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| Formerly | WMExperts (2007-2010), Windows Phone Central (2011-2014) |
|---|---|
Type of site | Technology journalism |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Owner | Future plc |
| Founder(s) | Marcus Adolfsonn |
| Editor | Daniel Rubino |
| CEO | Kevin Li Ying (as of 31 March 2025)[1] |
| Managing director | Paul Newman[Future plc 1] |
| General manager | Jeremy Kaplan[Future plc 2] |
| Key people | Jez Corden (executive editor), Richard Devine (managing editor)[2] |
| Parent | Future plc |
| URL | https://www.windowscentral.com/ |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Current status | Active |
Windows Central is an American and British technology journalism website that specializes in news, reviews, editorials, and expert content about the Windows operating system, Microsoft, computers, gaming, AI, and the general PC technology space.
As of February 2025, Windows Central publishes 200-400 articles monthly, on average based on its archive.[3] Semrush data shows 7.69 million visits to Windows Central in January 2025.[4]
Overview
[edit]Windows Central features how-to and consumer buying advice for the latest technology, including laptops, tablets, desktops, CPUs, and GPUs. In addition to written content, Windows Central also publishes monthly video content showcasing the latest Windows features, including a weekly video and audio podcast about Microsoft and the broader technology industry.
Reviews
[edit]Windows Central reviews are rated on a 5-star scale and are awarded "Recommended" badges if a product review achieves a minimum of 4 stars ft Surface Mini, Microsoft Band 3, and Xbox Joule.
Exclusives and leak verification
[edit]The publication has also reported on and verified a number of news leaks. Some notable examples include Microsoft Edge switching to Chromium[5], the existence of both Surface Neo[6] and Surface Duo[7], Xbox Series X/S pricing and availability[8], and early details about the Microsoft Lumia 950 series.[9]
In 2018, Windows Central was the first publication in the world to go hands-on with the Windows Phone 8.1 OS, which showcased the new Start screen and Cortana features.[10]
History and ownership
[edit]Windows Central is not a subsidiary of Microsoft; it is owned by the UK-based media company Future plc.
Windows Central launched under the name WMExperts and was founded by Smartphone Experts CEO Marcus Adolfsonn. The site's origins began at WMExperts.com and specialized in news, reviews, and editorial content about Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform. In 2010, the website was rebranded to Windows Phone Central, and moved to the domain WPCentral.com to reflect the rebrand.
As Windows Phone Central, the website expanded to cover Windows phone and tablet devices. In 2014, the website rebranded again, this time to Windows Central, and moved to the WindowsCentral.com domain as the publication expanded its content scope to include Windows PCs, Xbox, and general PC tech news. In 2019, Windows Central’s parent company, Mobile Nations, was acquired by Future plc[11] for $60 million.[12] Future plc also owns the similarly named Android Central.
Editorial leadership and media appearances
[edit]Daniel Rubino is the editor-in-chief, having been in the role in two different stints since 2010. Jez Corden is the executive editor, having joined the site 2016. Corden oversees the site's Windows and Xbox gaming content.
Zac Bowden is senior Windows editor is host of the Windows Central Podcast.[13] Bowden also hosts videos on the site's Youtube channel, which has 426,000 subscribers as of February 2025.[14]
As of 2025, Windows Central consists of eight full-time staff members and five contributors.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Contact our team". Future. Future plc. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Contact our team". Future. Future plc. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Kevin Li Ying Appointed Chief Executive Officer". Future. Future plc. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "About Windows Central". Windows Central. Future plc. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "All content archive". Windows Central. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "windowscentral.com Website Traffic, Ranking, Analytics [January 2025] | Semrush". Semrush. 26 February 2025. Archived from the original on 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Bowden, Zac (14 December 2018). "Microsoft is building a Chromium-powered web browser that will replace Edge on Windows 10". Windows Central. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bowden, Zac (3 June 2019). "Surface 'Centaurus' is another dual-screen Microsoft PC with Windows Core OS". Windows Central. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bowden, Zac (29 June 2018). "Microsoft is working on a foldable mobile device with a focus on pen and digital ink". Windows Central. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bowden, Zac (9 September 2020). "Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S release date and price finally revealed". Windows Central. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bowden, Zac; Rubino, Daniel (29 November 2018). "This is Microsoft's original vision for the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL (exclusive)". Windows Central. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sabri, Sam (29 November 2018). "Exclusive - Video hands on with Windows Phone 8.1!". Windows Central. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Future PLC's U.S. Subsidiary Acquires Mobile Nations". Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP. 8 March 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Future acquires Mobile Nations". InPublishing. 15 March 2019. Archived from the original on 12 January 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Windows Central Podcast episode directory". Windows Central Podcast. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Windows Central Youtube Channel". Windows Central - Youtube. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "About Windows Central". Windows Central. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
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