Microsoft’s recent Surface event not only celebrated a decade of Surface products but also served as a platform to unveil new hardware and a surprising new partnership. Here’s everything the company announced.
New Surface Hardware + Microsoft Accessories
- Surface Pro 9 is equipped with a 120Hz refresh rate, HD camera, a choice of processors and Microsoft’s custom upgraded G6 chip for optimal inking. In collaboration with Liberty of London, a limited-edition design and matching keyboard is available to celebrate Surface’s 10-year anniversary.
- Surface Laptop 5 features all-day battery life, a 12th Gen Intel Core and Thunderbolt 4. For the first time, Surface Laptop 5 is co-engineered and verified as an Intel Evo, meaning it’s over 50% more powerful than its predecessor.
- Surface Studio 2+ introduces up to 50% faster CPU performance, improved graphics and a sleek, modern finish.
- Microsoft Adaptive Accessories will be available on 25 October in select markets. Additionally, business and education customers can now 3D print adaptive grips from Shapeways for the Microsoft Business Pen and Microsoft Classroom Pen 2.
- Microsoft Audio Dock features four different ports, a pass-through PC charger and built-in Omnisonic speakers for premium sound.
- Microsoft Presenter+, the first Microsoft Teams-certified presentation control, allows you to advance slides, mute/unmute, join meetings and raise your hand.
- Devices and accessories are available for pre-order today at Microsoft Store on microsoft.com and other major retailers. They will be available in select markets beginning October 25.
New creator tools in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Edge and Bing
- In preview, Microsoft Designer is a free graphic design app that helps you create stunning designs and graphics. Designer will generate unique-to-you designs and offer personalised recommendations through cutting-edge AI from Microsoft and integrates image-generating AI from DALL-E 2.
- Microsoft Create is a free one-stop-shop website for getting you started with creating videos, graphic designs, documents, presentations and more with templates and tips.
- Clipchamp video editing officially joins the Microsoft 365 family.
- Shopping in Microsoft Edge sidebar uses AI to analyse product information to making shopping easier.
- In preview, Image creator in Bing allows you to create original images leveraging DALL-E 2.
Apple Integrations in Windows 11
- Microsoft is introducing new Apple integrations in Windows 11. Through a new integration with iCloud and the Photos app in Windows 11, you will soon be able to access your iPhone photos and videos on your Windows devices. Apple Music and the Apple TV app are available on Xbox consoles and will launch on Windows next year. Please see this blog for additional details.
