Microsoft patent would keep Surface Type Cover from 'flopping' with magnets

[Windows Central]

[h=2]What you need to know[/h]

• A newly discovered Microsoft patent could prevent your Surface Type Cover from "flopping" open when in tablet mode.
• The patent describes a few different methods of using magnets to hold the Type Cover in place.
• As with all patents, there's no guarantee this will make it to a shipping product, but it could solve one of the Surface Pro's more irritating issues.

Microsoft may be planning a way to keep your Surface Pro Type Cover from "flopping" open when using the device in tablet mode.

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Too strong magnets around. Gonna affect people who still wear automatic mechanical watches.