Neowin News Feed for: Surface

Rumor: Microsoft testing new Surface RT with Snapdragon 800 chipset

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:03:49 +0100

Sources are reporting that Microsoft is currently testing a new Surface RT with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset inside, as the company continues to offload current stock of the Windows RT tablet Read more...

Looking back: Microsoft Surface, one year on

Andy Weir — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:36:41 +0100

One year after Microsoft surprised the world with the announcement of Surface, we look back on the launch, and reflect on how the tablets have done since then, and what's still to come. Read more...

Surface Pro and Surface RT get new firmware updates

John Callaham — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:31:25 +0100

Microsoft has released their latest monthly firmware updates for the Surface RT and Surface Pro devices, including the promised addition of new functionality for the Surface RT's Touch and Type covers Read more...

Microsoft's product design themes explained in new article

John Callaham — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:22:59 +0100

In a new and extensive article, Microsoft goes over how the company has been changing their product design themes over the last few years and how they have influenced Windows 8, Surface and more. Read more...

Is Microsoft playing with fire by bundling Office with Windows 8.1 tablets?

Robert Brand — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:53:06 +0100

Microsoft is getting aggressive with their tablet plans as they announce Office will be included with all smaller Windows 8.1 devices. Will this attract the wrong type of attention from regulators? Read more...

Software update will improve Microsoft Surface Touch and Type covers

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:53:38 +0100

An update that will launch next week will bring improvements to Microsoft's Surface Touch and Type covers. The update will allow users to select what the top row of keys does. Read more...

Microsoft Surface promoted with new Ghost in the Shell anime short in Japan

John Callaham — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:05:14 +0100

Microsoft is promoting its Surface tablet in Japan by sponsoring a new short Ghost in the Shell: Arise anime film where the tablet is being used extensively by its characters. Read more...

TechEd 2013: Surface deal is a success

Christopher White — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:53 +0100

Microsoft's TechEd Surface deal appears to be a ringing success. The conference hall was bustling with attendees waiting in line for hours to purchase the two Microsoft tablets. Read more...

Gloves Off: Microsoft builds Windows vs. iPad comparison site

Brad Sams — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:23:39 +0100

Microsoft has taken the gloves off and is committed to showing that Windows 8 tablets are superior to the iPad by building a new comparisons site the puts Windows 8 tablets up against the iPad. Read more...

Former Windows head Steven Sinofsky talks about life after Microsoft

John Callaham — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:57:48 +0100

In a Q&A during the All Things Digital conference, Microsoft's former Windows division head Steven Sinofsky talked about his life after leaving the company in November and his thoughts on Windows 8. Read more...

Microsoft corporate PR head: Tablets like the iPad are really PCs

John Callaham — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:48:33 +0100

In a new blog post, Microsoft's corporate communications head Frank X. Shaw stated in his experience, lots of people use their iPads with optional keyboards to work like they would on a PC laptop. Read more...

Want a Surface for 60-80% off? Attend TechEd!

Christopher White — Thu, 30 May 2013 03:12:11 +0100

Do you want a Surface RT with touch cover for $99? Or maybe you'd prefer to buy a 128GB Surface Pro for $399? If that interests you, then fly to New Orleans next week and attend TechEd with us! Read more...

Japan getting 256GB Surface Pro, includes Office 2013

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:03:38 +0100

Microsoft has announced that the Surface Pro will go on-sale in Japan on June 7th, bringing a 256 GB localized model that includes a full copy of Office 2013, while new Touch Covers are also available Read more...

Report: Microsoft wants to sell 25m Surface tablets in 2014 fiscal year

John Callaham — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:29:35 +0100

A report claims that Microsoft has some huge sales goals for its Surface family of tablets, claiming the company is aiming for 25 million of its tablets sold in its 2014 fiscal year. Read more...

Xbox One and Surface look to enhance the NFL experience

Christopher White — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:04:46 +0100

In a partnership with the NFL, Microsoft plans on bringing Surface technology to the sidelines of NFL games. They also have plans to increase interaction between the game and fans with Smartglass. Read more...

From Xbox 360 to next Xbox, Microsoft has launched lots of products in between

John Callaham — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:49 +0100

Microsoft announced the current Xbox 360 console just over eight years ago. Between that day and today's next Xbox reveal, the company has released a ton of new products in other divisions. Read more...

New Surface RT commercial emphasizes features [Update]

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:15 +0100

Microsoft has released a new commercial for its Surface RT tablet that emphasizes features of the tablet itself, unlike previous commercials that focused on keyboard cover accessories. Read more...

Digitimes: 8in Surface to be announced in June

Brad Sams — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:42:04 +0100

Digitimes, who has correclty nailed a few Microsoft rumors in the past, is saying that Microsoft will unveil an 8in Surface in June which would link up nicely with their upcoming BUILD conference. Read more...

Microsoft UK offering free Touch or Type Cover with Surface RT purchase

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:08:40 +0100

Microsoft UK are offering a free Type Cover or Touch Cover with any purchase of a Surface RT between May 15 2013 and June 30 2013. The offer is only valid for residents of the United Kingdom Read more...

Microsoft: 'We need the flexibility of ARM'

Brad Sams — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:26 +0100

Tami Reller, speaking at the JP Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, stated that customer satisfaction with Surface RT has been great and they are in it for the long-haul. Read more...