A tweet sent Thursday by Surface chief Panos Panay suggests that Microsoft's Surface division will be holding an event in Shanghai on May 23rd. We could see the introduction of the Surface Pro 5 and/or the Surface Book 2. And whenever Surface is involved in the introduction of a brand new or updated device, there is always talk about the possible introduction of the mythical Surface Phone.
Just yesterday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that when Microsoft gets back into the handset business, the new models will break the mold, like the Surface line already does with tablets. And speaking about Surface tablets, a rumor we passed along to you last month indicated that there won't be too many changes with the Surface Pro 5. Windows source Paul Thurrott previously said that the new model will carry the Intel Kaby Lake processor. The latter is produced using the 14nm process, and as a result, it should give the tablet improved battery life while allowing it to run faster.
Surface chief Panos Panay disseminates word of the May 23rd event related to the Surface line
It has been 17 months since the release of the Surface Pro 4, which happens to be how long Microsoft waited to launch it following the release of the Surface Pro 3. So that means that the timing is finally right for the Surface Pro 5 to see the light of day. Again, the event will take place on May 23rd. Circle the date on your calendar and stay tuned!
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
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