Windows Continuum for Phones

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I have been out of the loop for sometime due to my recent overall satisfaction with my Windows devices, namely my Lumia 925 and Asus Transformer T100.

So, the 7, 8, 9 Windows 10 advert really caught me by surprise. I think its an Incredible Connection advert.

However, on further investigation on what the craze is about about Windows 10, I came across perhaps one of the least spoken about features (at least in the media), which is Windows Continuum. When I discovered what it actually is, I was (and still am) amazed.

But, a few practical questions still remain unanswered for me.

Here they are:
1. How do I connect my Lumia (or any other Windows Phone) to a bigger screen. I can understand that I can connect the phone to an Android Tablet to make it a Windows Tablet via bluetooth. But, how do I connect it to the TV, LED or plasma screen or CRT. Perhaps LCD and LED or even Plasma would have Bluetooth or Wifi to connect via, but how do I connect it to a CRT TV screen?

2. Would I be able to use a PS3 or 4 to connect my phone to PC?

3. Can I play games on my phone on the TV or other bigger screen therefore?

4. Can I download games on my PC and play them on my phone (on the phone) or from PC onto phone onto a larger screen e.g. TV or Android or iOS tablet?

5. Does this mean that Android tablets basically will become larger screens for Windows 10 phones?

6. Does this mean that there will now be more apps for Windows phones since Win10 runs across all devices?

7. Do you feel this is a real game changer for Microsoft?

I think this is a real game changer.

Lets hear what you think.
 
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On a (Lumia 1520) phone now, so brief.

Continuum requires new hardware and won't work with your current phone.

Most cognoscenti expect Continuum phones in Q4, around Nov/Dec.

Win10 mobile supports Universal apps, as do all the various Win10 versions, from desktop to Raspberry Pi.

Also, though the upcoming Lumias are ARM-based, there are credible reports of several Intel x86 phones in development, due out 1H2016. With Continuum, that can be a game-changer for high-end users. Can't wait.
 
Yes, I had left out the question on whether or not current phones can run Windows Continuum.

I got a renewed excitement about Windows Phones when I discovered what Windows Continuum is. In my opinion it is the one outstanding aspect about Windows 10 that is really worth any mention. Otherwise, everything else is just incremental and a catch up to iOS and Android.

I'm due for an upgrade towards the end of the year so I'm glad I decided not to go for a Lumia 930. Lumia 950 sounds like a plan and I'd think you'd be interested in a 950XL (Cityman) @Arthur.
 
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Whipme said:
It will work over Miracast or with a hardware device, like a dock.
The reason you need new hardware is because the phone chipset needs to support multi screen display.

http://www.windowscentral.com/continuum-phones-works-over-miracast
Click to expand...

But then this video shows that WP8.1 works using the Miracast dongle using what looks like a Lumia 630:

[video=youtube;e6p332ifaB4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6p332ifaB4[/video]

So, how is it a different feature in Windows 10 Phone? The multiscreen display?
 
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Acer's Jade Primo (with Continuum) - PC in your pocket

This is getting interesting.

As a mobile first country (and continent), I can see how this can catch on.

I can envision offices where people use flat screens only where they plug in their phones and start working. All that would be needed would be two usb connections on the screen to connect the phone and keyboards with usb cables.

Here is the link -> http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/2/9243997/acer-windows-10-phone-jade-primo

More info to forllow.

I'm certainly keeping my eye on this development and would be ready to put this set up into practice as soon as it is available locally.
 
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