Subj : Good news Microsoft Surface laptop fans, you're getting 6 years o
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Nov 07 2023 05:15:05

Good news Microsoft Surface laptop fans, you're getting 6 years of software 
updates

Date:
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:03 +0000

Description:
Recent models and a few older ones will receive expanded support to increase 
their longevity.

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 Microsoft will now offer Surface laptops released after January 1, 2021, six 
years worth of driver and firmware updates as part of a new effort to 
increase device longevity. 

Firmware updates, as Windows Central points out in their coverage , are 
designed to make the device work better from overall performance improvements 
to brand few features. Whats interesting is this expansion appears to have 
been implemented in early October according to the date on the official 
support page . This coincides with the launch of the Surface Laptop Go 3 , 
however, no one knew about these changes until recently. 

The page lists every single model that will gain extended support with the 
end of servicing date in the right column. This includes, but is not limited 
to, the Surface Pro 8 , the Surface Laptop Studio , and Surface Go 3 ; all of 
which will receive their final patch on October 5, 2027. A few exceptions 

Additionally, there wont be any changes made to OS updates. Surface laptops 
will continue to receive Windows OS feature and security patches as per the 
companys Lifecycle Policy. The Surface Duo 2 tablet, on the other hand, is 
staying the same. Its last update is still set for October 21 of next year. 

Most Surface models released before January 1, 2021, will stick to the old 
four-year plan although there are a few exceptions. A handful will gain the 
expanded support, but it wont be the full six years; its more like 
five-and-a-half years. For example, the Surface Laptop 3 , released in 
October 2019, has its end-of-service date set for July 2024. 

We couldnt help but wonder if Microsoft was inspired by Google when it 
decided to expand patch rollout. Back in September, Google announced it will 
begin giving Chromebooks longer software support. Theyre both very similar 
plans, although Microsofts promise isnt as generous as Googles 
10-year-pledge. Still, its good to see tech companies extend the lifespan of 
their hardware. 

If youre in the market for a new computer, be sure to check out TechRadars 
list of the best Windows laptop for 2023 . You might also like Microsoft 
really wants your next work laptop to be a Surface How are Chromebooks better 
than Windows laptops? The best student laptops 2023: top laptops for school



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/microsoft-surface-laptops-will-now-get-six
-years-of-software-updates


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