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Questions:

  • Do you consider the CES a win, a lose or a draw for Microsoft? @Tolor_
  • What do you think is the best 13" Windows Ultrabook for productivity besides the Microsoft Surface Book or Surface Pro 4? @MarcoRaymond777
  • Successors to Lumia 950/950 XL this year or Surface Phone is the only flagship we can look forward to this year? @alprazolam_92
  • How can the windows community best promote the iOS bridge to #UWP to encourage iOS devs to take part? @DarrenSproat
  • Can MS mobile division remain viable if they can't get the market share over 3% & will they keep making phones @DylanChadderton
  • Do you think Windows 10 Mobile is finished? Will Microsoft add more features? @Jeriel_bc
  • Will #windows10 be able to send text MSG via phone, like Apples iMessage/text @krighaar
  • Any updated rumors of the "Surface Phone", that may/may not move away from the Nokia style design? @kwicktech
  • What happened with the enterprise peripherals like the mobile speakerphone for Skype? - @TheRealOddLotts
  • Would you recommend updating the Lumia Icon thru the Insider program and when to update? –Scott H.
  • Are the Mozo cases for Lumia 950/XL holding up to daily use since your first unboxing video? – Anthony F.

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Questions for the week:

  • What are your thoughts on the "Free Display Dock" debacle? - @adonastorg
  • Recently, my bank blocked their universal W10 app on PC citing security reasons. Are internet browsers more secure than apps? - @satishtwitt
  • What's the sound quality using headphones on Lumia 950 compared to other Lumias, iPhone or phones with Beats audio? - @BataBole93
  • With the #lumia950 can you specify in the camera app where you want to save photos? Micro SD card vs Internal Memory? - @K7JGB
  • Which Lumia 950 device do you like better? - @z204
  • Should I buy the Surface Book or wait for the Surface Book 2? - @ifti4425
  • When will you finally release the Windows Central app for Windows 10? – Igor J.
  • While looking at one of your last askdan video's I saw a desktop tower in the back ground. – Kenny G
  • Do you know of any other manufacturers planning to support Windows 10 Phone – Roy C.
  • How is the battery life of the Lumia 950 XL in comparison to the Lumia 1520? – Kamal E.

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Questions:

  • Do you agree that windows phone is over? (Do you still use WP everyday) – Jason L.
  • What do you think was Microsoft's biggest mistake with Windows Phone and do you believe without the mistake Windows Phone would be a success today? – Jason L.
  • So my question is, Should I get the L930 (which is more affordable but outdated) or wait for L950 (which is more expensive but a high end phone)? – Manish R.
  • Why isn't it possible to buy a game once and have it be available to download on both PC and Xbox. - Ehtesham S
  • Why is Microsoft pushing back the rollout date for Windows 10 Mobile and losing momentum from the 950/950XL release? – Ryan N.
  • Any word on a Band 3? Will Band 1 get any more feature updates? – Russel H.
  • What about Surface 4 (non pro version)? Is MSFT just waiting for Intel Goldmont chips? – Lucas B.
  • How do you feel about Microsoft giving goodies to other platforms (WordFlow, Garage apps, etc) while their own OS lacks much? – Samir S.
  • Why have Microsoft not been able to merge skype into messaging in the way imessage for apple works? Or is this the plan? – David S.
  • Is it possible to install windows phone 8.1.1 using recover tool in Lumia 950XL or 950 – Yasir R.
  • Is the 650 the last phone based on Nokia's designs or is it a sign of things to come with the Surface phone? - @ltjordan24

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Questions for the week:

  • Why does it seem that Windows phone is the lowest priority for Microsoft? - @Bluebetta19
  • XPS 15 or Surface Pro 4? - @mehedih_
  • As we won't see other big updates to Win10 until Redstone, will there be smaller feature updates meanwhile? - @floo1989
  • I was wondering if you know if the 950 XL will be coming to AT&T at all or will it only be at the Microsoft Store? – Marion C.
  • Will Cortana have the ability to ID songs in Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile? – Anthony M.
  • Will there ever be a wireless way for continuum instead of always having to plug it in? – Vartan K.
  • Are you going to review the SP4 core m for practical everyday use? – Heidi M.
  • Will the 950 XL work with the Surface Pro 4 pen? – Mario C.
  • The planned changes to OneDrive: The impact of the change, will MS backtrack, and what were they thinking? - @SeanMEp

Thanks to everyone who submitted a question and as always, thanks for listening!

Don't use Twitter? Well after much feedback we are happy to announce you can forward your questions to AskDan@WindowsCentral.com

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Questions for the week

  • What’s the possibility of Microsoft releasing a Band product without all of the fitness aspects? - Bill S.

  • Is there a 950 XL with dual SIM or not? – Majid I.

  • Do you think there’s a possibility for Microsoft to release a small Surface Book that would follow the same relationship as the Surface Pro 3 vs. Surface 3? - Evan S.

  • When is a mid-range Lumia coming …tell us about the Lumia 750 and Lumia 850. – Shahzad G.

  • Do you think Microsoft will release Hololens to common users? - André M.

  • When, if ever, will I be able to run full programs (not just apps) on my smartphone. Is this something Windows 10 is working towards? – Alec L.

  • Will the band 2 be upgraded to windows 10 IoT so all windows devices run on windows 10? – Paul H.

  • When will we get a high speed camera ability for slowmo playback? - Peter T.

  • Why do the Lumia 950/950XL have such low stand by time ratings compared to other Lumias with smaller batteries? – Lance M.

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Questions of the Week

  • Lumia 950 and 950xl have OLED and still they support glance...Even low end Lumias do. Why hasn't MS done the same with Lumia730? – Ocean S.

  • Do you know if Microsoft plan on making options available to turn all app tiles transparent. – Mark S.

  • If Windows 10 Mobile fails, will you switch to Android or iOS? – Laura K.

  • Odds of future voice commands from the Band 2 when paired to Android devices with Cortana – Kevin H.

-What, if anything, would you want changed on the Surface Book based on your usage? – Tiled In

  • Do you see Microsoft releasing a Surface 4 – Dan J.

  • Have you heard any rumors when 950 and 950 XL will be released in US from Microsoft Store? – Stanislav Z.

  • If I'm a big lazy blob with a Windows phone and still want a smart wearable, is a Band 2 worth the money? – Miles J.

  • Should Microsoft be worried about Google's project to merge Chrome OS with Android ? - piknikd0uille

  • Will MS ever extend the messaging/phone/video apps to Xbox One. It would be nice to use Cortana to text while I'm playing. - Woelfel

Thanks to everyone who submitted a question and as always, thanks for watching!

Don't use Twitter? Well after much feedback we are happy to announce you can forward your questions to AskDan@WindowsCentral.com to submit your requests!

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AskDanWindows Episode 11 Questions of the Week

  • Are there any changes to the water rating for Band 2? - @BucksterMcgee
  • Do u think projects like Universal apps will help get windows store better developed apps than iOS or Android? - @Avi44Yadav
  • Do you think Continuum would work on all Windows 10 Mobile devices regardless of spec, possible through hacks? - @sveldte
  • What's happening with the Windows Central universal app? - @SethD_Nelson
  • Is the outlook hopeless for Microsoft phone fans on Verizon? - @Jeremy_B82
  • For the little time you spent with the 950s, does the camera match the snapper on Samsung Galaxy S6/Note 5? - @baxiabhishek
  • Any idea about the led notifications on newly launched Lumia devices, i.e Lumia 950 and 950 XL? - Saurabh S.
  • I'm really confused between getting the Surface Pro 4 or the Surface Book. I need power and performance for my daily tasks and activities and was going to get the Surface Pro 4 until the Surface Book was announced. - Tosin I.
  • What happened to the stylus for the Lumia 950 XL? – Nabil H.
  • Why did Microsoft make its band series focused at fitness, when they could have added more Smartwatch features to it, to appeal to more people. / Why does the Microsoft band 2 not run windows 10? – Philip M.

Thanks to everyone who submitted a question and as always, thanks for watching!

Don't use Twitter? Well after much feedback we are happy to announce you can forward your questions to AskDan@WindowsCentral.com to submit your requests!

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AskDanWindows Episode 10 Questions of the Week

  • Do you have any info or do u think Microsoft will release a Lumia 1020 successor? – Abhishek S.
  • When will you be receiving review versions of the Lumia 950/950XL? Will you be reviewing them before the official release? Jon L.
  • Do you think Microsoft will release more 'core games on the Windows 10 Store? – Tom F.
  • Is Microsoft following Windows Central or at least #AskDanWindows episodes? - Praha M.
  • Will those of us with the first Microsoft Band get a chance to trade in and upgrade for Band 2? - Samuel R
  • Are the other non-Lumia phones like the 8X/Samsung Ativ going to get Windows 10? - A. Andrei
  • If you are a Verizon customer with an 8X or an Icon, what would you do? - Ross
  • Does the Google Patent settlement help pave the way for Android apps on Windows phone quicker? – Larry K.
  • Will the Lumia 950/950xl have stylus pen support? – Terry M.
  • What do you think of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus camera quality compared to the current Lumias? How do you think new Lumias will fare against the iPhone? – Manu T.

Thanks to everyone who submitted a question and as always, thanks for watching!

Don't use Twitter? You can forward your questions to AskDan@WindowsCentral.com to submit your requests!

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AskDanWindows Episode 9 Questions of the Week

  • Do you think Microsoft will release the upcoming flagships unlocked for those not on AT&T? – Tim F.
  • Do you have an idea if the live tiles on w10 mobile will get a refresh, or will they remain as they are on wp8.1? – Moon A.
  • Have you heard any info whether Microsoft will ship its rumored Band2 worldwide and not just to the US and UK market? – Jef D.
  • Is Microsoft going to support WP8.1 after WP10 is out and about / Can MS upcoming flagship phones be flashed back to WP8.1, GDR2? - Alex G.
  • Do you think there will be ever a high-end dual-sim windows 10 device? - Faisal A.
  • Will you change your current Windows Phone to a new one and which would be your choice 950 or 950XL? - Csizmadia J
  • Heard any rumors about the possibility to flash Windows 10 Mobile onto the Surface RT/2? How likely do you think this is? – Julian R.
  • With Microsoft putting Cortana and office/skype on other platforms what benefits are there to sticking with windows phone? – John W.
  • Is there any indication that Microsoft would implement some sort of phone purchase program similar to Apple and Samsung? - Nick

So there you have it! Remember, if you have a question use the hashtag #AskDanWindows on Twitter, and maybe we'll pick yours.

Don't use Twitter? Well after much feedback we are happy to announce you can forward your questions to AskDan@WindowsCentral.com to submit your requests!

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AskDanWindows Episode 7 Questions of the Week

  • With so many OEMs struggling to make a profit on Android, why haven't more attempted to make high-end phones for WM/WP?

  • How well the leaked specs & designs of upcoming Lumia flagships stand when comparing it with iPhone & Samsung Note/S series

  • Will MS remove its beta apps (Gestures, Instagram..) or later re-release its stable version after w10 phone?

  • Earlier rumours mentioned a metallic band rather than fully polycarbonate, is this a Nokia pipeline remnant? @Strider_BZ What's your take on non-Microsoft flagship windows phones coming into the market and what does it mean for us and MS?

  • Should I wait for Windows Mobile 10 to get a Windows Mobile device, or can I shoot for 640 XL right now? @preisteichon What are your thoughts on Skype Messaging Preview?

  • Do you think Facebook will release a universal app for Windows 10?

  • Consider the negative opinion to the leak 950/XL render, do you think MS will change their design at last min?

So there you have it! Remember, if you have a question use the hashtag #AskDanWindows on Twitter, and maybe we'll pick yours.

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AskDanWindows Episode 6 Questions of the Week

  • What's your thoughts on the Project Astoria leak?

  • Will allowing enthusiasts & modders to sideload be good for the platform, since most consumers won't know it's an option?

  • So it's possible to install Google services on W10 Mobile. Do you think Microsoft left this "backdoor" for modders etc.?

  • Do you know if there is plans for the swipe gestures from IE to move over to the Edge browser when using tablet mode.

  • It was said #windows10 would run in all devices. Then why there is windows10 mobile?

  • Why wouldn't Microsoft release Cortana (and other services) in English for the whole world?

  • Will continuum work on ANY WP8.1 devices, like the 640XL? -

That does it for this week! Once again, thank you for all your questions and if I did not answer yours, keep trying by using #AskDanWindows on Twitter and maybe I can get it next time.

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AskDanWindows Episode 5 Questions

  • The new Twitter is not available on the phone? Do you think others will follow and release only for PC or vice versa?

  • Microsoft is a billion a year company so why don't they pay developers to bring their apps (Periscope, Snapchat)?

  • What can we expect from the Surface Pro 4?

  • What's your perspective on Windows 10's Privacy Concerns?

  • Do you think Microsoft hasn't marketed Windows Phone enough?

That does it for this week! Once again, thank you for all your questions and if I did not answer yours, keep trying by using #AskDanWindows on Twitter and maybe I can get it next time.

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AskDanWindows Episode 4 Questions of the Week

  • When will extension support be added to Microsoft Edge?

  • Do you think having higher-end specs in the "950 XL" is a good strategy? Why not make them both the same?

  • Hey Daniel. What are your thoughts on Cityman using a SD810, given the heating problems (even in recent revs)?

  • When can we expect WIN10 Mobile with Intel? What is differences/benefits between it & upcoming versions? Will it be Surface?

  • Do you think Panos (Panay) should scrap all Nokia phone designs and start new with windows phones?

  • Circle contacts or square contacts? And why.

  • Is Cortana for Android a silly move by Microsoft while WP has no plus point except Cortana?

That does it for this week! Once again, thank you for all your questions and if I did not answer yours, keep trying by using #AskDanWindows on Twitter and maybe I can get it next time.

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AskDanWindows Episode 3 questions

  • Will Microsoft Band 2 be available in other countries?

  • Do you think MS Mobile is abandoning super­high Megapixel devices like Lumia 1020?

  • Do you think there is anything in the rumor that next phones will include a retina scanner?

  • What do you think about #ProjectAstoria and do you think Snapchat will give it a try?

  • Why doesn't Microsoft release the same phones to all carriers? They would get much bigger customer base & more $$$

Thanks to everyone who submitted a question even if I did not have time to answer! Do you have a question for me? Ask it on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDanWindows and maybe we'll pick yours for our next episode!

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AskDanWindows Episode 2 Questions

  • MS seem to be continually updating the band. Any news on version 2 and/or hitting more markets?

  • Do you believe Hololens (and similar hardware) are the next hardware revolution after smartphones

  • If (God forbid) Windows Phone/Mobile doesn't make it, what platform would you rather switch to?

  • I've heard the new flagship phones have metal casing. Will that affect Qi, or is the metal casing worth the trade off?

  • How Likely are we to see an Intel Powered Windows Mobile Phone from MS?

-With this week's announcement of layoffs. Will Microsoft continue to make Nokia Lumia's? Seems like everything is in limbo.

  • Do you really think that the recent strategic planning will help Windows Phone to grab more share

  • In a nutshell, what is the motivation for mobile-focused devs / companies to build universal apps?

  • Do you think lowering the number of devices will convince OEMs to make more Windows phones.

Have a question for me? Ask it on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDanWindows and maybe we'll pick yours for our next episode!

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AskDanWindows Episode 1 Questions

  • Do you like Microsoft Design Language 2.0. for phones? Is it better or worse than Metro UI?

  • Does Windows Phone have a competitive chance without critical social apps like Snapchat & periscopeco?

  • How is Microsoft gonna earn money if they provide win10 for free??? Just Curious

  • Daniel, the Lumia 1520 is still a good buy?

  • Do you think that developers would be willing to jump to Microsoft now that Windows 10 is near?

Thank you everyone for your questions and we'll try to answer more next week! Hope you enjoy the show!