Microsoft rolls out invites for October 6th event, New windows 10 devices on the cards

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 18 Jul 2019

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Laying dust on the rumors, Microsoft has sent out invites to various media organization for an event to be held New York on October 6. In its invite, the company says, “We have exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices.” As per the buzz in the tech world, the company is expected to reveal two flagship Windows phones Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL alongside a new Surface 4 Pro tablet and Microsoft Band 2.

Microsoft-October-6-Windows-10-devices — Microsoft invites for October 6 Windows 10 devices launch.

Rumored Lumia 950 specification:

Phone	Microsoft Lumia 950
Display	5.2-inch WQHD OLED display
Processor	64-bit Hexa-core Snapdragon 808
RAM	3GB
Internal Storage	32GB along with an expansion slot
Software	Windows 10
Primary Camera	20MP PureView Camera with dual LED flash
Secondary Camera	5MP Camera for selfies
Battery	3000 mAh removable battery with Qi wireless charging
USB type	Type-C

Rumored Lumia 950 XL specification:

Phone	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Display	5.7-inch WQHD OLED display
Processor	64-bit Hexa-core Snapdragon 810
RAM	3GB
Internal Storage	32GB along with an expansion slot
Software	Windows 10
Primary Camera	20MP PureView Camera with triple LED flash
Secondary Camera	5MP Camera for selfie
Battery	3300 mAh removable battery with integrated Qi wireless charging
USB type	Type-C

If rumors are to be believed, the Surface 4 Pro could feature Intel’s latest generation Skylake processor along with Windows new biometric system “Hello”, a better battery life and much sleeker built. The company is also anticipated to release the “Microsoft Band 2” which is believed to be more productive than the existing Microsoft Band. News has it that Microsoft has reworked on it design and form to make it more elegant as compared to the original band.

The event will go live at 7:30 PM as per the Indian Standard Time on October 6, 2015. Microsoft will stream a live feed for all those who will miss out the action from the close quarters. Live streaming is available here.

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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