Microsoft is set to introduce the next Surface tablet in late September, according to a new report.
AllThingsD reported that Microsoft plans to debut the second-generation Surface tablet in the coming weeks, but it is unknown if it's the successor of the Surface with Windows RT or Surface with Windows 8 Pro models, or both.
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The report noted Microsoft will not introduce a "mini" variant of the Surface tablet during the alleged Sept. 23 New York City event.
The report comes as Neowin reported on Microsoft's plans to develop a built-in battery cover for the Surface tablets.
According to WinSuperSite's Paul Thurrott, the built-in battery cover has been confirmed and will be compatible with the existing Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet as well as its unreleased successors. The Surface with Windows RT will not be compatible with the new cover.
As Latinos Post reported, the successor of the Surface with Windows RT will likely drop the "RT" moniker.
According to AdDuplex, while accessing its Windows advertisement network, a new pair of Surface tablets was discovered. The advertising network stated it has "regularly" seen devices named "Microsoft Corporation Surface 2" and "Microsoft Corporation Surface with Windows 8.1" viewing its ads. The "Microsoft Corporation Surface 2" is reportedly the successor of the Surface with Windows RT tablet.
Microsoft first introduced the Surface tablet on June 18, 2012, with the Surface with Windows RT going on sale in October last year.
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