8 Coolest Smartphones Coming In 2016

1. Microsoft Surface Phone What better way to end than with a phone that may or may not exist. Whilst Microsoft waxed lyrical at the end of 2015 about just how versatile Windows 10 is as a multi-platform OS €“ hinting that a next-gen mobile may be on its way €“ it€™s remained tight-lipped about any Surface Phone progress. With the Lumia line essentially in the dustbin, the success of the Surface series ought to indicate to Microsoft that mobile isn€™t dead, just in need of something a little special, and that something could be the Surface Phone. If rumours are true, it could be breaking cover come October €“ Microsoft€™s usual month for unveilings €“ packing an enormous 8GB of RAM and some equally hefty onboard storage. What€™s more exciting, though, is the potential it would open up for Microsoft€™s Continuum feature, which allows the connection of Windows 10 mobile hardware to monitors, for use as full-blown desktop devices. To date, it€™s only been available on a select number of handsets and, with the Lumia 950 and 950XL leaving a fair bit to be desired, Windows 10 is yet to see it€™s mobile potential made real. Here€™s hoping that Autumn brings some Microsoft magic. Which of these smartphones are you most excited for? Share your reactions below in the comments thread.

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