New patent shows magnetic locks could be used on Microsoft's folding Andromeda tablet

At the beginning and end of 2017, certain Microsoft patents were made public, indicating that the company is working on a folding tablet that can transform from a slate into a smartphone-sized handset. The so-called "Andromeda" device is said to have two screens, the capability to make/take calls, and includes a special version of the Windows OS. One feature offered out of the box will allow users to take notes on both screens as though they were writing on a regular paper-based notebook.

Today, information about a new Microsoft patent has appeared. Based on the information included with ...