Microsoft Surface Phone news, rumored specs: Newly filed patent hints at unique fingerprint scanner

#SurfacePhone #Smartphone – Microsoft Surface Phone news, rumored specs: Newly filed patent hints at unique fingerprint scanner : Another development has been reached to further quash the rumors that the speculated Microsoft Surface Phone is just a product of various rumor mills' heavy theorizing.

The Country Caller has revealed that Redmond-based Microsoft has filed for a patent in order to obtain a new fingerprint scanner that is designed for smartphones. This unearthed information is very assuring to fans since it inadvertently confirms that the handheld iteration is more than just a set of speculations.

On the other hand, the company itself has not confirmed the existence of the much-awaited iteration. It has been revealed further that the fingerprint scanner's design will feature a unique take on the smartphone industry. It is pegged that the smartphone will sport a fingerprint scanner that is embedded into a transparent sheet.

Microsoft is likewise expected to release three potential variants of its rumored Microsoft Surface Phone. Apart from the obvious logic to offer more options, the company's move is predicated by the recent disgrace that was the Microsoft's Windows Phone, which was not well-received and was commercially weak.

Meanwhile, the newest Microsoft Surface Phone will also feature an (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display panel along with a much sleeker chassis.

And if rumors are to be relied upon, the upcoming smartphone is expected to be equipped with the latest and the highly anticipated Kaby Lake processor. The release date of Microsoft Surface Phone is tipped to be unveiled in the early months of next year.

This is very well-supported by the previous speculations pointing that the company is awaiting the release of the newest Kaby Lake chipset, which is set to be released on or before the end of 2016. Furthermore, this timeline will also be to the firm's advantage as it plans to launch a massive update to Windows 10 around the same time. Source: christiandaily


Source: Microsoft Surface Phone news, rumored specs: Newly filed patent hints at unique fingerprint scanner

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