<ul><li>Microsoft has announced two new Surface devices, Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, which no longer come with the company's proprietary Surface Connect charging port.</li><li>Both new devices can only be charged through USB-C ports, indicating that Microsoft may be moving away from the magnetic charging port for future models.</li><li>Microsoft has previously equipped its Surface laptops and tablets with the Surface Connect port, but the latest Surface devices mark a shift towards exclusive USB-C charging.</li><li>In addition to removing the charging port, Microsoft also no longer includes a charger in the box for its latest Surface devices, aligning with efforts to reduce e-waste and complying with EU initiatives.</li></ul>

Microsoft’s new Surface devices ditch magnetic charging port for USB-C

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