14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft Surface Duo is the company’s first Android device, and the experience is powered by Microsoft Launcher, the software giant’s very own launcher built for Google’s operating system.
And while Microsoft keeps polishing the experience with Microsoft Launcher for all devices out there, it goes without saying a key focus is also bringing new capabilities that are specifically aimed at the Duo.
And this is exactly what the latest update does, as it includes a series of important improvements for the Surface Duo.
The new version is 6.2.201102.92686, and it comes with a screen time feature on Surface Duo. This feature has become quite a big thing lately, so it’s good to see the Surface Duo finally providing users with more information on how exactly they’ve been using the device lately and for how long.
In addition, the new launcher version also includes support for overview on a single screen, while also improving the way the feed page is loaded in landscape and concurrent with another app.
Surface Duo international launch
Microsoft explains in the changelog (which is available at the end of the article) that the new Microsoft Launcher update also includes keyword search in Office apps.
Needles to say, this is quite an important update for the Surface Duo, and it comes just at the right time. The company is working on bringing the Duo to more countries out there, so it’s critical for the software giant to make sure everything is running properly before the international launch of the device happens officially.
This is projected to take place in the spring of the next year, with Microsoft to share more info as we get closer to this month.
In the meantime, here’s the full Microsoft Launcher changelog:
- Improvements on opening feed page in landscape and concurrent with another app on Surface Duo
- Support overview on single screen of Surface Duo
- Support screen time on Surface Duo
- Improvement on app group creation flow via context menu
- Multi-touch of app icon repositioning supported on home screen
- Support keyword search in Office apps
- Improvements on spacing and icons consistency in app drawer
- Fixed known bugs on app drawer, app icon size, folder swipe up gesture