It’s official: the troubled Surface Duo is now last-gen. Microsoft announced its successor, the Surface Duo 2, during its recent fall Surface event, capping off months of rumors and introducing the device alongside the Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, and a bevy of new devices designed to take advantage of Windows 11. The Surface Duo 2 features thinner bezels and the same processor found as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Photo by Becca Farsace / The VergeOn paper, the Surface Duo 2 looks to address many of the aforementioned problems. The Duo 2 also boasts compatibility with Microsoft’s lineup of Surface Pens, including the Surface Slim Pen 2, which can magnetically dock and charge wirelessly when paired with the optional Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover ($65). The bottom lineOn paper, Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 shows a lot of promise, particularly when compared to its predecessor.

Source: The Nation September 30, 2021 16:30 UTC