📚 Microsoft patent shows a kickstand that could appear on a Surface Duo

A new patent from Microsoft shows how a kickstand could be built into a future Surface Duo. What you need to know A Microsoft patent shows a device similar to the Surface Duo with a kickstand attached to the hinge. The kickstand is designed to stay out of the way while you use the device in your hand. As with all patents, this design may never appear on a device that's released to the public. Surface devices and kickstands have a long history. Since the launch of the original Surface Pro, many devices from the Surface family have featured kickstands. It appears that one more Surface device, the Surface Duo, could gain a kickstand somewhat similar to its siblings. A new patent by Microsoft illustrates and describes a kickstand on a hinged device. The patent doesn't use the word "kickstand." Instead, it refers to an integrated support along the spine of the device. The patent was published on May 27, 2021 and spotted by WindowsUnited. Part of the patent reads: In some embodi... ...