Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central
What you need to know
- The Surface Pro 7 Plus has a new firmware update available.
- The update doesn't include any new features but does have a long list of changes.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 Plus is a business-centered version of Microsoft's popular 2-in-1. It has bumped up internals and optional LTE that make it an ideal choice for business users. If you have a Surface Pro 7 Plus, you can grab a firmware update for it now.
As is normally the case, the firmware update doesn't have any new features. It does, however, have a long list of improvements and bug fixes. Here's everything that's new from the changelog:
| Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
|---|---|
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 27.20.100.9030 - Improves system graphics performance and stability; resolves system bugcheck. |
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics Extn | 27.20.100.9030 - Improves integration between system services. |
| Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller - System devices | 10.29.0.4842 - Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED - System devices | 10.29.0.4842 - Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio - Sound, video, and game controllers | 10.29.0.4842 - Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio - Sound, video, and game controllers | 10.29.0.4842 - Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Precise Touch Device - Human Interface Devices | 3.0.100.241 - Improves device touch response. |
| Intel Wireless Bluetooth - Bluetooth | 22.20.1.1 - Improves Bluetooth stability. |
| Surface Integration - System devices | 30.39.139 - Improves integration between system and pen inking. |
| Surface ME – Firmware | 15.0.1447.1 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Surface System Aggregator – Firmware | 10.101.139 - Improves battery performance, system stability, and system telemetry reporting. |
| Surface UEFI – Firmware | 12.41.141 - Improves system stability and system USB port identification. |
The Surface Pro 7 Plus didn't launch that long ago, so you may still need to catch up on Microsoft's latest 2-in-1. Our executive editor took a thorough look at the device in his Surface Pro 7 Plus review. While the Surface Pro 7 Plus has a dated design, it is one of the best Windows laptops for business users.
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