Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs news: Available October 2016?

Following the release of Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in October 2015, rumors about the development and release date of its successor is circulating all over the Internet. The advanced features of the rumored Microsoft Surface Pro 5 are what tech freaks are excited to know about from the maker. There are also speculations that the device will come out in the market in October 2016.

Unfortunately, Microsoft has yet to provide any substantial detail with regard to the much-anticipated device. Nevertheless, all the rumors and speculations are already enough for fans to get hyped up while waiting for the official announcement from the company.

According to reports, the American tech giant is already planning to set up a major launching of the upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5 this year. As to when it will happen, nobody from the company can provide specific details as of now. However, fans have reason to believe that the success of the current Microsoft Surface Pro 4 indicates that a new model of the series is coming out anytime soon.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that the upcoming device will definitely have impressive specs under the hood. It is said that it will most likely sport the Intel's newest Skylake based chipset, along with pre-installed Microsoft's Windows 10 Redstone 2 operating system.

There are also reports that the company is going to install a much-advanced battery system on this upcoming device, which is the current disappointment of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Rumor has it that the new battery technology can hold up to 7 to 8 hours of usage. If rumors prove to be true, this would be something fans will truly appreciate.

The Surface Pro 5 will also come with a 13.3-inch screen, which is bigger than the current 12.3-inch display of Surface Pro 4. The screen will also support 4K resolution technology.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is rumored to come out with a price tag of $899.