Microsoft's Joe Belfiore took time from his presumably busy schedule to share a little more on Continuum for phones. Now that Windows 10 for PC is out the gate the focus for the team at Redmond is on the mobile side of the OS. For a while now, Microsoft has been saying that Continuum for phones requires new hardware. Despite the demos at Build 2015 and speculation to the contrary only newer, high-end phones can second-screen to an external display. In fact, the only reason I am mentioning this is some people who don't follow every drip and drab of Microsoft news may still have questions. Hopefully, this answers them. Belfiore has added a few more notes to the conversation:

"Yes, Continuum for phones requires new hardware. It's a high-end feature-- uses dual separate screens. Continuum for phones DOESN'T require you to carry a device to connect. It's wireless (BT/Miracast) *or* wired (eg. could have a dock)."

Of course, the dock Belfiore is referring to is codenamed Munchkin as we revealed a few weeks back. I have heard that the dock, which features USB and display ports, will run for $99 once released this fall with the new flagship phones. Essentially, a user plugs their phone via USB Type-C into the dock and the dock connects to a display, mouse and keyboard to act like a full PC. Alternatively, maybe just like a Surface RT, to be more precise. Microsoft has yet to speak publicly about the accessory. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more