This story is part of our complete Microsoft Events coverage Microsoft’s Surface and AI event is coming up on September 21, and there are plenty of products that might be announced. While Microsoft itself has kept quiet about it, there are a few new devices and software developments that feel like a safe bet.
The biggest changes are said to be happening on the inside, and a lot can change in two years. The laptop is likely to receive a major upgrade thanks to some of Intel’s best processors. At least two spec configurations are expected, but we might get as many as four. Surface Laptop Go 3 Microsoft’s most budget-friendly laptop, the Surface Laptop Go 3, is another thing that we believe will be on the menu this Thursday. While we don’t know an exact release date, rumor has it that the Surface Laptop Go 3 might hit the market on the same day as the Laptop Studio, meaning October 3.
Surface Go 4 Two years after the Surface Go 3, the fourth iteration of the 2-in-1 laptop is very likely to happen this year. Windows Central speculates that this tablet/laptop combo is going to be more expensive this time around, but the price hike will bring some improvements under the hood. However, although it’s expected to start shipping in October, rumor has it that it will only be sold to commercial customers, with no consumer release being planned at this time.
Perhaps the most notable update that’s likely to make an appearance is Windows Copilot, an AI-powered “virtual assistant” that’s built right into Windows. It’s more than just Bing Chat, which is also part of Windows through the search bar. It’ll be available to use across all apps and programs, and it’ll always be ready to help every user make the most of their PC, be it through guiding them in the event of an issue or helping them customize their experience.
Two other Windows staples, namely Snipping Tool and Photos, may also receive some pretty cool updates. Things like being able to add background blur to photos with a click, or copying text from screenshots, could come in handy. The specs of the Surface Pro 10 remain shrouded in mystery right now. We’re not even sure if it’s going to feature ARM and Intel variants, or if it’ll go with Intel this time around. In the case of Intel, an upgrade to 13-gen processors seems like a pretty safe bet.