Microsoft releases big Surface Duo 2 update: Improves touch, camera, Bluetooth, and adds new features
The Surface Duo 2’s December update is now available, coming in at 258MB with a ton of fixes and improvements.
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What you need to know
The MicrosoftSurface Duo 2hasn’t had a significant update since its October 21 release, but that’s changing with the one for December 6. As we have been talking about on the Windows Central Podcast, this update, coming in at 258MB, is quite substantial, and it has with it a significant changelog.
The update, which is now available for all Surface Duo 2s,addressesmany ongoing minor issues:
In addition to fixing a few things, Microsoft is also adding somenewabilities, including:
Being able to launch OneNote by clicking the Surface Slim Pen button is something many have been wanting since day one, so it’s nice to see it here finally. We have heard from sources that, down the road, Microsoft may let users customize which app that button can launch. Additionally, inking on the lock screen is also considered for a later release.
To grab the update on Surface Duo 2, follow these instructions:
The update is 258 MB, so it may take time to download depending on your current internet speeds.
We’ll have more coverage of this update, including a walkthrough of the features, soon.
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