Microsoft Surface Pro 4 release date is reportedly delayed next month, according to latest reports.
The much awaited Microsoft Surface Pro 4 was rumored to arrive in May or June and will make an appearance at the company's Build Developer Conference. However, the device skipped the event.
Master Herald claimed that Microsoft pushed back the launch of the laptop-tablet hybrid in July for the release of Windows 10. If the device was launched in May, it would have packed the buggy Windows 8.1. It seems that the company wants to make a bigger impact than it did last year by releasing the hybrid device with a new operating system from Microsoft.
If the Surface Pro 4 does not appear next month, the next bet for its release date is in October when it will face tough competition like iPad Air 3 or Apple's hybrid device iPad Pro.
Meanwhile, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 specs and features are still unconfirmed and rumors claimed that the company will be generous in the upcoming device. The device will reportedly be powered by the new "Skylake" processor from Intel, according to Cross Map.
"Skylake" chipset is the follow-up to the "Broadwell" SoC released late last year. Previous reports stated that the device will pack either the Intel Core-M chipset or the Intel Broadwell processor, which will yield to a slimmer and lighter profile and fanless design.
The Windows 10 operating system is also a selling point for the device since the new software got good reviews. The new OS promises better and faster performance as well as a single homepage unlike in Windows 8.
Other purported features of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 are: 12-inch screen display with 2K pixel resolution, stylus, and USB Type-C port. Just like the previous Microsoft Surface Pro 3, the device will sport a keyboard accessory that will transform the device into an ultra-portable laptop. Moreover, the Redmond-based tech giant previously indicated that it would ensure compatibility of accessories like its Type Cover 3 and Docking Station with future generations of the Pro.