When launching the Galaxy S8 and S8+, Samsung touted the phone's capability to utilize its DeX Station accessory. As it turns out, Microsoft's Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 950 can also utilize it too.
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You can now pre-order Samsung's DeX Station, designed for the PC-like desktop experience on its new Galaxy S8 and S8+. It includes a cooling fan, USB-A and Ethernet ports, and a USB-C charging port.
Rumors were rife of a Continuum-like feature for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The South Korean company has now made it official. Named DeX, it allows users to scale Android apps to a larger display.
It's not at all clear what HP's pricing strategy for the Elite x3 is in the UK, as the company continues to raise and reduce its cost every few weeks. Yet again, it's increased to £757.20.
HP appears to be working on a new version of the Lap Dock accessory for its Windows 10 Mobile flagship, with a larger display, revised hinge design, full-size USB Type-A ports, and new trackpad.
Carphone Warehouse is now offering HP's pricey Elite x3 handset on contract. For £37.50 a month you can be the proud owner of the Continuum supported device. But there's an upfront cost too.
The acclaimed VR-capable device from Alcatel can now be bought for almost $150 less than its original price. However, the deal will get you the SIM-locked version of the device from T-Mobile.
Some have suggested that new features like Night Light and Continuum improvements may have been dropped from the Windows 10 Mobile roadmap - but Dona Sarkar told Neowin that they're still on the way.
An image of Samsung's new Galaxy S8 has emerged, along with extensive details of the new devices, including 5.8- and 6.2-inch pressure-sensitive displays, DeX desktop mode, iris scanner, and more.
The new Galaxy S8 is said to have an exceptionally large display area, 64GB storage, Dual Pixel rear camera with object recognition, and 'DeX', a desktop mode similar to that of Windows 10 Mobile.
Miraxess, a French startup, has shown off its Mirabook laptop dock, sporting a 13.3-inch Full HD display and promising 24-hour battery life. It is anticipated to launch on Indiegogo later this year.
Last week, Microsoft launched the Elite x3 Holiday Bundle for $1,149, including the phone, Desk Dock, notebook-style Lap Dock, and more. It's since dropped to $999 - but you'll have to be quick.
Microsoft's Satya Nadella says the company "will continue to be in the phone market", although it won't define its efforts by what its rivals offer, but by what it can uniquely offer to its customers.
Continuum lets owners use a mouse and keyboard with their handset when it's connected to a larger display. But does it work best in theory, or is it a genuinely useful and indispensable feature?
Known as Dell Stack, the device was conceived with 'laptop-class' Intel m-series processors, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, and was intended to replace desktops, notebooks and tablets through Continuum.
Pre-orders for the Lap Dock companion for the HP Elite x3 opened today. For $599 you'll get a complete laptop experience through Continuum on your phone. It ships on November 14.
At day two of Microsoft's Ignite 2016 conference, the company announced a number of new features that are coming to Windows 10 Mobile in the next feature update, codenamed Redstone 2.
Going head-to-head with HP Workspace, VMware's Horizon Client will allow users to access virtual desktop infrastructure and hosted apps from Windows 10 PCs, tablets and smartphones.
HP Elite x3 users in the UK have reported that their handset was updated this weekend with new firmware, possibly getting it ready for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update in a couple weeks time.
Consumers can get the $99 Display Dock for free with the purchase of either Windows 10 Mobile phone. The starting price of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL remains at $399 and $499 respectively.
The Liquid Jade Primo went on sale on the US Microsoft Store in July as part of a bundle that includes a desktop dock, mouse and keyboard. Microsoft is currently offering the bundle with 15% off.
HP's impressive Elite x3 phone, with Windows 10 Mobile will be getting the Anniversary Update in about two weeks' time. The update will bring quite a few bug fixes and improvements.
Although the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update is now out for everyone, VAIO users will have to wait a bit longer to get it due to a Continuum related bug, but they're working on a fix.
The launch of HP's entry into the Windows 10 Mobile market is around the corner. Today, the company showed off the Continuum feature on the Elite x3 in new videos, along with its accessories.
Recent documentation from a Windows software engineer at Microsoft reveals insight into the journey to "One Windows" by focusing on core platform details and a brief history of the Continuum feature.
Ten and a half months after it was first announced, Acer's Liquid Jade Primo has finally gone on sale in the US, priced at $649, which includes a desktop dock for Continuum, plus a mouse and keyboard.
The rumoured Funker W6.0 Pro 2 smartphone with Windows 10 Mobile and Continuum support is now available for pre-order on the Spanish manufacturer's website with expected delivery in August.
Spanish smartphone maker, Funker, is set to launch another Windows 10 Mobile device. Following on from its W5.5 Pro, the W6.0 Pro brings upgraded specs and Continuum support, in a mid-range device.
A full version of Microsoft's Remote Desktop Universal app has been developed, and it is expected to roll out to users of the Windows 8.1 or Preview versions in Windows 10 during the following weeks.
Those who purchase the Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL from Microsoft or another authorized retailer in the UK can now get a free Display Dock, worth £79.99, enabling the PC-like Continuum experience.
Last month, Coship unveiled its new high-end Windows 10 Mobile handset, the Moly PcPhone W6. The device will launch in July, and the company wants to know how much you'd be willing to pay for it.
VAIO unveiled the Phone Biz back in February, and now the high-end Windows 10 Mobile handset is available to buy - although it's priced 18% higher than the company originally announced.
Acer's new Liquid Extend offers a portable Continuum experience for its Windows 10 Mobile flagship phone, the Jade Primo, which the company says allows users to 'convert the handset into a laptop'.
Joining two other handsets in its Windows 10 Mobile range, Coship's new Moly PcPhone W6 is a premium 6-inch device with 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 617 processor and support for the PC-like Continuum feature.
NexDock has met the $300,000 goal that it set for itself on Indiegogo. The product is a 14.1" dummy laptop that can be used for Continuum or any other feature that requires a monitor or keyboard.
Alcatel's Windows 10 Mobile "superphone", the Idol Pro 4, has been rumored for quite a while now and today we get our first look at the upcoming device thanks to a leaked render.
The wait for Windows 10 Mobile on Windows Phone 8.1 devices has dragged on a bit in recent months. Are you still looking forward to the upgrade, and if so, which features are you most excited about?
A new Indigogo campaign promises to provide a $119 laptop dock for devices running Windows 10 Mobile, Android and iOS. The device can also serve as a secondary display for a PC or Raspberry Pi.
VAIO's new Windows 10 Mobile device is aimed directly at business buyers, and features a 5.5in Full HD display, Snapdragon 617 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, and wireless-only Continuum support.
VAIO, the independent company established from the sale of Sony's PC business in 2014, said last year that it was working on a Windows 10 Mobile handset, which is now set to be unveiled on February 4.
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