The Microsoft Surface Duo will receive an update to Android 11 in mid-2021, according to reports from German retailer Dr Windows. The news has since been corroborated by Windows Central and coincides with the imminent launch of the dual-screen phone in the UK, Canada, Germany and France in February. During a Surface Duo press conference with Microsoft USA, representatives discussed updating the operating system on "summer" devices in 2021, which means users can expect Android 11 to hit the Surface Duo anytime between June and August of this year. The Surface Duo was initially launched in September 2020 in the United States, when the device was promised to receive regular software updates. Microsoft didn't fully follow through on that promise in the months that followed, but the news that Android 11 is coming to the Surface Duo is welcome given its imminent availability.
Long time to come
Apparently, the reason for the delay is important. Microsoft and Google have reportedly teamed up to bring all developments related to dual-screen operation to the Android core, suggesting that many of the changes Microsoft made to improve the Surface Duo's dual screens will also be incorporated into the Android core. code. android. In theory, this will make the feature available to other Android manufacturers, which is good news for LG and Asus, but seems rather frustrating for Surface Duo owners who were hoping for some degree of exclusivity with their device. Either way, a mid-year release date seems a bit excessive considering Microsoft has been working on the update since June of last year, even before the Surface Duo was available in the US. The software giant even bought Movial, the company that originally developed Android for the device. At least it's on its way, we suppose. See all prices (11 found) Show more offers Powered by
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