Surface Pen Archives - WinBuzzer https://winbuzzer.com/tag/surface-pen/ Microsoft News and more Mon, 25 May 2020 12:51:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://winbuzzer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-winbuzzer_logo_square_transparent-512px-150x150.png Surface Pen Archives - WinBuzzer https://winbuzzer.com/tag/surface-pen/ 32 32 Microsoft Surface Duo to Have Robust Surface Pen Support https://winbuzzer.com/2020/05/25/microsoft-surface-duo-to-have-robust-surface-pen-support-xcxwbn/ Mon, 25 May 2020 12:51:40 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1857400

Microsoft has made numerous tweaks to Android to ensure the Surface Duo and Surface Pen function seamlessly on the platform.

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Surface Duo Emulator Provides Surface Pen Integration Details https://winbuzzer.com/2020/04/08/surface-duo-emulator-provides-surface-pen-integration-details-xcxwbn/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:05:48 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1854219

The Surface Duo will support the Surface Pen with customizations, although customers will need to buy the Pen separately.

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Microsoft Describes a Tablet UI That Could Fulfill Windows 10X Promise of Pen-First UI https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/04/microsoft-describes-a-tablet-ui-that-could-fulfill-windows-10x-promise-of-pen-first-ui-xcxwbn/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:04:03 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849055

A new demonstration from Microsoft Research shows how a pen could one day interact with Windows 10X on the Surface Neo.

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Microsoft Surface Pen Wireless Charger Receives FCC Greenlight https://winbuzzer.com/2019/10/01/microsoft-surface-pen-wireless-charger-receives-fcc-greenlight-xcxwbn/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:55:27 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848233

A wireless charger for a redesigned Surface Pen has received certification from the FCC and is likely to debut at Microsoft’s hardware event tomorrow.

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FCC Filing Suggests Microsoft’s next Surface Pen Could Have Wireless Charging https://winbuzzer.com/2019/09/20/fcc-filing-suggests-microsofts-next-surface-pen-could-have-wireless-charging-xcxwbn/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:49:44 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848023

An FFC filing by Microsoft includes a pen with coils inside, hinting that the company is planning to ditch AAA batteries with its next release.

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Windows 10 APIs Hint at a Possible Surface Pen Dock https://winbuzzer.com/2019/06/21/windows-10-apis-hint-at-a-possible-surface-pen-dock-xcxwbn/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:27:32 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1846123

API references point to a Pen Dock with Windows 10 support, lining up with earlier patents for a charging and docking station.

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Microsoft Surface Pen Patent Suggests Apple Touch Bar-Style Digital Strip https://winbuzzer.com/2019/06/17/microsoft-surface-pen-patent-suggests-apple-touch-bar-style-digital-strip-xcxwbn/ Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:50:24 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1846002

A new Microsoft patent for a Surface Pen update showcases a digital strip that will allow the pen to act as a standalone computing device.

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Microsoft Patents a Wacky Surface Pen That Doubles as an Earpiece https://winbuzzer.com/2019/06/14/microsoft-patents-a-wacky-surface-pen-that-doubles-as-an-earpiece-xcxwbn/ Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:37:51 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1845975

Microsoft's Surface Pen patent would let it wrap around the ear for a traditional earpiece form-factor while retaining full functionality. The document also hints at a dual-screen foldable.

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Microsoft Patent Describes Surface Pro Stylus Mouse Replacement https://winbuzzer.com/2019/05/28/microsoft-patent-describes-surface-pro-stylus-mouse-replacement-xcxwbn/ Tue, 28 May 2019 17:43:22 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1845610

A new patent describes a new stylus technology for Surface Pro stylus that will allow the same functionality as a mouse.

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Microsoft Patents Detail Proposed Surface Dial and Surface Pen Changes https://winbuzzer.com/2019/01/16/microsoft-patents-detail-proposed-surface-dial-and-surface-pen-changes-xcxwbn/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:32:11 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1843181

Microsoft has filed a pair of patents describing proposed touch features for Surface Dial and Surface Pen peripheral devices.

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New Surface Pro Firmware Makes Surface Pen More Accurate https://winbuzzer.com/2018/08/10/new-surface-pro-firmware-makes-surface-pen-more-accurate-xcxwbn/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:58:06 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1840500

Microsoft has finally fixed a problem with the Surface Pro where the Surface Pen was not accurately interacting with the screen.

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Microsoft’s Latest Surface Pen Patent Would Make Scrolling Easier https://winbuzzer.com/2018/02/16/microsofts-latest-surface-pen-patent-make-scrolling-easier-xcxwbn/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:00:29 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1837661

Microsoft has dreamed up a new use for the Surface Pen's retention clip, but software fixes could be a better alternative. It's not clear if the functionality will make it to market.

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Microsoft Surface Pen Not Working Following Windows 10 Fall Creators Update https://winbuzzer.com/2017/11/06/microsoft-surface-pen-not-working-following-windows-10-fall-creators-update-xcxwbn/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:03:05 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1835522

Since the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the Surface Pen has not been pairing with devices and some features are not working.

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Microsoft Ditches Surface Pen Loop in Favor of Inductive Charging Patent https://winbuzzer.com/2017/09/04/microsoft-ditches-surface-pen-loop-favor-inductive-charging-patent-xcxwbn/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:30:29 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1833772

The company has updated a Surface Pen patent from last year to reflect the new magnetic attachment capabilities of the active pen. The new filing suggests the pen will be able to charge inductively while attached to a Surface device.

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Microsoft’s Surface Mini Was a Thing, here it Is https://winbuzzer.com/2017/06/30/microsofts-surface-mini-thing-xcxwbn/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:20:34 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1831843

The Surface Mini was often rumored to be released but never made it to market. A new report has uncovered the tablet and all the details.

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Microsoft’s Original Plan for Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL Included Pens and Advanced Touch Features https://winbuzzer.com/2017/05/26/microsofts-original-vision-lumia-950-lumia-950-xl-leaked-xcxwbn/ Fri, 26 May 2017 17:39:00 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1830757

Windows Central has revealed an internal video which shows some of the original marketing plans for the two phones, including a pen and the smart cover.

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Microsoft Whiteboard: New App for Collaborative Inking Coming to Windows 10 https://winbuzzer.com/2017/05/24/whiteboard-microsofts-app-collaborative-inking-coming-windows-10-xcxwbn/ Wed, 24 May 2017 12:35:08 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1830676

The company has unveiled the application which is available in private preview on Surface Hub devices, and for education customers. It will expand to other Windows 10 devices later this year.

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Microsoft Announces New Surface Pen with 4,026 Levels of Pressure Sensitivity https://winbuzzer.com/2017/05/23/microsoft-announces-new-surface-pen-4026-levels-pressure-sensitivity-xcxwbn/ Tue, 23 May 2017 16:47:26 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1830672

The new Surface Pen will be compatible with many previous models and support true tilt functionality for the first time, as well as a lower latency and new colors. It will be available for pre-order in the coming weeks.

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Microsoft Announces Surface Pro: 7th Gen Intel Core, 13.5 Hour Battery Life, LTE, Starting at $799 https://winbuzzer.com/2017/05/23/microsoft-presents-new-799-surface-pro-xcxwbn/ Tue, 23 May 2017 12:07:31 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1830639

The Surface Pro will launch at $799 with an Intel Core i7 processor, 13.5 hours of battery life, and a new, 165-degree hinge. The device will be available in 26 markets on June 15.

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Design of next Microsoft Surface Pro Leaks Online https://winbuzzer.com/2017/05/19/design-next-microsoft-surface-pro-leaks-online-xcxwbn/ Fri, 19 May 2017 10:25:34 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1830573

The Surface Pro leak reveals very minimal changes to appearance, the focus being an underlying hardware refresh. However, the launch will come with a number of modified accessories.

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Microsoft´s Surface Pro 5 Might Miss Intel´s Kaby Lake https://winbuzzer.com/2017/03/24/surface-pro-5-might-miss-intels-kaby-lake-xcxwbn/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:09:49 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1828820

Rumors around a trailer of the upcoming movie Alien: Covenant suggests Microsoft’s highly-anticipated tablet might be featuring an AMD chipset instead of Intel hardware.

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Microsoft is Selling Entry-Level Surface Pro 4 Without the Surface Pen https://winbuzzer.com/2017/03/06/microsoft-selling-entry-level-surface-pro-4-without-surface-pen-xcxwbn/ Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:50:01 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1828251

For the first time, Microsoft is selling a Surface Pro 4 variant without the Surface Pen. While this likely has no long-term significance for the Surface Pro 5, it means users can no longer buy the Core m3 SKU with a pen in the U.S.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Now Available Without Surface Pen https://winbuzzer.com/2017/01/23/microsoft-surface-pro-4-now-available-without-surface-pen-xcxwbn/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:27:01 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1826585

For the first time on its official U.S. store, Microsoft is offering the base model Surface Pro 4 without the Surface Pen. This results in a $100 saving, or a saving of $40 with the pen if customers can creative.

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Microsoft Patents Surface Pen Strap that Doubles as a Charger https://winbuzzer.com/2016/11/09/microsoft-patents-surface-pen-strap-doubles-charger-xcxwbn/ Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:43:02 +0000 http://winbuzzer.com/?p=1823440

In a new patent filing, Microsoft shows how a small strap for the Surface Pen can connect the accessory to a Windows 10 device and charge the Pen through a USB connection.

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Microsoft Shares Technical Details about Its New Surface Pen https://winbuzzer.com/2016/06/17/microsoft-releases-video-demo-new-surface-pen-xcxwbn/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:05:35 +0000 http://www.winbuzzer.com/?p=1817133

As Microsoft Surface Devices' Director of Program Management, Thuvara explains the primary goal of the new Surface Pen is to deliver the best writing and drawing instrument in the digital domain through a natural, comfortable user experience. “Getting the comfort right is the focus of shape, weight and balance. The felt-tip pen feels perfect against […]

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