Microsoft Surface Duo finally gets Android 11 update

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It's been a long wait, but Microsoft is finally rolling out the Android 11 update to unlocked Surface Duos in North America and Europe. Microsoft initially promised the update was coming before the end of 2021. With this update's arrival, we've set our sights on watching out for Android 12, which isn't even available on the Surface Duo 2. 

Windows Central reports that Microsoft is planning to skip Android 12. Instead, it'll jump right into Android 12L, which is built to improve the operating system on larger screens. That would be a more logical option. Hopefully, that arrives quicker than the last update.

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Microsoft Surface Duo to get last year's Android OS before 2021 ends

While Microsoft just launched Surface Duo 2, it doesn't completely forget about the original device. According to the company, the Surface Duo will receive an Android update soon. But it will be Android 11, and it'll be "before the end of this year." That means that even if Android 12 is about to come out soon, the Surface Duo will be around a year behind in software updates. It isn't surprising given the challenges of supporting a dual-screen device.

But as Engadget pointed out, we might see improvements that the Surface Duo 2 is getting with Android 11 on this older device. For one, Android 11 refines the multitasking experience on the Surface Duo 2. Perhaps we can finally see Microsoft iron out the buggy software on the original Duo. At least, that's the hope for that device. 

Microsoft Surface Duo might not get Android 11 until 'mid-year' 2021

Owners of the Microsoft Surface Duo have a bit of a wait until the middle of the year for its Android 11 upgrade, at least according to recent rumours. This late update will mean the foldable device might update this version of the operating system as its next version (Android 12) will come out. 

German outlet Dr. Windows said in a new report that Microsoft USA suggested a summer release for the OS upgrade. The timeline aligns with Windows Central's story of a "mid-year" release for Surface Duo's upgrade. And since the foldable gadget is coming to Canada this week, we will join the wait for this OS update.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold & Fold 2, Note 10+ to get Android 11 on Jan. 20

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Three Samsung Galaxy flagships on Telus are getting the latest Android version. The network's recent software update schedule shows that the Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Z Fold 5G, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will be getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 on January 20. Telus recently rolled out the update to the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. 

If it's the 20th already and you want to check if the update is available for you, you just need to head to Settings > Software Update > Download and install > Install Now to get the latest update. One UI 3.0 provides a refreshed visual design with better performance, making sure your device performs better.