The Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are ready for Windows Mixed Reality

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Updated onJune 12, 2018

updated onJune 12, 2018

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Windows Mixed Reality is a new type ofVRexperience that recreates the real world invirtual realitywith six WMR headsets in the pipeline. TheWindows 10 Fall Creators Updatealready enhanced Edge’s WebVR 1.1 API so that users can utilize WMR motion controllers forVRcontent with that browser. To follow that up, Microsoft also released new firmware updates to extend WMR support to both theSurface LaptopandSurface Pro.

The new firmware updates have been rolling out since October 18, 2017, consisting of a series of new drivers for theSurfaceLaptop andSurface Pro. The drivers include the new Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter, Intel(R) HD Graphics 620, Marvell AVASTAR Wireless network adapter and Intel(R) Display Audio, all of which are required for WMR functionality.

The new updates don’t just extend WMR support: they also extend the battery life for theSurface Pro, Pro 3 andSurface Book. The Intel(R) Precise Touch Device driver update enablesSurface Prousers to enhance laptop battery life by disabling touch, whileSurface Bookusers get a new Power Slider to improve battery life.

Aside from that, the new update will enhance theSurfaceLaptop’s two-finger scrolling andSurfaceDock stability. However, the emphasis remains extendingWindows Mixed Realitysupport to the device. With the expandedVRframework support for Edge,SurfaceLaptop users can now browse websites and openVRcontent with WMR headsets.

Windows Update should automatically provide the latest updates forSurfaceLaptop andSurface Prousers. However, you can also manually download the MSI updates from the Microsoft Download Center. Add the required update to Windows 10 by pressing theDownloadbutton on one of the pages below:

This latest update further highlights that WindowsMixed Realityis around the corner alongside the first WMR headsets that began to roll out this October.

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