Microsoft rumoured to unveil phone-laptop hybrid at Windows 10 event

Microsoft rumoured to unveil phone-laptop hybrid at Windows 10 event
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Microsoft's much awaited Windows 10 event is just hours away. Rumours suggest Microsoft may surprise everyone with a new hardware, which is said to be a phone-laptop hybrid.

Microsoft is today hosting an event where the company is expected to detail its latest Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft's next OS is said to be very crucial as it aims to unify its operating systems for the desktop and mobile platforms. One of the interesting rumours doing the rounds is that the company planning to unveil a 'phone-laptop hybrid' at the event.

The Information reports the new hardware, though in developmental stage, will be aimed at enterprise customers. According to reports, the phone-laptop hybrid will feature a smartphone along with a slide out QWERTY keyboard.

Based on rumours, the new device seems to be very similar to the Asus Transformer Book V, which allows users to dock phone on laptop and run Android and Windows. There are also possibilities the new device may follow the design language of the Surface.

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Along with Windows 10, Microsoft is set to reveal a single app store for Windows 10, making it easier for developers to target both desktop and mobile users. According to reports, the company will also introduced a new version of Office 365.  Previous rumours have already hinted that Microsoft will be unifying the desktop and mobile OS branding.

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