Yesterday, Microsoft released the July 14 update for the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. On top of that, this firmware update adds stability and performance improvements.
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Rumors surrounding the new tablet have continually indicated that it will end up featuring Intel’s Kaby Lake processor, though Microsoft has yet to formally address this particular bit of online chatter.
At the time, we noted what drivers had been updated, but Microsoft had yet to refresh their Surface Update History page. Additionally, the updated Surface System Aggregator Firmware driver makes the keyboard more stable once the device comes out of hibernation or standby mode.
Screen rotation issues have also been fixed with the latest Intel HD Graphics Driver to stand by for an important update.
According to Ecumenical News, a lot of rumors have floated various possible release dates for this device.
This week, Microsoft has revealed that it will soon begin offering its enterprise users a subscription option for Windows 10, allowing companies to pay $7 per month or $84 per year for a Windows 10 license, rather than bulk-buying full licenses for the OS.
v1.1.662.0 (Surface Pro 4/Surface Book) – Improves device usability while the device is in tablet mode. Also, the new firmware will include all updates introduced via Windows Update prior to Thursday’s release in case some users have yet to update their device.
Microsoft driver update for Surface Touch: increases overall stability and addresses issues in touch, pen ink, and barrel button eraser scenarios.
While speculation continues over the release of the Surface Pro 5, Microsoft has been repairing some problems associated with the touchscreen and performance of its Surface Pen on its current range of Surface devices.
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Consumers not wanting to manually download the new firmware and drivers can just let Windows 10 upgrade for them through Windows Update.
