WW 786: Windows Ventura - New drop schedule, Cronos device, Netflix ads

Let's talk Windows 12! Or Win 11 X?

Windows is moving to a new schedule, with major drops every three years and multiple smaller feature drops in between
The next "major" Windows client release is coming in 2024. 
What happens to the promised once-yearly feature releases like Win 11 22H2? And Windows 10?
Will Microsoft end up supporting each Windows release going forward for three years?

Let's talk about the canceled Surface Duo.

A plastic Surface Duo 2 'lite'? Microsoft canceled it, but why (besides price) was this a thing at all?
Qualcomm Technology Summit coming November 15
What's happening with the rumored MS-Qualcomm exclusive deal, and what this will mean

Microsoft and Netflix

Microsoft wants to get more money and market share from ads.
One analyst says this paves the way for Microsoft to buy Netflix.

Inspire Partner Conference

Excel Live: Viva Engage: Not a Facebook rip-off as some thought.
Viva Engage: Not a Facebook rip-off as some thought.
Microsoft's unified digital contact center: Microsoft's Nuance acquisition is already paying off

Tips & Picks

App pick 1: Unigram - Telegram for Windows
App pick 2: Forza Horizon 5 Hotwheels
Enterprise: Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty
Codename: Project AirSim

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