Microsoft Surface Andromeda Could Feature Dock Mode Borrowed from Windows Phones

Microsoft Surface Andromeda, a device that’s still uncertain according to the latest rumors, could launch with support for a dock a la Lumia 950 XL and HP Elite X3.

In other words, Andromeda may support a docking mode that would power advanced functionality like connectivity to a bigger screen for working on a PC-like experience or for presentation purposes.

Discovered by @h0x0d, the code reference in a recently-discovered language pack indicates that Andromeda may come with two different modes called Presenter and Productivity, both of which would be powered by a stand-alone dock.

Andromeda, which would sport a dual-screen design with multi-form factor support, was originally expected to launch this year. Recent information, however, suggested that the project has been pushed back to 2019, with Microsoft even considering giving up on it entirely if it doesn’t advance as planned.

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