Reefa Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Last month, we learned of a partnership between Microsoft and Xiaomi that would allow select Xiaomi Mi 4 power users to try out Windows 10 on their originally Android-running devices. Xiaomi called this an experimental program, and now we’re seeing the first results of it.Xiaomi noted that Windows 10 wouldn’t dual-boot with Android on the Mi 4, nor will it run on top of the existing Android OS, it would instead be sent out as a full-fledged ROM designed specifically for the Mi 4, so we assume all the device-specific drivers we also included in the ROM. The end result is Windows 10 running natively on the Mi 4, with access to the Windows Store and all of Microsoft’s services, which is apparent in the video demo below. It will be interesting to see what becomes of an experimental program like this following the launch of Windows 10. Will Microsoft strike up similar partnerships with other major Android OEMs like HTC, Samsung, and Asus, subsequently allowing customers to switch to Windows 10 on their existing Android devices? It would certainly be nice to have the option, but considering how fragmented Android is as a platform, a scenario like that may be easier said than done.Let us know what you think of Microsoft’s partnership with Xiaomi. Should the program exit its experimental stage and start large-scale deployment, is it something that will result in a significant increase in Windows phone market share? Tell us in the comments below.http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-running-xiaomi-mi-4-shown-new-video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serrebi Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 When it comes to Android, Google cares little for screen reader users. To bad I sold my nexus 7, or I'd probably be interested to check this thing out when it becomes available for it, since no matter the rom it's a bitch to do basic things like edit text, reliably. I'm sure Microsoft could beat Google in this in their closed system for phones. Is it so hard to think about object navigation during the design process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CODYQX4 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hm the Chinese Apple clone (CEO even has dressed like Steve Jobs FFS), and the mobile also ran.Not sure if this is a clusterf*ck or a match made in heaven.I want all the Chinese malware removed from my iPhone clone, and replaced with a good old fashioned USA made trojan pile of trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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