Microsoft’s ambitions for a dual-screen device with
Windows Core OS are still very much alive. It’s been reported
that Microsoft is actively working on a dual-screen device
codenamed Centaurus and the company also showed off the Surface
device to some of its employees internally.

Microsoft Surface Centaurus with Windows Core OS is said to be
larger than the
pocketable Andromeda. Centaurus is also believed to be
among the first devices to run unannounced
Windows Core OS, a modular and modern operating system from
Microsoft.

A new report citing supply chain info now claims that the
dual-screen device from Redmond will run Android apps. It also
appears that Microsoft originally considered Android apps
idea for Andromeda, a long-rumoured and delayed pocketable
device. Since both devices run WCOS, it is possible for
Microsoft to add Android apps support on Centaurus.

Microsoft’s Centaurus features and specifications

The report confirms that Microsoft will use Intel chipset in
its foldable device and it makes sense as
Intel has been laying the groundwork for dual-screen
devices. Earlier this year, Intel also showed off its own
foldable prototypes with Windows 10.

Centaurus may ship with 10nm Lakefield Intel processor and
two 9-inch screens with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Since Intel has
already started prototyping processors for dual-screen
devices, Centaurus should be able to deliver reliable
performance in a thin and light form factor.

The dual-screen device will also support always-on connectivity
through (LTE, 5G or WiFi). According to Forbes,
the device will start shipping in the first half or
quarter of 2020.

Specifics about Centaurus are still unknown, but Microsoft
could talk about its new form-factor at October 2019 event.