Microsoft ends updates for original $1,500 Surface Duo after just 3 years, leaves device vulnerable

Microsoft will stop providing updates for the original $1,500 Surface Duo after 3 years and 2 major OS upgrades.
The Surface Duo had an innovative dual-screen design but was hampered by bad cameras, buggy software, lack of app support.
Without further updates, the original Duo could have security vulnerabilities. Users may want to upgrade.
The Surface Duo 2 will get 1 more year of updates, but has only seen 1 major OS upgrade so far.
After 3 years, the original Duo falls behind other premium phones in OS updates. Even the Duo 2 trails behind.

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