Microsoft Surface app now supports maps in Find My Device feature
The Surface app has a new feature that makes it easier to locate lost devices.
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What you need to know
Microsoft’s Surface app for Windows recently received an update to version 61.7096.139.0. The update brings a handful of changes and improvements, the most notable of which is maps support for the Find My Device feature. That capability should make it much easier to locate a lost device, which should come as a comfort to Surface owners.
The Surface app allows you to customize the experience of your devices, such as enabling or disabling smart charging. It can also be used to update the firmware of accessories.
Here’s the changelog for the update (viaNeowin):
The other improvements to the Surface app mostly focus on making the app visually better. It now has images for colored accessories like Type Covers and Pens and supports button color enhancements in the Live Chat feature. The Surface app also gained support for deep links to support articles, which should make it easier to find documents to address issues.
In addition to letting users set various aspects of their devices, the Surface app can show important information about hardware, such as model numbers and warranty details. The Surface app comes preinstalled on Surface PCs, including theSurface Pro 8,Surface Laptop 4, andSurface Laptop Studio.
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The Surface app is a handy tool for keeping your Surface accessories up to date. It can also control a variety of settings for Surface devices, such as the Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Laptop 4.
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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_.
