Surface Slim Pen now supported in the Surface app
The Surface app has a new update the brings a new first run experience and support for the Surface Slim Pen.
What you need to know
- The Surface app for Windows 10 has a new update.
- The update brings support for the Surface Slim Pen.
- The update also has a new first run experience for pen users.
An update is available for the Surface app on Windows 10. The update brings a new first run experience for pen users and also brings support for the Surface Slim Pen. Aggiornamenti Lumia first broke the news and included details regarding version numbers.
According to Aggiornamenti Lumia, version 42.603 is for the Surface Pro X. The update that's rolling out to other devices is version 42.602.139.0. The main change listed for version 42.602.139.0 is the addition of a first run experience which is outlined in the app's changelog.
The Surface app is a useful tool that allows you to customize Surface devices.
The Surface Pro X releases on November 19. It supports the new Slim Pen that can either be stored in a cradle that comes with the pen or inside the Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard.
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The lightest and thinnest Pro available
Available in a few different configurations, the thinnest and lightest Surface Pro to date is now available for preorder.
New toys
This bundle includes the Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard that features Alcantara and the Surface Slim Pen that charges wirelessly within the keyboard.
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