Microsoft has finally rolled out the Android 11 update for its first Android smartphone, the Surface Duo. This device featured a unique dual display design, but suffered from a number of issues.
For those unaware, the device was quite expensive at launch and faced a number of bugs and issues despite being marketed as a dual display based multitasking platform. A number of buyers were also left disappointment as the Surface Duo did not receive the Android 11 update last year. Now, despite Android 12 already being available in the market, the American tech giant has finally rolled out the Android 11 build for the device.
In other words, the Microsoft Surface Duo is a whole update cycle behind, but its better late than never. Talking about the update, the device now runs on version number 2021.1027.156, which is currently being rolled out to unlocked Surface Duo users in North America and Europe. On the other hand, carried variants will receive an update later on. The latest update brings Android 11 alongside the latest January 2022 security patch, improvements and customization as well for the multitasking, folding actions, and other built in apps.
Other certain notable updates include:
- Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose specific apps to automatically span across both screens when you open them.
- Xbox Game Pass: Discovery and play games from the cloud with an on-screen controller. Some devices, accessories, and software sold separately. Additional fees and/or subscriptions required for some apps and features.
- Photos by OneDrive: New dual-screen enhanced experience for viewing and editing photos in the OneDrive app.
You can check out the full list of features by clicking here.
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