Surface Pro 8 received the 31.0.101.3889 driver update this time, mainly to fix graphics configuration and artifact issues.

Surface Pro 9 has released the 30.0.3741.85 update for Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 680 GPU, which mainly improves stability and fixes the system bug check problem.

Note: Users can download through Windows Update or the Surface support website. Surface Pro 8 will continue to be supported until October 5, 2025; Pro 9 will be supported until October 25, 2026.

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The May firmware update for the Surface Laptop 3 adds support for new expansion accessories, improves the stability of the Surface Dock 2, improves wireless connectivity and patches some security vulnerabilities. The specific driver list is as follows:

This update supports Windows 10 version 20H2 and later, and Windows 11 version 21H2 and later. If users experience problems connecting to Wi-Fi after the update, they can try shutting down and restarting the device.

The May firmware update for Surface Pro 9 focuses on improving the stability of the device. The specific list of drivers is as follows:

This update supports Windows 10 version 21H2 and higher, as well as Windows 11 version 21H2 and higher, and there are no known issues with this update.

This is the first firmware update for the Intel-based Surface Pro 9 after the “Day 0” patch, and the ARM-based version has been in “no update” mode since October 2022.

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Today, Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G version is officially on sale, including the ordinary version and business version, priced from 10388 CNY.

Surface Pro 9 5G Edition:

16GB + 256GB + Win11 Home Edition: 12088 CNY

16GB + 512GB + Win11 Home Edition: 14188 CNY

Surface Pro 9 5G Business Edition:

8GB + 128GB + Win11 Professional Edition: 10388 CNY

8GB + 256GB + Win11 Professional Edition: 11088 CNY

16GB + 256GB + Win11 Professional Edition: 12488 CNY

16GB + 512GB + Win11 Professional Edition: 14588 CNY

Surface Pro 9 is basically the same as the previous generation in terms of appearance, but the details have been adjusted. It also has an aluminum metal body and weighs 878 grams. Two USB-C ports that support Thunderbolt 4 are moved to the side. , the volume and power keys are changed to the top, while the bracket supports a maximum opening angle of 165°, and the Surface Connect interface is still located on the right.

In terms of color matching, in addition to the classic bright platinum and graphite gray, Surface Pro 9 has newly added sapphire (blue) or forest green (green) to choose from.

The 5G version of the Surface Pro 9 is equipped with the Microsoft SQ3 processor (based on the third generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx) in cooperation with Qualcomm Snapdragon and is equipped with a new neural processing unit. Officials say it can provide up to 19 hours of battery life.

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According to iFixit, the hardest part of disassembling the Surface Pro 9 is removing the display, though even this part isn’t as difficult as previous Surface devices because of the improved adhesive used on the display. With the screen removed, the heatsink and fan assembly can be seen, which are held in place by a few Torx screws.

The most exciting discovery for the iFixit team is that the phone’s battery is held in place by screws, rather than the traditional hard-to-remove adhesive. After removing the battery, just remove some Torx screws from the motherboard and the Surface Pro 9 disassembly is complete. In terms of serviceability, iFixit gave it a 7, which is a big improvement over previous models.

iFixit also shared that Microsoft will release a repair guide for the product by the end of this year, and begin to provide parts in the first half of 2023. The manuals and parts will also be available to regular consumers, whereas previously Microsoft only offered parts to authorized service providers.

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In addition, there are also a number of selected models available with coupon discounts, including Surface Pro 8 / Laptop 4 / Laptop Studio / Pro 7 + RMB 600 off over RMB 5,000, Surface Go 3 RMB 400 off over RMB 3,600, Certified Refurbished Surface Laptop 4 RMB 400 coupon, Certified Refurbished Surface Laptop 4 / Laptop Studio / Pro 7 + with RMB 600 off over RMB 5,000, Surface Go 3 with RMB 400 off over RMB 3,600, Certified Refurbished Surface Laptop 4 with RMB 400 off, Certified Refurbished Surface Laptop 4 with RMB 200 off and more.

The new Surface Pro 9
Microsoft has merged the Surface Pro X with the main Surface Pro line, and the Surface Pro 9 is the first generation, starting at $7788. It’s available for pre-order in China and will ship on October 25!

The Surface Pro 9 is largely the same as its predecessor, with a few tweaks to the details. The same aluminium body weighs 878 grams, the two Thunderbolt 4-capable USB-C ports have been moved to the side, the volume and power buttons have been moved to the top, while the stand supports a maximum 165° opening angle and the Surface Connect connector remains on the right.

In addition to the classic bright platinum and graphite grey colourways, Surface Pro 9 is available in Sapphire (blue) or Forest Green (green).

In addition to the new colourways, Microsoft has also partnered with global design agency ‘Liberty’ to launch a limited edition Surface Pro 9 with a unique laser-etched pattern in a vibrant blue floral design (inspired by Windows 11 Bloom) to celebrate the Surface Pro’s 10th anniversary. Along with it is a Type Cover with a floral blue print.

Surface Pro 9 is available with Intel’s 12th generation Core processors (i5-1235U and i7-1255U) and Microsoft SQ3 chips, and for the first time comes with a 5G network card.

The Surface Pro 9 features a 13-inch 3:2 ratio PixelSense screen on the front with 2880 x 1920 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, sRGB and Vivid colour modes, 1200:1 contrast ratio, adaptive colour and automatic colour management.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Intel versions are all Intel Evo-certified, with a 50 per cent increase in performance over their predecessors, according to officials.

The 5G version of the Surface Pro 9 is powered by the Microsoft SQ 3 processor (based on the Snapdragon 8cx 3rd generation) with a new neural processing unit in partnership with Qualcomm Snapdragon, which is said to offer up to 19 hours of battery life.

In addition, there are differences in memory and storage configurations between the two. The Intel version of Surface Pro 9 is available with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 memory + 1TB of storage, while the 5G version is available with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x memory + 512GB of storage.

The new Surface Laptop 5
The processors have been upgraded from the previous generation Intel Core 11 to Core 12, with a new ‘Sencha Green’ colour scheme and no AMD processor version available.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is available in consumer and business editions with the following processors.

Consumer Edition.

• 13.5-inch: Intel Core i5-1235U, i7-1255U processors
• 15-inch: Intel Core i7-1255U

Business Edition.

• 13.5-inch: Intel Core i5-1245U, i7-1265U processors
• 15-inch: Intel Core i7-1265U processor

The laptop features a 13.5-inch (2256 x 1504) or 15-inch (2496 x 1664) touchscreen with 10-point touch and Dolby Vision IQ technology.

For storage, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes with 8GB~32GB of LPDDR5x memory and 256GB~1TB of storage.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes in a new ‘Sencha Green’ colourway, limited to the 13.5-inch version. The laptop weighs a minimum of 1.272kg and a maximum of 1.56kg.

In terms of ports, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes with Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.1, a magnetic charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 720p camera, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support.

In terms of battery life, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes with a 60W charger and lasts up to 18 hours for the 13.5-inch version and up to 17 hours for the 15-inch version.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is now available for pre-order and will be shipping from October 25.

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Microsoft says the latter’s neural processing unit enables high-speed 5G connectivity (first seen in any Surface), better battery life, and improved auto-framing, eye contact, voice focus and background blur for video calls.

Intel-based versions are available with 8GB, 16GB and 32GB of LPDDR5 memory. For Surface Pro 9 with 5G and Microsoft’s SQ 3 processor, there is a choice of 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4X memory. Storage options include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. the latter is only available on Surface Pro 9 models with Intel processors. Notably, all Surface Pro 9 models come with user-replaceable SSD drives.

Surface Pro 9 is the first tablet in the Surface Pro series to feature a painted case. In addition to the now classic Platinum and Graphite, users can get new Sapphire and Forest versions of the computer that include artfully designed textures.

Buyers can also customize their Surface Pro 9 with the new Surface Pro Signature keyboard, which is made of Alcantara tumbled leather with at least 12 percent renewable content from recycled bio-waste from sugar cane.

While the Surface Pro 9 looks very similar to its predecessor and features the same anodized aluminum body, the tablet no longer offers a headphone jack and Microsoft has dropped the 3.5mm audio port, leaving only a Surface Connect and two Thunderbolt/USB-C 4.0 (only found on Intel models) ports. The ARM-based Surface Pro 9 has two USB-C 3.2 ports.

Microsoft’s new flagship tablet will be available to both regular and business customers. The business version uses Intel’s vPro processor and has the option of using Windows 10 Pro instead of Windows 11 Pro. Regular consumers will get the Surface Pro 9 with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

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The Surface Duo 3 was previously reported to be in development, and now we’ve discovered a new patent application that further proves Microsoft is very interested in joining the growing market for foldable phones.

The patent application, titled “FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE,” focuses on foldable devices, suggesting that the design could work for the Surface Duo 3, which was filed in 2021 and published earlier this year.

As you may know, the Surface Duo has two screens with a hinge that rotates in the middle. Microsoft is working on its successor, which is believed to be a single-screen phone. In this patent application, Microsoft discusses a single foldable panel that can go from zero to 360 degrees.

The images in the patent application show a foldable phone that can switch between a seamless tablet and a one-handed smartphone. This idea may only seem more feasible if Microsoft is able to create a new user interface optimized for this form factor. According to the document, the display of a foldable phone could be bent inward and outward.

That’s interesting, because while phones from companies like Samsung only support folding inward with the second display on top, Microsoft’s idea lets the Surface Duo 3 bend both inward and outward, something no Android manufacturer has tried so far.

Of course, the patent doesn’t necessarily mean that a Surface Duo 3 with this design is forthcoming. However, the patent gives us a better idea of what the company is thinking, and it’s possible that a similar design could be used for the Surface Duo 3 or a future device.

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The Bills had a chance to play one more game to win the game, but the team eventually ran out of time and lost to the Dolphins 19-21. As the cameras turned to the booth where he was watching the game, Dorsey ripped off his headphones, threw his hat and then grabbed his tablet and started slamming it on his desk.

Last weekend, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady slammed his Surface tablet to the ground after his team’s incomplete pass against the Saints. The tantrum even caught the attention of Microsoft’s Surface chief Panos Panay, who responded, “Don’t worry, the Surface should be fine.

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WinFuture is claiming to have information from retailers about the Surface Pro 9 Intel version, with Intel Core i5-1235U and i7-1255U processors.

The Intel Core i5-1235U features a 2+8 design with two large cores up to 4.4GHz and eight smaller cores up to 3.3GHz. This processor delivers a 22 percent increase in performance per core compared to the Surface Pro 8’s Intel Core i5-1135G7.

The Intel Core i7-1255U is also 2+8 cores, with a large core up to 4.7 GHz and a small core up to 3.5 GHz. Based on benchmarks, this is a 12 percent increase in performance per core compared to the Surface Pro 8’s Core i7-1185G7.

The Surface Pro 9 has 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSDs onboard, depending on the model, and the screen display remains unchanged from the previous generation.

Microsoft is planning to launch two new colorways for the Surface Pro 9, with a green version called “Forest” and a blue version called “Sapphire” in addition to the usual silver and black.

The rumors say that the cheapest i5 + 8 GB + 256 GB version of the Surface Pro 9 will cost €1,300 (about $9,100), compared to the previous generation, which started at €1,179, so if the rumors are true, the new Surface Pro will be even more expensive.

The Surface Laptop 5 will also be available with the same Core i5-1235U and i7-1255U processors, starting at €1,200 for the 13.5-inch version and €1,500 for the 15-inch version, according to the media.

According to previous reports, the ARM version of the Surface Pro 9 will be powered by a Snapdragon 8cx Gen3 processor with 16GB of RAM and a single-core score of 1005 and a multi-core score of 5574.

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The FCC stands for Federal Communications Commission and they certify communication products for consumers in the country, meaning that the product has been approved by the US government for electromagnetic interference and other features related to communication.

According to FCC document C3K1997, the Surface Pro 9 can use built-in 5G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0, and offers Wi-Fi 6. This listing explicitly mentions support for “multi-band 5G NR, 802.11b/g/n/ax wireless LAN” confirming our suspicions that the company’s next-generation hardware will support 5G.

It’s also worth noting that, according to the FCC document, the Surface Pro 9 will be powered by an ARM processor. The document also mentions Qualcomm’s Intelligent Transport 3.0, which aims to expand 5G coverage and increase uplink speeds. It also optimizes the transmission of cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas.

Of course, in addition to the Snapdragon chip, the Surface Pro 9 will also be available as a traditional model with a built-in Intel processor.

In one of the FCC listings, Microsoft states that Surface devices support “open and closed configurations”, a phrase previously used in the dual-screen Surface Duo filing. However, network certification suggests that the device in the filing is definitely not a phone. All of these changes should result in better battery, wireless and overall system performance compared to previous Surface Pros, particularly the Surface Pro X series.

The Surface Pro 9 is expected to be announced in October, although an official release date has yet to be announced.

The new devices are expected to include 128GB+ of storage (each offering a choice of 5G and Wi-Fi-only connectivity). Paired with 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage, one of the most powerful versions of the Surface Pro 9 is expected to come with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and it is not known for the time being whether there will be any significant changes to the screen size or overall design of the range.

It’s worth noting that this information is based on the list we’ve seen, and product details aren’t clear until the lineup is confirmed by Microsoft.

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