14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft is betting big on hardware now, so in addition to the Surface Duo Android device, the Surface lineup of PCs, and the Surface Headphones, the software giant also has its very own earbuds.
Simply called Surface Earbuds, this device launched earlier this year with a very clean design that aligns with the Surface brand, and is now available for purchase in select countries.
Today, Microsoft has released the first firmware update for the Surface Earbuds after the day-one patch that was announced earlier this year.
In other words, Microsoft launched the Surface Earbuds, and together with them, it also offered a first firmware update out of the box. But the very first post-release update is going live today for those who purchased the device, and it increases the version to 3.0.0.6.
Just one change this time
The update doesn’t bring breaking changes, but for those using the Surface Earbuds, it might really come in handy. There’s just a change in there, with Microsoft explaining what the update does:
“Enables an option within the Surface Audio app that allows the ability to turn on or off using the aptX codec. When turned off, Surface Earbuds will use the SBC codec.”
To install the new firmware update, you must use the dedicated Surface Audio app that checks for new versions and automatically takes care of everything with almost no input required on your side. The same app can also be used to update the firmware version of the Surface Headphones, so if you have both devices, you can stick with Surface Audio for the whole thing.
The app is available in the Microsoft Store, and it is obviously offered free of charge. It is recommended that you use one of the latest Windows 10 versions, such as the May 2020 Update, to run the app.