Attached is a patent schematic here. Compared to the drop-shaped designs used by phone brands such as Samsung and OPPO, Microsoft’s folding solution is more like an onion, with a flat bottom, which transfers the folding pressure to both sides.

In the design description, Microsoft stated that this foldable device can be unfolded 180 degrees, and there will be no gap in the middle when it is closed, preventing unwanted foreign objects from entering the interior of the device.

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Several Microsoft “portable computing devices” have been certified by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). The FCC did not disclose any information about the device, but foreign media believe that this is the long-awaited Surface Laptop Go 3 or Surface Go 4.

In FCC filings, Microsoft’s new product is labeled “Microsoft Corporation Portable Computing Device” with codes C3K-2067, C3K 2067, C3K2067 and C3K2O60.

Microsoft has previously used the “C3K” certification mark on a number of Surface products, but mostly associated with the Surface Go and Surface Laptop series. It is worth mentioning that Microsoft also received approval for the Intel Wi-Fi 6 module AX201.

According to documents seen by Windows Latest, Microsoft’s next-generation Surface Laptop Go 3 or Surface Go 4 appears to be using Intel’s Wi-Fi 6 network card AX201D2W, supporting the 802.11ax standard and the latest version of the Bluetooth standard.

It was previously reported that Microsoft is expected to launch new products such as Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop Go 3 and Surface Go 4 at this conference. However, there will be no changes in appearance, but the internal CPU and GPU will be upgraded.

In addition, Microsoft will announce more information about Microsoft 365 Copilot productivity services at this event. Microsoft has invited a number of companies to test this service, and the official may announce the official launch date at this conference.

Previously, it was reported that Microsoft would announce relevant information about the “Win12” system at this conference, but the media believed that this was unlikely.

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According to Microsoft:

 Surface and Windows 11 are adaptive, optimizing the tablet, laptop and desktop experience as users change posture, switching between modes with ease and automatically. When the pen is pulled out, the pen menu opens immediately.

Next, Microsoft introduced how Windows 11 can make Surface devices more energy efficient, up to 61%. For example, its dynamic refresh rate technology can switch between 60Hz and 120Hz according to the usage scenario. According to Microsoft:

 Microsoft engineers wanted more processing power for the Surface, but also wanted improved battery life and performance. In addition, designers also want a thinner and lighter form factor. They do this with some subtle innovations, like when workers switch to writing mode, the display automatically boosts to 120Hz for the best stylus experience. Once the Surface switches to another mode, the display reverts to 60Hz to reduce the load on the battery. For all of these challenges, Surface average battery life increased by 61%, allowing employees to work longer between charges.

Of course, Microsoft also talked about improved security, which is one of the main advantages of Windows 11 that the company has been emphasizing. Microsoft claims that businesses and organizations report a 58% reduction in cybersecurity concerns after using Windows 11 Pro devices.

 This is thanks to Microsoft maintaining all the code in the Surface security stack, from the firmware to the operating system to the cloud. Surface devices run the most secure Windows operating system ever, with cryptographic processor security built into the CPU.

Finally, Microsoft talked about the ease of deploying and managing Surface devices with Windows Autopatch. Deployment speed has increased by 25 percent, while help calls have been reduced by 80 percent, resulting in savings of more than $1 million, the company claims.

 Deploying and managing Surface is now easier than ever, with 25% faster deployments and 80% fewer helpline calls. These savings are all thanks to Windows Autopilot, designed, engineered and tested on Surface for a zero-touch deployment experience.

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Microsoft has also opened a dedicated Surface replaceable parts page in the Microsoft Store, mainly to provide self-service repairs for users who are no longer under warranty.

Microsoft also officially provides related maintenance guides, which users can download and read, and repair themselves according to the guides. Note, Microsoft officially only provides parts, and users also need to purchase related maintenance tools through iFixit and other channels.

Microsoft said in a blog post that the service is currently limited to the United States, Canada, and France, and will expand to more countries and regions in the future.

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Microsoft branded computer accessories used to be the market leader. Starting with the introduction of the first Microsoft mouse in 1983, Microsoft has continued to develop various innovative products such as ergonomic keyboards, wireless mice, HD cameras, etc. However, as market competition intensified and user needs changed, Microsoft-branded computer accessories gradually lost their advantages and appeal.

Microsoft launched the Surface brand in 2012 with the aim of creating high-end, stylish and powerful computers and tablet devices. the surface also has its own line of accessories, such as Surface mouse, Surface keyboard, Surface pen and so on. Microsoft also recently announced a new Surface Dock that provides multiple ports and features for any computer.

Microsoft says the Surface brand will be the new anchor of its computer accessories business, and that Microsoft-branded computer accessories will be discontinued when the inventory is depleted. This also means that users who want to buy Microsoft-branded computer accessories will have to hurry up. For those who like Microsoft-branded computer accessories, this may be a small regret.

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Microsoft’s official website that the 60-day extended return terms only apply to orders successfully ordered and paid for Surface host products (excluding the Surface Certified Refurbished series, Surface Business Edition) during the promotional period.

The 60-day period starts from the date the item is signed for, and the promotional period is from on March 31, 2023, to May 6, 2023.

Note that Microsoft Surface / Xbox consoles and Microsoft first-party accessories are not eligible for the 60-day extended return period, and can only be returned or exchanged within 30 natural days of receipt.

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The Surface app is a companion app for Microsoft Surface devices that allows users to view device information and manage a range of settings.

In the latest version 61.23020.81.0, the Surface app optimizes the smart charging experience (only available for products released in 2021 or later) and makes a number of improvements.

• Improved the Smart Charging experience for products released in 2021 or later.
• Added the option to hide product recommendations under Profile-> App Settings-> General-> Recommendations.
• Enhanced the “Provide Feedback” experience.
• Integration with Surface Management Extension app.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

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The Surface Pro 9 will launch in three variants the consumer, commercial, and 5G model. Both the consumer and commercial models will come with Intel 12th generation processors, but the 5G model will launch with a Snapdragon processor. The leak reveals that the Surface Pro 9 will launch with a 13-inch screen with a 50.2WHr battery, available colours are Platinum, Graphite, Forrest, and Sapphire.

Read also: Microsoft Surface might be planning on launching a gaming laptop.

For performance, the Surface Pro 9 will launch with the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U and Core i7-1265U for its consumer version. The commercial version will launch with the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U and the Core i7-1255U. The 5G version of this coming tablet will launch with the Snapdragon 8cx G3 processor, all three versions will offer 8GB and 16GB worth of RAM but the consumer and commercial versions will also have a 32GB RAM option.

For the Surface Laptop 5, rumours claim that it will launch with both 13-inch and 15-inch (both supporting 120Hz refresh rate) screen size options. The processor options on this will be the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U and the Core i7-1265U on its consumer version and the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U and the Core i7-1255U processors for the commercial option. The memory option on this coming laptop will range up to 32GB worth of RAM and its battery capacity will offer up to 19 hours on a single charge.

According to the rumours, the available colours on the Surface Laptop 5 are Platinum and Black. Microsoft Surface will also launch other products during their October 12 event, more details on the products will be available in the coming days. All devices (laptops and PCs) to make the stage during this launch event will run Windows 11 and be available for purchase globally.

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Important: You cannot roll back or uninstall Surface firmware updates after upgrading, so check the list of known issues before installing the latest version.

What’s new in the Surface Laptop Studio firmware update for October 2022
Improved device stability, and reliability and resolved system error checking.

Resolved Japanese IME keyboard issue.

The following is a detailed list of new drivers.

Microsoft has teased a new Surface product event on October 12. The company will announce updated versions of the Surface Pro, Surface Laptop and Surface Studio.

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Recent leaks on a coming laptop for Microsoft show off certain features that are common with gaming laptops. Starting from this said laptop’s screen to its processor and storage capacity, it has max performance written all over itself. But we need to take whatever information from the leaks with a pinch of salt, as Microsoft Surface have made no comments on this coming laptop.

Read also: Acer Chromebook Vero 514 launches with Intel Core processor variants.

From the available information on this coming laptop, it will hold the largest screen size in the history of Surface products. At 16-inches, this gaming-oriented Surface laptop will use a PixelSense Flow Display supporting a 165Hz refresh rate. Currently, the largest screen size on any Surface laptop is 15-inches, found on a configuration of the Surface Laptop 4.

According to our sources, the processor on options on this coming laptop will come from the Intel 12th Gen processors. Sources say that the Microsoft Surface gaming laptop will come in two configurations one using the Intel i5-12500H processor and the second using the Intel i7-12700H processor. For its graphics card, both models will make use of the NVIDIA GeForce GPUs one being the RTX 3050 with 4GB memory and the other the RTX 3070 with 8GB memory.

From available information, the battery capacity on this laptop series will assure users of up to 16 hours of typical usage. The launch date and official specifications of this device are not yet available but we expect to see this device launch before Q2 2023. Pricing will sit within the $1200-$1500 price point judging from the pricing of available Microsoft Surface laptops.

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