The first and second-gen Surface Duo have received a new set of unofficial drivers for Windows 10 and 11 with preliminary support for the Surface Dial, Microsoft's forgotten display accessory.
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Microsoft has recently been granted a couple of patents detailing improvements to both the Surface Pen and the Surface Dial. The latter could feature touch-sensitive controls and mousing sensors.
Microsoft released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 4 that finally brings on-screen Surface Dial support. The device now joins the Studio, Book 2, and Pro in supporting the Dial on-screen.
Three months after launching its Surface Laptop, Microsoft has introduced its first deal on the device. It's now offering $150 off the Laptop, when purchased with an accessory priced at $79 or more.
Described by Dell as "the workspace that breaks boundaries", the Canvas is a 27-inch display designed for use with Windows 10 PCs, including a pen, and a rotary input device known as the 'totem'.
Microsoft has introduced a new 'Apps for Surface Dial' collection on the Windows Store, making it easier to find software that supports its rotary controller - but only 17 such apps are listed.
While Microsoft is bringing its Surface Book with Performance base to more markets, it's also opened pre-orders for its Surface Studio all-in-one PC, and Surface Dial tool, in three more countries.
The Surface Dial is a peripheral developed by Microsoft that focus on streamlining the creative and work processes. In a new video, the company details the main features of the device.
Microsoft's first Windows 10 preview build of 2017 brings all sorts of new features, including new additions to its Settings, with more personalization options, and automatic blue light adjustment.
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After meticulously deconstructing Microsoft's new Surface Studio all-in-one desktop PC earlier this week, the iFixit team has turned its attentions to carefully dismantling the Surface Dial too.
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.
Alongside its new Surface Studio all-in-one PC, Microsoft also announced more powerful versions of its Surface Book, which are shipping today - but its new $99.99 Surface Dial is currently sold out.
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Microsoft today unveiled the Surface Studio, its long-rumored all-in-one PC. Alongside it was the Surface Dial, which is an accessory that can be used with all Windows 10 devices.
Microsoft's new Surface Dial is compatible with "any Windows 10-enabled PC, laptop and tablet with the Anniversary Update" - but the degree of compatibility varies depending on the device you use.
A new report suggests that Microsoft's upcoming Surface all-in-one device might be called Surface Studio. The trademark applications also include a device called the Surface Dial.
