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.
Category: Hardware
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.
Surface Duo is coming to the UK on February 18
Microsoft is finally ready to start selling its quirky dual-screen smartphone Surface Duo outside the US. After launching the smartphone in the US only in September 2020, Microsoft will bring Surface Duo to the UK on February 18. Besides the UK, Microsoft intends to start selling this device in France, Germany, and Canada, but it is yet to announce the specific date and price for these countries.
Intel GPU driver update brings significant performance improvements to Windows 10
Intel has released an update for its GPU drivers, available for Windows 10 version 1709 and above. The DCH driver version 27.20.100.8935 is notable for improvements made to performance and a number of other graphics enhancements that allow smoothly running many games.
Raspberry Pi 400 is a desktop PC in a keyboard form factor
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has introduced a new 4GB Raspberry Pi 4 option, that is integrated into a compact keyboard. The device comes with an overclocked SoC, along with a big effective heat sink. It is referred as "a faster, cooler 4GB Raspberry Pi 4".
HoloLens 2 Development Edition is now available in the United States
Microsoft just made HoloLens 2 Development Edition available in the United States, with the price $3500. For this money, it will also include Azure credits and 3-month licenses for Unity Pro.
Microsoft announces Surface Pro X with new Platinum finish and SQ2 processor
Microsoft today announced the improved Surface Pro X device that comes with better performance and features a new Platinum finish. While most of its specs remain the same, there is a new CPU, and three more colors for its keyboard: Ice Blue, Poppy Red, and Platinum.
Microsoft Introduces Surface Laptop Go for $549
Microsoft today introduced a new Surface Laptop Go device, that is an affordable item from the modern Surface family. Its price starts at $549, which is the most cheap option when compared to Microsoft's premium Surface devices.
Here’s a hands-on video for Surface Duo
The Surface Duo device is yet another attempt by Microsoft to enter the smartphone market. Surface Duo is the dual-screen, foldable Android device. The device is running a customized Android 10 version with its own Duo UI shell.
