Microsoft’s October event saw the company unveil a number of exciting Windows 10-based products, including HoloLens, the Band 2 activity tracker, the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, the Surface Pro 4, and the Surface Book.
While you can expect our full thoughts on Microsoft’s latest announcements tomorrow, here’s a direct recap of Google’s September event as told by our staff writer and live tweeter, Keenan Jacobs.
Stay tuned for live tweets: Microsoft’s #Windows10devices Event is underway! #MicrosoftEvent
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Microsoft kicks off the event with a HoloLens demonstration
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft demo the HoloLens with the game Project Xray…mixed reality entertainment #Microsoftevent
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Microsoft are expected to unveil new flagship Lumia phones, as well as the Surface Pro 4 today #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10devices “” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
#Microsoft define virtual reality as “mixed reality” #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft HoloLens, mixing holograms with the real world #Microsoftevent
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
HoloLens will be released in Q1 2016 for $3,000 USD, alongside a development kit
Breaking: #Microsoft will release #HoloLens with a development kit in Q1 2016 for $3,000 USD. #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10devices @theonlykjk
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Be sure to follow our staff writer and live tweeter, @theonlykjk, for updates! #MicrosoftEvent#Windows10devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Microsoft unveil the Band 2; the company’s new fitness tracker
It’s official: #Microsoft have unveiled a second generation Band wearable! #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft Band 2 now with Gorilla glass 3, OLED display, built in GPS, Sleep tracker, guided workouts, calorie counting
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Microsoft also confirmed all-new apps from popular developers are heading to Windows 10, including the likes of Facebook and Uber
New universal apps coming to Windows 10 from Facebook, Uber, and more #MicrosoftEvent http://t.co/qvln964Je9/s/TTP6 http://t.co/mkgIY0Kbfc
“” Windows Phone Fans (@WindowsFoneFans) October 6, 2015
#Microsoft Band 2 will feature Cortana integration, alongside 11 add sensors + UV #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10devices @theonlykjk
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Microsoft’s Band 2 will also read the volume of oxygen used; similarly to the Withings Pulse Ox. Our review, here! http://t.co/XkHVOzePmG
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft Band 2 for $249 available from Oct 30th
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
HoloLens will be released on the 30th of October, retailing for $249,00 USD
#Microsoft have so far shown the $3000 USD #HoloLens alongside the $250 USD Band 2 #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
#Microsoft are about to unveil a next generation Surface – the Pro 4? #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Will a new Surface be able to compete with Dell’s leaked 4k XPS 12 hybrid? http://t.co/OybRHLLygE#MicrosoftEvent#Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Microsoft turns its attention to mobile devices: a new Lumia range, and a new Surface
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft reveal the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL #Microsoftevent
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Microsoft officially has two new #Windows10Mobile flagships – the Lumia 950 and 950XL! #MicrosoftEvent #WindowsDevices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Images of the 950 and 950XL were leaked earlier this year: Here’s our scoop! http://t.co/EsGWe3pMrl #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft Lumia come with 5.2inch and 5.7inch displays, OLED screens, 564 ppi and 518 ppi with Glance screen on both models
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog 20-megapixel camera, triple LED RGB natural flash with dedicated camera button
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Microsoft’s new Lumia flagships bring powerful cameras; toting a 20 megapixel primary shooter! #MicrosoftEvent#Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
The new Lumia range’s camera specs were leaked earlier this year, now officially confirmed! http://t.co/L7CH72m6ua#MicrosoftEvent
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Both the Lumia 950 and 950XL were leaked in images earlier this year
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft Lumia will have full Windows 10 with Office, Cortana, Skype and OneDrive
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
The Lumia 950 and 950XL will charge to 50% in 30 minutes, thanks to USB Type C support! #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10devices @theonlykjk
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft Continuum has a Microsoft display dock, HDMI and DisplayPort, 3 USB ports for accessories
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft Continuum has a Microsoft display dock, HDMI and DisplayPort, 3 USB ports for accessories
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Microsoft’s Surface announcement is still pending: will there be two models this year? http://t.co/DyWf7IyzKw#Windows10devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Lumia 950 and 950XL will be able to run as full Windows 10 devices using Continuum
Microsoft Lumia will now support Windows Hello! #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Microsoft Display Dock allows you to collect USB-removable media
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Leaked earlier this year, Microsoft will release a display dock for its Lumia devices, which included HDMI and DisplayPort out, as well as 3 USB ports for removable accessories
Microsoft’s display dock will support HDMI, display port, as well as 3 USB ports #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Recap: #HoloLens sells for $3000 USD, Band 2 for $250, and Lumia 950 for $549 with Lumia 950XL at $649 #MicrosoftEvent#Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Microsoft will unveil the budget Lumia 550 tomorrow
Microsoft will announce more news on the budget Lumia 550 tomorrow, which will sell for $139 #MicrosoftEvent#Windows10Devices@theonlykjk
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Surface time 4…with a fingerprint reader on the keyboard, 12.3inch display, hybrid cooling system, 6th gen Intel Core
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Microsoft officially unveil the Surface Pro 4
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 is just 8.4mm thick, and supports 16GB of RAM with 1TB storage! #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Surface 4 with 16GB RAM, 1TBB storage, stylus attaches magnetically to side, 5 mill pixels and 267 ppi. Has PixelSense tech!
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Surface 4 Pen can launch Cortana when hold down the clip for a few seconds
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
The Surface 4 pen supports 1024 points of pressure, and can now activate Cortana as well as OneNote. #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Introducing #SurfacePro4, the new tablet that can replace your laptop. pic.twitter.com/UxXFpd5IJ1
“” Surface (@surface) October 6, 2015
Surface Pro 4 pens will now match the colour of your surface. #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices @theonlykjk
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Surface 4 is 30% faster than Surface 3, 40% faster than Macbook Air, SP4 is 30% faster, 8.4mm thick
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Potshots at Apple: Microsoft highlight #SurfacePro4‘s improvements over the MacBook Air #MicrosoftEvent#Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
The Surface Pro 4 arrives alongside its own Display Dock
@BandwidthBlog Surface 4 docking station has 4 USB 3.0, two 4K DisplayPort and Ethernet connector, Surface 4 compatible with Surface 3 dock
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
#SurfacePro4‘s trackpad is glass and is 40% larger than the Surface Pro 3’s! #MicrosoftEvent #Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
I want this new @Microsoft #SurfacePro4 revealed in #Windows10devices event. It is awesome. https://t.co/CKWPKtGWOU
“” Khan Sadh Mostafa (@nafSadh) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Surface 4 will start at $899 available from Oct 26th.
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Recap: #HoloLens sells for $3000 USD, Band 2 for $250, and Lumia 950 for $549 with Lumia 950XL at $649, Surface Pro 4 from $899 upwards
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
“This is SurfaceBook.” #Windows10Deviceshttp://t.co/YEizkWsLrCpic.twitter.com/XNgyMTP4Ac
“” Mashable Tech (@mashabletech) October 6, 2015
Microsoft unveil the Surface Book; the company’s take on an ultra-portable laptop
@BandwidthBlog Surface Book is a 13.5inch, PixelSense screen, 267ppi display, 6mil pixels, optically bounded display, supports pen and touch
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
#SurfaceBook is Microsoft’s take on an ultra-portable laptop, supports pen and touch interface: #MicrosoftEvent#Windows10Devices
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Surface Book glass trackpad, 5 point touch, NVIDIA GeForce GPU with GDDR5 memory, 12hrs battery life
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
SurfaceBook brings with it an NVIDIA GeForce GPU, and should last up to 12hrs on battery; will it beat the MacBook/Air? #MicrosoftEvent
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Microsoft officially claim that the Surface Book is twice as fast as Apple’s MacBook Pro
@BandwidthBlog Surface Book works with the Surface dock. Surface Book is 2xs faster than Macbook Pro
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
@BandwidthBlog Surface Book available on Oct 26th for $1499…wow talk about expensive for us in SA
“” Keenan Jacobs (@theonlykjk) October 6, 2015
Recap: HoloLens for $3000, Band 2 for $250, Lumia 950 for $549 with Lumia 950XL at $649, Surface Pro 4 from $899+, Surface Book for $1499
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
Introducing #SurfaceBook, the ultimate laptop. pic.twitter.com/H3uAkX7MXx
“” Surface (@surface) October 6, 2015
Surface Book can additionally detach from the keyboard to act as a tablet
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 is just 8.4mm thick, while Surface Book weighs in at 1.6lbs and is 7.7mm thick! #Windows10Devices #MicrosoftEvent
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
That’s all for #Microsoft‘s #Windows10devices event today! Thanks to our staff writer @theonlykjk for live-tweets!
“” Bandwidth Blog (@BandwidthBlog) October 6, 2015
That concludes Microsoft’s October event!
Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below, and get in touch on Twitter using the hashtag #MicrosoftEvent!