powered by Android. Microsoft calls it a Surface, but it`s also very much a phone.
But don`t expect all the usual phone features on Surface Duo, because they`re not there. Features such as 5G capabilities, wireless charging, and NFC support are all missing from Surface Duo. These are features that most people paying $1,400 for a phone would expect, but you won`t find them on Surface Duo.
NFC is a big deal for people in areas where things like tap and pay are frequently used, so to not have NFC inside the Surface Duo is a big omission especially to those who almost exclusively use their phone for payments. But it`s not just about payments, NFC is sometimes also used for ex...
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