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2021
Microsoft launches Surface Duo 2
Microsoft launched the Surface Duo 2, its second-generation dual-screen Android smartphone, at an event on Wednesday. The device was available to preorder at the time of reporting.
2021
Microsoft announces new and refreshed Surface devices
Microsoft announced several Surface devices, including the Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Go 3 and Surface Duo 2. The article also reports a Wi-Fi-only model of the existing Surface Pro X.
2021
Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 8 and Wi-Fi-only Surface Pro X
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 8 with screen, processor, and storage upgrades, and a cheaper Wi-Fi-only version of the Surface Pro X. Pre-orders were available; the Pro 8 was scheduled to ship October 5.
2021
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Studio
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Studio, a new 2-in-1 device that functions as a laptop and can fold into a tablet-like device. Pre-orders began on the announcement day, and the device was scheduled to ship on October 5.
2021
Microsoft enables password removal for consumer accounts
Microsoft announced that users can remove passwords entirely from their Microsoft accounts, making the passwordless sign-in feature available to all consumers. Users must install the Microsoft Authenticator app to use the option and can add a password again later.
2021
Honor and Microsoft announce strategic partnership
Honor announced a partnership with Microsoft to work together on technology solutions; the article says the announcement did not specify particular work.
2021
EY Australia launches EY Protected SOC
EY Australia launched the EY Protected SOC security operations centre offering, combining its own solutions with solutions from SecureWorx and Microsoft.
2021
Dada, JD.com and Microsoft form strategic partnership
Dada, JD.com and Microsoft formed a strategic partnership to promote digital transformation of physical stores and develop a one-hour instant-retail model for consumer electronics and 3C products. Nearly 100 Microsoft-authorized retailer stores in 32 cities had joined the service and were being added to JD Daojia and JD platforms.
2021
Microsoft announces acquisition of TakeLessons
Microsoft announced its acquisition of TakeLessons, an online learning platform, to expand its presence in the digital learning market.
2021
Microsoft launches Windows 11 advertising campaign
Microsoft launched an advertising campaign to promote Windows 11, beginning with a 60-second video ad.
2021
Microsoft acquires TakeLessons
Microsoft acquired TakeLessons, an online and in-person tutoring platform. The deal terms were not disclosed.
2021
Microsoft announces acquisition of Clipchamp
Microsoft announced that it would acquire Clipchamp, an Australian technology startup that develops video-editing software. Financial details were not disclosed.
2021
Microsoft launches Microsoft Start news service
Microsoft launched Microsoft Start, a personalized news service available as a website and mobile app and integrated with other Microsoft products. The rollout began on the article’s publication date.
2021
LX Semicon and Microsoft collaborate on 3D sensing solutions
LX Semicon and Microsoft announced a collaboration to develop 3D sensing solutions for applications including IoT, logistics, and automobiles. LX Semicon also joined Microsoft's Azure Depth Platform program as a strategic partner.
2021
Azure Spring Cloud Enterprise introduced
Microsoft introduced Azure Spring Cloud Enterprise, a managed Spring service tier that adds commercial VMware Tanzu components and is currently in preview.
2021
Microsoft partners with NIOS on customised classes and learning platform
Microsoft partnered with India's National Institute of Open Schooling to build customised classes, labs and sessions and provide a technology platform with learning and assessment services.
2021
Microsoft announces the general availability of Windows Server 2022
Microsoft announced the general rollout of Windows Server 2022.
2021
CubicFarms announces collaboration with Microsoft on cloud services
CubicFarms announced that it selected Microsoft technology and would work with Microsoft cloud services for its next generation of indoor farming technologies.
2021
Microsoft revises Windows 11 supported CPU list
Microsoft revised the list of CPUs officially supported by Windows 11, adding 10 Intel 7th-generation Core chips and additional Intel Xeon W-Series chips; it said no more AMD Ryzen 1000 series chips would be added.
2021
Microsoft rolls out an updated PC Health Check app to Windows Insiders
Microsoft began rolling out a revamped PC Health Check app to Windows Insiders. The update provides more information about why a PC does not meet Windows 11 minimum requirements and links to support articles.