Microsoft Holding An Event On September 22

Microsoft is holding its next event on September 22nd, where it will show off the latest Surface hardware. The event starts at 8AM PT / 11AM ET.

A teaser image shows a side-on look at what appears to be a Surface Pro. Microsoft typically holds a hardware-centric event in the fall. On top of that, the event takes place two weeks before Microsoft releases Windows 11. So be prepared for news on new Surface products and Windows 11. 

You’re invited.

Learn more about the #MicrosoftEvent: https://t.co/tpK3TB8Xxb

— Microsoft (@Microsoft) September 1, 2021

Microsoft Hosting A Surface Event In Shanghai On May 23rd

Microsoft has sent out invites for an event in Shanghai on May 23rd, where it will "show the world what's next." How cryptic, though a tweet from Microsoft's Surface head, Panos Panay, might have spoiled the surprise a bit. We might finally see a follow-up to the Surface Pro 4, as the laptop-tablet hybrid hasn’t seen an update since 2015. Thoughts ?

See you in Shanghai. May 23. #MicrosoftEvent #Surface https://t.co/aMgvkkqE52 pic.twitter.com/vzcK9MqIpf

— Panos Panay (@panos_panay) May 5, 2017

Microsoft Announces The Surface Dial

During the Microsoft October event, the company announced the Surface Dial, a wireless brushed aluminum puck that adds new gestures and functionality to a variety of Surface-friendly apps. It has the ability to quickly flip through document pages like a scroll wheel, adjust screen brightness or audio volume, and rewind through pen strokes like a rotating Ctrl-Z button. But the dial also has the ability to work directly onscreen for additional functions based on the app and the context, like changing paint color without picking up your pen (as seen in the video below). The Surface Dial work with the Surface Studio, Surface Pro 3, Pro 4 and Surface Book (though the on-screen functions will only work with the Studio.) At launch there will be 14 compatible apps, including Sketchable, Spotify and Microsoft Office apps. The Surface Dial is available to pre-order now for $100 and releases on November 10th.

Microsoft Announces The Surface Studio

During the Microsoft October event, the company announced a new desktop iteration of its tablet and laptop line called the Surface Studio. The Surface Studio features a touchscreen and a hinge that allows the 28-inch PixelSense display to be tilted at different angles, offering owners to operate the screen in the position best suited to their work. A Surface Pen is included with the Surface Studio, which features a 6 generation Intel Core i5 with 8GB of RAM (base model) but can go up to an Intel Core i7 and 35GB of RAM. Microsoft has full technical specs available on the Surface Studio's official page. The Studio is set for release on December 15.

Microsoft Is Rumored To Be Working On A Surface Phone

According to Windows Central, Microsoft is moving forwards with plans to develop a new smartphone  being referred to as the "Surface Phone." Hardware specifics regarding the phone are unknown at the moment, with the report saying Microsoft is "currently exploring different technologies." Intel is said to still be involved with the project, and it may have an Intel x86 processor chipset. Does this mean the end of the Lumia phones ? I see this as a way of Microsoft to expand the Surface across there devices. What do you think ?