Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo lineup of smartphones have not met with much success. The original Surface Duo was a novel concept, let down by its old hardware and poor software experience.

The Surface Duo 1 and 2 may be getting a major update in the next few weeks. The update could be based on Android 12L with Windows 11-inspired elements.

Gustave Monce (@gus33000) has released new drivers for the original Surface Duo running Windows 11. Version 2305.25 adds several stability enhancements plus lays the foundation for future reworkings.

The Surface Duo 2 screens work largely independently of each other, however, and I'd argue that the wider aspect ratio generally makes for a better side-by-side portrait experience, anyway.

While the Surface Duo is not intended to run Windows 11, those brave and tech-savvy enough to experiment with the PC operating system on the mobile device will enjoy a unique mobile experience.

The Surface Duo 3 will supposedly use a foldable screen instead of sticking with its original dual-screen design. Microsoft may also be working on a new “mainstream” slab-style phone.

On Android 10 and 11, the Surface Duo featured a relatively stock experience. There is now “unified iconography, colors and UI controls,” as well as new Quick Settings and System Settings.

Surface Duo now looks like a Windows 11 device, but this is still Android 12L With the newest Android 12L, Microsoft is making use of Android 12L theming to make the interface look more like the ...

Almost 6 years after it was first announced, I finally got my hands on Microsoft's canceled Surface Neo with Windows 10X.

The Surface Duo has proven to be a solid device with a lot of utility around information management. With 12L and more apps supporting the form factor, the value of that utility can only increase.