Microsoft has announced a “New Era of Work” event where it is expected to unveil an enhanced Copilot, the next Windows 11 update, and new Surface products aimed at enterprise customers. The event will be held digitally on March 21st at 9:00 AM PDT / 10:30 PM IST. It remains uncertain whether Microsoft will introduce new Surface devices featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite SoC and Intel’s Core Ultra processors.
According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft is gearing up to launch new Surface products, including the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, in the coming weeks. The Surface Pro 10 is rumored to feature an OLED display.
Additionally, the updated Surface devices will be marketed as “AI PCs” and are expected to offer new AI experiences by leveraging on-device NPUs. During MWC 2024, Qualcomm demonstrated the AI prowess of the Snapdragon X Elite’s AI Engine, highlighting its capabilities in comparison to Intel’s NPU found in Core Ultra processors.
The report suggests that Intel Core Ultra-powered new Surface devices could launch in April, while the Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface laptop is expected to launch in June later this year. Additionally, there may be a glimpse into Microsoft’s plans with the new Nuvia-designed ARM processor from Qualcomm, with Oryon cores expected to set a new benchmark in the PC ecosystem, potentially surpassing even Apple’s M-series processors.
Furthermore, the event page teases “Advancing the new era of work with Copilot,” hinting at a new way to interact with Windows Copilot and unlocking new possibilities. Recent updates have already introduced drag-and-drop file support on Copilot. There are also reports suggesting that Microsoft may introduce something called “AI Explorer,” allowing users to search for files, events, and more on their PC using natural language prompts.
Finally, there’s a possibility of new feature updates coming with the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update, which is expected to be available to end-users by October 2024. Are you looking forward to Microsoft’s upcoming event in March? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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