[Updated with changelog] Microsoft releases a new firmware update for the Surface 3

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Another week, another new firmware update for the Surface 3. With the latest update, Microsoft has improved the proximity sensor in the device for broadband and Wi-Fi conenctions. The update also brings improvements for Surface Pen Settings, UEFI, the camera and much more. Here is the changelog:

Surface System Aggregator Firmware

  • v1.0.52500.0 improve proximity sensor for mobile broadband and Wi-Fi connections.

Surface UEFI

  • v1.51116.178.0 adds commercial UEFI features and improves stability of the on-screen keyboard.

Surface Pen Settings

  • v12.0.303.1 improves the stability of the pen settings and prepares for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

Intel(R) AVStream Camera

  • v21.10586.6053.549 improves the stability of the camera.

Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor 2401

  • v21.10586.6053.549 improves the stability of the camera.

Microsoft Camera Front

  • v21.10586.6053.549 improves the stability of the camera.

Microsoft Camera Rear

  • v21.10586.6053.549 improves the stability of the camera.

Surface Platform Power Driver

  • v2.1.65.1 improves battery charging.

You can grab the latest update by heading over to Settings > Update & Security.

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