Microsoft has an Insider beta testing program for Windows, Office, Xbox, Edge, and even Skype. Now, Windows Central reports that Surface Duo, Microsoft’s dual-screen Android phone, is getting its own Insider program. This may include betas for future features and updates, which will be a welcome addition given how long it takes Microsoft to launch new versions of Android on the Duo.
Reuters reports that Microsoft “is likely to face an EU antitrust investigation” over concerns around its bundling of its Teams communication app with Office subscriptions. Slack filed an anti-competitive complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission two years ago, claiming Microsoft has “illegally tied” its Microsoft Teams product to Office. The EU is “preparing the ground for an investigation,” according to one Reuters source.
Microsoft is offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members three-month trials of Apple Music and Apple TV Plus. The offer is open to anyone who doesn’t currently have an Apple TV Plus or Apple Music subscription, and comes as Apple shows the Microsoft Store some love. You can claim the deal from the perks section on an Xbox console or inside the Xbox app on PC.
While Twitter CEO Elon Musk is busy trying to sell everyone blue check marks, his other company is getting ready to hand over the first Tesla Semi trucks to customers. Tesla has a delivery event on December 1st at the Gigafactory in Nevada, after the initial reveal in 2017 and production delays pushed the launch back. Pepsi will be one of the first Tesla Semi truck customers.
