15-inch Surface Laptop 3 is the only computer from Microsoft that runs on AMD CPU. According to the recent report from WinFuture, Microsoft is about to end this exclusivity. In the upcoming Surface Laptop 4, the company will offer AMD configurations in both 13-inch and 15-inch form-factors. Users will be free to choose what CPU they want in both sizes.
Category: Hardware
Surface Laptop 3 received battery life improvements with the latest firmware
If you own a 13-inch Intel-based Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft has a few firmware updates for your computer. These do not bring new features or significant changes, but you will enjoy the battery life improvements, fixes for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi stability, audio refinements, and security patches.
Surface Go and Laptop Go receive new firmware updates
If you own one of the most affordable Surface computers, there are a few firmware updates for you on Windows Update. Right after updating the first and second-gen Surface Laptop, Microsoft is updating the original Surface Go, Surface Go 2, and the recently introduced Surface Laptop Go device. As usual, do not expect new features or significant changes. Today's firmware updates bring only fixes, minor improvements, and fresh drivers.
First and second-gen Surface Laptop receive a new firmware
A new month means new patches and updates for Surface devices. This time, the new firmware is available for the first and second-gen Surface Laptop. You can download the updates in the Settings – Security and Updates – Windows Updates. They would be there if your Surface Laptop is running Windows 10 1903 and newer. The chances are that you are already on a newer version, considering that Microsoft is forcing Windows 10 20H2 update to more devices.
Surface Pro X SQ1 and SQ2 received a unified firmware update
The first and the second generation of Surface Pro X received a unified firmware update. A bunch of fresh updates did not bring significant changes, but they improve overall system stability, Wi-Fi reliability, and address various causes for bugchecks. Interestingly, Microsoft uses a single update for both Surface Pro X generations, likely due to the little difference between the two.
Surface Pro 7 and Surface Studio 2 received February firmware updates
Microsoft has released a bunch of fresh updates for those owning the latest Surface Pro 7 and an older but still actual Surface Studio 2. As usual, these updates contain new firmware, drivers, and different improvements to make your device work better. You can install them using Windows Update in Settings if your Surface Pro 7 and Surface Studio 2 device runs Windows 10 1903 May 2019 Update or newer.
Surface Duo is now available in the UK, France, Germany, and Canada
Those living in the UK, France, Germany, and Canada, can now buy a dual-screen smartphone from Microsoft called Surface Duo. Until now, this rather unorthodox device was available in the US only.
Microsoft is now rolling out February firmware update for Surface Duo
Surface Duo owners noticed that their dual-screen smartphones receive a February firmware update. At the time of writing this article, there is no official word from Microsoft on what is new in this update. Microsoft finally published the official changelog for this update on February 19. The build number is 2121.115.52, and it is tiny – you need only 66 MB to install it.
Surface Duo is set to receive Android 11 this Summer
Despite promising three years of regular updates to Surface Duo, Microsoft so far has been relatively slow with releasing new firmware. While Google Pixel owners are already looking to get the first preview of Android 12, those rocking Surface Duo still wait for Microsoft to ship Android 11. There is no official information on when the new Android version for Surface Duo lands, but rumors say that the first major update will come out this Summer.
Microsoft patented swappable panels for Surface devices
Microsoft has a massive portfolio of different patents that often reveal some interesting ideas and original takes on regular hardware. WindowsUnited uncovered a patent that describes swappable panels on computers for additional customization. It does not mention specific Surface devices in the description (Microsoft uses a vague "computing devices" moniker), but the patent's images use the Surface Laptop as an example.
