Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 just got a firmware update; here’s what’s new

The Surface Laptop 3 is the latest Surface device to get a firmware update.

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What you need to know

The Surface firmware update marathon continues. TheSurface Laptop 3just received a firmware update, joining the Surface Laptop Go, Go 2, Laptop Go, Laptop, and Laptop 2 that alsorecently got firmware updates. That means that quite a few of thebest Surface PCshave gotten an update over the last few days.

The Surface Laptop 3 firmware update improves performance and security but doesn’t include any new features. Here’s the completechangelog:

The firmware update started rolling out on March 8, 2021, so you should be able to grab it through Windows Update now.

If you’re looking for more exciting Surface news, recent reports suggest that aSurface Laptop 4is on the way. We don’t know all of the details about the device at this time but allegedleaks of its CPU specsrecently emerged online.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.