Neowin News Feed for: Pen

Motorola reportedly producing a pen-equipped smartphone this year

Rich Woods — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:24:01 +0000

According to a new report, Motorola might be shipping a pen-equipped smartphone this year, allowing it to compete with the few competitors, like LG and Samsung, that make similar devices. Read more...

Samsung announces premium 2-in-1 Galaxy Chromebook starting at $999.99

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:00:02 +0000

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Chromebook, a 2-in-1 device that is due to go on sale sometime in the first quarter. The Galaxy Chromebook is available in two colours and will cost $999.99. Read more...

Windows 10 Mail app's new inking feature is now available for everyone

Abhay V — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 21:20:01 +0000

The Windows 10 Mail app was updated with inking support for Insiders in the Fast Ring in June, adding the ability to draw on email messages. The feature is now rolling out to all Windows 10 users. Read more...

Samsung announced new Windows 10 PCs from its Notebook 9 series

Rich Woods — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 02:50:02 +0000

Today, Samsung announced some new Notebook 9 and Notebook 9 Pen laptops and convertibles that the company will be showing off at CES. They include eighth-generation Intel processors and more. Read more...

Surface Pen gets demoed on Lumia smartphone prototype

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:30:01 +0000

Microsoft had some pretty big plans for the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Their vision was never fully realized, but a new video shows off a Lumia prototype with support for the Surface Pen. Read more...

Microsoft Research demos simultaneous touch and stylus input on tablets

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 06 May 2017 19:52:01 +0000

In a recent YouTube video, Microsoft Research showed off its implementation of simultaneous input from both touch and a pen, and how the combination can enable interesting new functions. Read more...

Ahead of official announcement, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S3 shows up in another leaked image

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:14:01 +0000

The Galaxy Tab S3 has been the target of numerous leaks and rumors so far. Now, just days ahead of the expected official unveiling, the Tab S3 has shown up in yet another leaked image. Read more...

Microsoft adds support for Surface Dial, new touch features, inside of Maps

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:18:01 +0000

The latest version of the Maps app for Windows 10 comes with a number of new features for touch, Pen and Dial users. However, all of the new additions also work well with mouse and keyboard. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Surface fixes, Apple vs the FBI, Windows 10 builds and oh so many leaks

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 11:32:01 +0000

It's been quite an important week in tech news with countless leaks, lots of Windows 10 news, new handsets and the brewing of an epic fight between Apple and the FBI in the name of freedom. Read more...

Microsoft patents stylus that can scan colors and textures from the real world

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has patented a special kind of stylus, or pen, that could not only detect and reproduce the colors found in the real world but also detect an object's texture and surface. Read more...

What to expect at Microsoft's devices event and how to watch it

Usama Jawad — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has tons of devices to announce at its hardware event on 6th October including the Lumia flagships, the Surface Pro 4 and an update to the Band wearable. But fret not, we have you covered! Read more...

Microsoft's new Surface commercial puts the pen and Office in the spotlight

Brad Sams — Tue, 26 May 2015 16:51:29 +0000

Microsoft has posted a new Surface 3 commercial to its YouTube account and this time around the advertisement focuses on the pen, office and does so in a 15 second spot. Read more...

Microsoft adds a bit of color to the Surface pen, now comes in blue, red, and black

Brad Sams — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:48:01 +0000

If you want to add a bit of color to your Surface pen, Microsoft will be releasing new pen color options and the accessory will work with both the Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3. Read more...

Microsoft enables new functionality for Surface Pro 3 Pen, Surface RT updated too

Brad Sams — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:56:01 +0000

Today is Patch Tuesday, and Microsoft has released an update for the Surface Pen on the SP3, while the older Surface RT is getting some love this time around with a new driver too. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly buys N-trig, the company behind Surface Pro 3 pen

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:12:01 +0000

Microsoft is reportedly buying N-trig, the company behind the pen technology that shipped as part of Surface Pro 3. The deal is above $200 million and shows the company's interest in this field. Read more...

HP's new 8-inch Pro Tablet includes Windows 8.1, 3G and stylus support

Andy Weir — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:46:01 +0000

HP's new business-focused Windows tablet includes stylus and 3G support, 8MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash, 2GB RAM, up to 64GB storage, and the option to pre-install Windows 8.1 Pro. Read more...

TechSpot: It's time to reinvent the digital pen

Julio Franco — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:42:01 +0000

For the pen to ever have mainstream adoption, it should be used consistently no matter where you are, like the mouse or keyboard. Ideally, you should be able to write, draw and mark-up with the pen... Read more...

You will soon be able to adjust the pen sensitivity of the Surface Pro 3

Brad Sams — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 02:42:01 +0000

If you are a graphic artist using the Surface Pro 3, you will soon be able to adjust the sensitivity curves of the pen which will be a seriously welcomed feature for its users. Read more...

LG reveals the G3 Stylus, a new handset at an "exceptional price"

Andy Weir — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:52:10 +0000

LG has announced the G3 Stylus, a "G3 variant" that includes a pen, but which has far less impressive specs than the flagship - offering a 1.3GHz CPU, 960x540px display, 1GB RAM and no 4G LTE support. Read more...

Surface Pro 3: Don't call it a stylus, this pen might be the best peripheral yet

Brad Sams — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:46:50 +0000

Microsoft's Pro 3 comes with a pen inside the box, but this is not an ordinary stylus.. as it features 3 buttons and a software suite that enhances the peripheral to new levels of usability. Read more...

Curious why the Surface Pro 3 doesn't have a garage for the pen? Here's why

Brad Sams — Fri, 23 May 2014 11:46:14 +0000

Microsoft makes a big deal about the inclusion of a pen on its Surface Pro 3 and rightfully so - it's a great tool. But why is there not a dedicated garage to store the pen safely when travelling? Read more...

Microsoft working to boost digital ink support across Windows, Office, Surface

Andy Weir — Sat, 17 May 2014 18:22:12 +0000

Details emerge of a 'One Microsoft Ink' strategy to improve support for digital ink and pen input across Microsoft products, including Windows, Office, Surface and Perceptive Pixel touchscreens. Read more...