- Microsoft Floor Duo 2 July replace is now accessible.
- The replace is 125MB and brings the OS to model 2022.517.98.
- Whereas there are common enhancements to the OS and system, the digicam and inking acquired some particular enhancements.
Microsoft appears to be on a roll with assist for its dual-screen Floor Duo 2. The crew behind the {hardware} is pushing out its month-to-month July replace, which clocks in at 125MB.
Whereas final month’s replace introduced some new options like messaging Look Bar notifications this month’s focuses on total system efficiency and the digicam.
Right here’s what’s new in accordance with the official changelog (opens in new tab):
- Addresses eventualities outlined within the Android Safety Bulletin—July 2022.
- Improves system stability.
- Improves system efficiency.
- Improves digicam expertise with enhancements to face detection expertise and evening mode pictures.
- Improves ink responsiveness in Workplace Apps (OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Phrase) when writing with a Floor Pen.
We’ll’ should put the replace via its paces, however something that improves stability and efficiency is OK in our e book.
Enhancements to face detection expertise and evening mode pictures are additionally welcomed. Whereas the Floor Duo 2’s’ digicam has dramatically improved over the previous couple of months, any software program tweaks to make it higher will help make up for the {hardware} limitations of this distinctive type issue.
Floor Duo additionally will get an replace
To not be disregarded, Microsoft has additionally up to date the unique Floor Duo with a July replace, though there may be not as a lot to report with this one.
Model 2022.517.57 of the software program brings the next (opens in new tab):
- Addresses eventualities outlined within the Android Safety Bulletin—July 2022.
- Improves system stability.
Whereas not as thrilling the unique Floor Duo is miles forward of the place it was only a yr in the past, and Microsoft retains making small enhancements wherever it could possibly.
Methods to replace Floor Duo / Floor Duo 2
- Connect with a Wi-Fi community.
- Choose Settings in your Floor Duo’s house display.
- Choose System.
- Choose System Replace.
- Choose Examine for replace.
- Choose Restart now.
Hopefully, we’ll see extra enhancements subsequent month as properly to each Floor Duos. Whereas Android 12L remains to be not anticipated till nearer to fall, this replace ought to maintain individuals over for the subsequent few months earlier than that important OS replace (which also needs to come to the unique Floor Duo).
Earlier at present, we reported on just a few new apps that work higher with twin screens, together with Google’s Gboard.