Microsoft’s canceled Surface Duo 3 was aiming to be a true foldable

It could have been a signficant upgrade over the Surface Duo 2.

Microsoft’s canceled Surface Duo 3 was aiming to be a true foldable
Microsoft Surface Duo 3 Neon patent schematic.
Credit: USPTO
  • A new patent filing has given us a look at Microsoft’s canceled Surface Duo 3.
  • The patent showcases the updated design and highlights planned improvements, like a cover screen, foldable display, and magnetic accessory support.

Microsoft’s canceled Surface Duo 3 has popped up in a new patent filing, giving us a look at how the company could have refined its unique design approach.

Windows Central has shared images from a new patent (via Patently Apple) showcasing an unreleased Microsoft device codenamed Neon. The device appears to have the same general shape and 180-degree hinge as its predecessors, but it reportedly packed a slew of noteworthy improvements.