Microsoft Mechanics dives deep into Surface Duo (video)
Microsoft Mechanics explains how the company overcame challenges to create the Surface Duo.
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What you need to know
Microsoft shares a deeper look into itsSurface Duoin a recent video by Microsoft Mechanics. Vineet Thuvara, Senior Director of Program Management for the Surface team, runs through the Surface Duo’s hardware and software alongside host Jeremy Chapman.
Thuvara explains how people from around the world worked together to deliver the device’s software and hardware. The dual-screen form factor is quite unique, and Thuvara explains how Microsoft utilized that form factor with the Android operating system.
The video has timestamps from Microsoft, so you can easily jump to a specific segment:
Making the Surface Duo required Microsoft to re-engineer its manufacturing process, optimize its apps, and design an experience that would work across the device’s form factor. Around the 5 minute mark, the video goes through some of the engineering challenges required to make the Surface Duo, including making its asymmetric batteries work together.
The unique form factor also challenges case makers; even thebest Surface Duo casesrequire more engineering than standard device cases. Several of them have to flip, fold, and rotate to match the unique form factor of the Surface Duo.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
