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As usual, I'll be starting with the exterior of the phone; the place where initial impressions are forged and which features the components you spend the most time interacting with: the display and the bodyshell. It's worth pointing out that the Lumia 950...
I am less than impressed with the exterior design and build, although I acknowledge that in practical terms this will be quite a durable handset and is easy enough to handle and operate. The fact remains that for a premium category flagship it leaves a l...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:11
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The 950 and 950 XL were launched as the go-to devices for those who wanted workhorse phones with the software that divides phone users in equal measure- Windows 10. Because work-wise the Microsoft phones aren't the only ones which take advantage of Contin...
Good battery, Windows 10, good camera...
Cheap plastic body, Juddery and stuttery performance, penchant for freezing midtask, no fingerprint sensor...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:11
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Lisa Gade reviews Microsoft's flagship Lumia phablet, the 5.7” 950 XL. In some ways it is simply a larger, faster version of the Lumia 950 we reviewed, but there are other differences including a dual SIM design and a bigger battery. The GSM unlocked Lumi...
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We finally have the Lumia 950 XL on our testbed. We had to wait a long time for this one – it has been nearly two years since the last flagship-spec device from the Microsoft brand. Many people were hoping for a direct Lumia 1020 upgrade, which has yet to...
That time has come when I have to wrap up, and I am going to start by saying that this is a great phone. A great phone that has been let down by some mediocre software. If you are a fan of the Windows way of working then you will get on with this phone ve...
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Windows 10 Mobile (W10M) and Lumia's 950XL are Microsoft's best ever mobile operating system (OS) and smartphone. Are they good enough to take market share from Android and iOS?The short answer is in three parts:First, it will depend on your needs and usa...
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Microsoft has always tried to strike a delicate compromise with its Windows Phone handsets, balancing Android-style flexibility with iPhone-style fit and finish. Much has changed, of course, since Redmond launched Windows Phone 7 back in 2010. There are n...
Windows Hello works surprisingly well, Good quality camera, Replaceable battery, micro SD slot...
Windows Hello and Continuum both need refinement, Continuing app drought...
A good-enough phablet, but you'd need to have huge faith in Microsoft's ability to catch up with its competitors to buy this Windows 10 Mobile phone over the Android and iOS alternatives...
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When Jon Bray, our Reviews Editor, took a look at the Lumia 950, he gave it two separate verdicts: incredibly positive for Windows Phone fans, and lukewarm for those who either haven't been impressed with the OS before, or are yet to sample its charms. D...
There's plenty to like about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, and coming with an open mind and no real history with Windows Phone, I got on with the OS better than I expected. However, even if you take the somewhat controversial position that any mobile OS is...
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WINDOWS 10 MOBILE arrived four months on from the launch of Windows 10, and Microsoft has two new handsets to lead the charge. The Lumia 950 XL phablet is arguably the more suitable choice for serious business users and high-end enthusiasts, sporting more...
Brilliant display, powerful processor, good cameras, removable fast-charging battery, can act as a PC with Display Dock...
Windows Hello iris recognition doesn't always work, boring design...
It's certainly worth noting that two of the Lumia 950 XL's biggest problems - the ugly backplate and inferior OS - could be fixed before its inevitable successor is launched. More attractive rear covers are already on sale, and Microsoft has committed to...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:12
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The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is Redmond's latest supersized smartphone, and it comes packing a high-end spec capable of going toe-to-toe with the very best smartphones out there. There's more to your flagship phone than just the spec sheet though, but can t...
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We have one in the house – the infamous Lumia 950 XL from Microsoft. The kind people at Lumia Voices have decided to lend us a review kit with not just the Lumia device, but the full package.This includes a Lumia 950 XL of course, but in addition to that...
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Ask a smartphone fan what their ideal phone for 2015 might be and the answer would likely be a 2K screen, top-end processor, 3GB of RAM, removable battery and microSD slot.With the Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has taken this list and run with it, adding even m...
Strong camera, Decent screen, User friendly UI...
Average battery life, Buggy OS, Inconsistent iris scanner...
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The Lumia 950 isn't the only Windows 10 handset, though; it's accompanied by its big brother, the 5.7in Lumia 950 XL. This comes equipped with the more powerful octa-core, 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, providing another two cores to help deal wi...
It's the best Windows 10 phone around, but it's still dogged by major performance issues...
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First look at Tag's smart watchACT Companion: The Happiness Trap AppTech industry reacts to innovation statementPlease Log in to update your video settingsTechnology reporter Hannah Francis takes a look at the great and not so great features of the new Mi...
At $1129 with 32GB storage, which can be expanded with a storage card, Microsoft's flagship is more expensive than the latest Samsung phablet, the 64GB Galaxy Note 5 ($1099), and a pinch cheaper than a 16GB iPhone 6s Plus ($1299).I'm a fan of Samsung's No...
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Microsoft's re-entry into smartphone market is a serious attempt to capture the hearts and minds of consumers and corporates. It will do well in the latter but a lack of apps may affect the former.This is a quick, detailed looks article that is a precurso...
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Microsoft has launched two smartphones running Windows 10 and this is the one for those looking for a big screen phone. Here's our full and in-depth Lumia 950 XL review. See also : Best phones 2015/2016 . Windows Phone as a mobile OS has been struggling...
The Lumia 950 XL is an attractive phone for those looking for Windows productivity thanks to features like Continuum and Universal Apps. It's a good deal at the moment with the free Display Dock but he phone itself has nothing major going for it on the de...
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Nor is that reason Windows 10 – which is still buggy, bereft of significant new benefits for the user, and without the performance and coherence of Windows Phone 8.1.No, the reason you'd be drawn to the new Lumias is because they have the best camera I'...
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What is the Lumia 950 XL? Microsoft has been making big promises about Windows 10 Mobile for more than a year now. These have ranged from lofty claims about a new category of "Universal Apps", iris-scanning Windows Hello tech and, of course, Lumia range's...
Decent screen, Good camera, Cortana...
Dull design, Not enough consumer apps, Buggy...
Lumia 950 XL – Battery The Lumia 950 XL is powered by a 3,340mAh battery, which Microsoft claims will survive 9.5 hours of web browsing and 10 hours of video playback off a single charge. I found this quoted life to be a little optimistic. I generally man...
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cybershack.com.au Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:12
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Almost 18 months after the last Windows flagship smartphone hit stores and streets, Microsoft has returned with a new pair of high-end handsets boasting genuinely innovative ideas. In some ways, the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are the most interesting smar...
Great camera, Continuum is promising, Windows Hello is a neat idea...
Windows Mobile 10 is a little buggy, Design doesn't feel premium, App gap still a big issue...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:12
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Windows 10 Mobile has arrived four months on from the launch of Windows 10, and Microsoft has two new handsets to lead the charge. The Lumia 950 XL phablet is arguably the more suitable choice for serious business users and high-end enthusiasts, sporting...
Brilliant display, powerful processor, good cameras, removable fast-charging battery, can act as a PC with Display Dock...
Windows 10 Mobile OS needs further development, Windows Hello iris recogntion doesn't always work, boring design...
There's plenty of good hardware in the Lumia 950 XL, but uninspiring looks and a relative lack of apps mean that it's not the advert for Windows 10 Mobile that Microsoft wants it to be...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:12
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Going hands-on with Microsoft's two new premium smartphones, the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, all but confirms that the company has pretty much given up on the consumer market and is instead positioning the devices squarely towards the enterprise.Given Microsoft...
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mobilephones.com Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:12
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The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL looks absolutely stunning with an all-glass front and elegant white or black back that is accentuated by a distinctive camera module.The front face is dominated by the large 5.7” Quad HD display, which boasts a resolution of 144...
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Being laser focused on productivity, Microsoft is perhaps in a better position than any of its rivals in the phone space when it comes the dreaded word: phablets. The $649 (about £422, AU$893) Lumia 950 XL has been touted as the ultimate phone for getting...
Gorgeous 5.7, inch display, Clever liquid cooling tech, Lots of storage, Decent camera...
Thick, plastic shell, Limited availability to start...
Microsoft just wrote the book on how to make a big Windows phone from this point onward with an iOS- and Android phone-rivaling phablet...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-10-26 05:06:12
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Being laser focused on productivity, Microsoft is perhaps in a better position than any of its rivals in the phone space when it comes the dreaded word: phablets. The $649 (about £422, AU$893) Lumia 950 XL has been touted as the ultimate phone for getting...
Gorgeous 5.7inch display, Clever liquid cooling tech, Lots of storage, Decent camera...
Thick, plastic shell, Limited availability to start...
Microsoft just wrote the book on how to make a big Windows phone from this point onward with an iOS- and Android phone-rivaling phablet...
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There hasn't been a flagship Windows Mobile device in the Philippines since the Lumia 930 way back in 2014. Back then, Lumia was still under Nokia, and the phone ran on Windows Phone 8. Flash forward nearly two years and today we have the Microsoft Lumia...
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL has got a stunning 5.7-inch Quad HD display coupled with a solid build and construction.With Windows 10 mobile running the show, this device becomes a 2-in-1 device through the feature built-in to the OS called Windows Continuum.Als...
Great build and very impressive specs coupled with the latest OS from Microsoft plus the integration of Continuum makes the Lumia 950 XL a promising device.But as of this posting, that promise is still half-baked. Even if Continuum gets an upgrade, you ca...
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When Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 mobile, it promised further blurring of the lines between phone and desktop, namely, that continuum would be coming to all Windows phones. The idea is that you can take your phone when you're out and about, and when you...
The best Lumia yet, but still not good enoughValue: 6/10Features: 6/10Performance: 7/10Design: 7/10Usability: 7/10...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-27 00:59:33
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I was never a Lumia fan, even back when it belonged to Nokia, but the Lumia 950 XL does enough to bring about a change of heart. Pair it up with Continuum, and you've got yourself the perfect office companion - provided you are content with Windows phones...
Amazing Camera, Great Display, Battery Life...
Windows OS still lacks many apps, Heats up with Continuum or while charging, Starting up can be quite slow...
The Microsoft Lumia 950XL is a great phone, but it will appeal to those who love their Windows phones only. With many popular apps still in beta stage for years now, Microsoft could really give larger smartphone companies a run for their money if they can...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-27 00:59:33
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I daresay Microsoft's design language with their smartphones is right up there with Apple in terms of sleekness and consistency. However, as opposed to the colorful and quirky back plates of its Nokia predecessors, the 950 XL is limited to two color optio...
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Windows Phone has never had a proper champion. Not one that was on par with the big boys at Android. Much like Apple, it always banked on its “OS optimisations” to keep things running smooth despite the less than stellar specifications. This time, though...
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Another year, another shot at making Windows a name in the mobile industry, and Microsoft's ideals have taken the form of the Lumia 950 XL. This year, however, the company is using a different approach. With the latest hardware on-board, will the software...
Amazing display, Loud quality speakers, Crisp microphones, Impressive camera for images & video, Longlasting battery life, Windows Hello works intuitively, Display Dock is great for heavy Multimedia and Office Mobile users, (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoog...
Uninspiring Lumia Design, Microsoft Store is still lacking, Windows 10 Mobile & the Display Dock needs some work...
In a nutshell, the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is at its core, impressive hardware packaged with limiting software. I controversially think that this would be a lot better if it ran iOS or Android, because the main problem is that you still can't really do mu...
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Microsoft has a big task in front of them: convince the world that there's still room for Windows 10-powered flagship phones. They're trying to achieve that Herculean task with their two newest flagship devices, the Lumia 950 and 950XL. These two phones a...
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We, especially ardent Windows Phone/Lumia fans, all know how it went. In the past year, our hopes for a real flagship Windows Phone device were repeatedly dashed whenever a new Lumia was announced. Lumia 535, 435, 532, 640/640 XL, 430, 540 - now these are...
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We, especially ardent Windows Phone/Lumia fans, all know how it went. In the past year, our hopes for a real flagship Windows Phone device were repeatedly dashed whenever a new Lumia was announced. The Lumia 535 , 435, 532 , 640/640 XL , 430, and 540 are...
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alphr.com Updated:
2017-02-27 03:03:18
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Its been over a year since I reviewed the Microsoft Lumia 950XL, and there's a pretty good chance that on top of it being my first Windows Phone review, it could also be my last. Things have been pretty quiet on the Windows Phone front, and in the last qu...
There's plenty to like about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, and coming with an open mind and no real history with Windows Phone, I got on with the OS better than I expected. However, even if you take the somewhat controversial position that any mobile OS is...
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Microsoft announced three new Windows 10 smartphones earlier this week, two of which are the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. We look at the differences between the two new Windows phone flagships to see which is best for you. It's Lumia 950 vs Lumia 950 XL. A...
Which phone is best for you will depend partly on your budget (there is £100 separating these two Lumias) and partly on your desired screen size. The phablet-class 5.7in panel on the Lumia 950 XL will be too large for some users, yet welcome if you do int...
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Microsoft officially launched their newest flagships, the Lumia 950 and 950XL, yesterday. Today, join us in our video hands-on where we take a look at their design, features and take you through just how their stand-out feature, Continuum, works. Just in...
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There's a massive amount of interest in the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. These Windows 10 Mobile smartphones are just starting to release across different regions worldwide, and one of the highlights is Microsoft Continuum support. Some readers m...
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Forget almost everything you've read about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL up to this point. We know that's a bold statement, but bear with us here. Save for the phone's specifications, if there's one thing we've learned evaluating the 950 XL over the last few...
Fast and Fluid, Great Screen, Excellent Camera, Good Battery Life...
Lacks A Premium Feel, App Gap Still Exists On The Platform...
Our time with the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL has been interesting to say the least. The initial out of box experience wasn't great. When we switched over to the 950 XL from the Lumia 1520, the sheer number of updates and data that needed to be installed or do...
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Microsoft continued Nokia's legacy in making new Lumia smartphones and while they are generally excellent devices, it's still the operating system that seems to be lacking. Despite that, the 950 XL still manages to wow us in various aspects – let's have a...
Excellent display, Great camera...
Limited app selection, Buggy OS...
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL gets high points for its design and camera, but limitations on Windows 10 apps make it a difficult smartphone to recommend...
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The Lumia 950 XL, with its 5.7” display, has been described as a “phablet” but really it's the size a phone should be, in my opinion. I've always thought of the earlier iPhones as laughably small, and the Lumia 635 I used as a stopgap after my 1020 died...
The Lumia 950 XL is my best Windows phone yet. I love the form factor and continue to be impressed by the camera and the operation of the OS. It's thin and light and feels “just right” in my hand or in my pocket. The Windows design language, with Live Til...
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Microsoft is betting on Continuum; the ability to connect wired or wireless displays, keyboards and mice to Windows 10 phones as the special sauce that will sell you. For business users this is a potentially captivating feature--connect these peripherals...
Finally, a new flagship Windows phone! Windows Hello iris recognition, big high res AMOLED display, fast CPU. Great camera...
Looks don't match the price tag. Bugs and quirks hold this powerful phone back right now...
There's a lot to like about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. After all, it's the first flagship Windows phone with a big display and top of the line CPU in some time. The display is colorful and reasonably bright and the phone has one of the best rear cameras...
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The 950 brothers have been routinely criticized for looking “cheap” and “plasticky.” I can certainly see why people might feel that way. Alas, I disagree. Maybe it's because I tend to value function over form, but I think the Lumia 950 XL looks gorgeous...
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Hello, Lumia! The new Windows flagship is finally here. Besides powerful components, you also get great features like Windows Hello and Continuum. The biggest drawback of the device is the software, because Windows 10 Mobile does not seem to be quite read...
fast SoC, expandable storage, USB 3.1, high Wi-Fi range, Continuum, Windows Hello, good GPS performance, great cameras, good connectivity, great display with accurate colors and fast response times...
and PWM, small outliers in terms of voice quality, appears a bit too simple, runtimes could be better, missing apps in the store, small issues with Windows 10 Mobile...
The long wait for a new flagship smartphone from Microsoft was worth it. The Lumia 950 XL is a great high-end product, which does not make any mistakes in respect of the technology. Besides a fast SoC, you get sufficient storage, which can also be expande...
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To mark the arrival of Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft has two new premium devices: the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL. While the name suggests that only size separates the two, the XL has a more powerful chipset, cooling system, and a slightly larger batter...
Performs well, One of the best rearfacing cameras on the market, Windows 10 Mobile has some interesting innovations, like the Windows Continuum and Windows Hello, Features USB TypeC...
Exceptionally poor finish and outdated design, Expensive starting price, Average battery life, Windows Continuum leaves room for improvement...
Microsoft's Lumia 950 XL is the best Windows 10 Mobile available when it comes to specs, software display quality, and the camera. On the other hand, past Lumias had a better finish, design and price-to-performance ratio, especially when Nokia was making...
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After Windows Phone 8.1's release in April last year, the Lumia brand went undercover, as Microsoft released very few handsets and pondered what comes next for the operating system and its smartphone business. Fast forward to September 2015, though, and...
Big display with reasonably accurate colors, Elaborate camera that handles most scenarios reliably, Features like iris scanner security and Continuum are quite advanced, although very niche at the moment...
Mediocre design and build quality, Very low maximum brightness for the display, Frustrating user experience that's riddled with bottlenecks...
Unfortunately, the Lumia 950 XL fails to champion Windows 10 before the better, faster, stronger competition of Android and iOS phablets. The operating system is still in need of improvement and doesn't make for the kind of polished user experience that w...
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Can Microsoft win me back?A year ago, I gave up on Windows Phone. Frustrated by a lack of quality apps, poor hardware offerings, and a feeling of missing out, I bought an iPhone like millions of others. I haven't regretted switching away from Windows Phon...
Fast performance, Camera takes great photos, Lighter than previous Lumias...
Boring design, Not enough apps, Windows 10 Mobile feels like a weird mix...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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I said in part 1 of this review that it's now perfectly practical to leave Rich Capture in the 'automatic'/on mode, and this is how my Lumia 950 and 950 XL are configured.There are only two downsides to doing this, and I must emphasise that they're only d...
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Back in July, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote an email to employees stating that there would be three phone customer strategy: enterprise customers, value phone customers, and fans. After spending a couple of weeks with both the AT&T Lumia 950 and dual-...
Excellent camera, Removable battery, microSD expansion card slot, Live tile interface is useful and refreshing...
OS is currently buggy, Core apps are missing features found on competing platforms, Application quality is lacking, No fingerprint scanner, iris scanning is slow...
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: We test the new super-sized Lumia 950 XL's Quad HD screen, battery life, performance, 20-megapixel camera and more, to see how this Windows 10 phone stands up to iOS and Android rivals.Microsoft has finally launched Windows...
Windows 10 has potential, Continuum, Sharp, colourful screen, Decent camera...
Windows 10 also has bugs, Plastic design, Windows Hello inferior to fingerprint sensors...
Windows 10 is bursting with potential, despite its familiar appearance. Give it time and Microsoft's OS will hopefully be an easy equal to Android, offering a simple and attractive interface for smartphone noobs as well as plenty of functionality for ever...
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Plus ‘Continuum' of course, covered much on these pages, plugging in a large-screened monitor as a secondary display via the optional Microsoft Display Dock, and hooking up a mouse and keyboard (also wired directly or via Bluetooth). Any universal applic...
Calling the Lumia 950 XL 'uninspired' is accurate, though gives a somewhat misleading impression. It's certainly true that the physical aspects - the plastics, the creaks, the totally flat glass, the choice of only black or white - feel immediately less p...
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The hotly anticipated Lumia 950 XL is the latest phablet-sized flagship out of Microsoft, and the first of its kind to come out of Redmond since the Nokia acquisition in 2014. It's also the spiritual successor to the long-lived and well-received Lumia 15...
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The Phone That Works Like Your PC. That is the tagline Microsoft is using to promote the new Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones. They are not only the first smartphones to run on Windows 10 with access to Windows universal apps, they also support Continuum...
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topnewreview.com Updated:
2018-04-22 10:01:00
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The Lumia 950 and 950XL are Microsoft's hottest new flagship handsets but will they be enough to tempt customers away from Android and iOS?Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile operating system is finally finished after a long preview period, with the complet...
A couple of good devices from Microsoft that are harbored by some performance woes and dodgy battery life that veers on inconsistent. If you're a Windows fanboy waiting for a flagship, there's a lot to like in these devices. A great camera, Windows Hello...
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A few weeks ago, we mentioned that you could buy third-party knock off replacement covers for the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL that came in matte orange, blue, black or white. Obviously, it was the first two colors that sparked interest for readers, and I p...
I plan on rocking these on our Lumias going forward until something better comes along. In any case, you should order up a few just in case.Order Lumia 950 Blue or Orange Battery covers Order Lumia 950 XL Blue or Orange Battery covers...
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