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Azure Sphere OS version 21.01 is now available for evaluation
Learn more about compatibility testing with Azure Sphere OS version 21.01.
December 2020
Azure Sphere OS version 20.12 is now available
Learn more about what's new in Azure Sphere OS version 20.12.
Azure Sphere OS version 20.12 Update 1 is now available for evaluation
This release fixes an Ethernet connection issue for devices with both Wi-Fi and Ethernet enabled.
Azure Sphere OS version 20.12 is now available for evaluation
The 20.12 release includes enhancements and bug fixes in the Azure Sphere OS. It does not include an updated SDK.
November 2020
Azure Sphere SDK version 20.11 is now available
The 20.11 SDK introduces the first Beta release of the azsphere command line interface (CLI) v2, which is designed to more closely match the Azure CLI in functionality and usage.
Azure Sphere 20.10 update is now available
Learn about what's new in the the 20.10 release, including new and updated features in the OS, SDK, and extensions for Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
October 2020
Azure Sphere 20.10 Update 1 is now available for compatibility testing
Azure Sphere 20.10 Update 1 fixes some issues reported to us by customers using 20.10 Retail Eval for compatibility testing. The release of 20.10 Update 1 will not reset the retail evaluation period.
Azure Sphere update 20.10 is now available for compatibility testing
The Azure Sphere OS update 20.10 is now available for evaluation via the Retail Eval feed. The 20.10 evaluation release includes an OS update as well as a special evaluation version of the SDK for use during this period. T
September 2020
New IoT Event Learning Path
A new Event Learning Path is now available for solution architects, business decision makers, and developers interested in IoT Solutions with Azure IoT Services.
Announcing the unified Azure Certified Device program
A unified and enhanced Azure Certified Device program was announced at Microsoft Ignite, expanding on previous Microsoft certification offerings that validate IoT devices meet specific capabilities and are built to run on Azure. This program offers a low-cost opportunity for device builders to increase visibility of their products while making it easy for solution builders and end customers to find the right device for their IoT solutions.
AT&T powered guardian device with Azure Sphere is now available
AT&T powered guardian device with Azure Sphere enables customers to securely connect their devices via AT&T’s cellular network.
August 2020
Azure Sphere OS version 20.08 is now available
The Azure Sphere 20.08 OS quality release is now available in the Retail feed. This update includes enhancements and bug fixes in the Azure Sphere OS including a security update that represents a critical update to the OS.
Azure Sphere OS update 20.08 is now available for compatibility testing
The Azure Sphere 20.08 OS quality update is now available for evaluation via the Retail Eval feed.
June 2020
Azure Sphere update 20.05 is now available for compatibility testing
Azure Sphere update 20.05 is now available for evaluation via the retail evaluation feed. The retail evaluation period provides 14 days for backwards compatibility testing.
May 2020
Azure Sphere update 20.04 is now available
The 20.04 release of Azure Sphere OS includes new features to support EAP-TLS networking and certificate management. A single Windows SDK now supports both Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
April 2020
Azure Sphere 20.04 update 2 is now available for compatibility testing
This update fixes a bug that prevented ISU features (SPI, I2C, UART) from working in RTApps. Azure Sphere 20.04 update 2, now available on the retail evaluation feed, fixes this problem.
Azure Sphere 20.04 Update 1 is now available for compatibility testing
Azure Sphere 20.04 Update 1 will replace Azure Sphere 20.04 for compatibility testing in the evaluation feed. This update fixes a bug that was reported by customers during the initial Retail Evaluation period.
Azure Sphere update 20.04 is now available for compatibility testing
The Azure Sphere update 20.04 is now available via the retail evaluation feed, which is meant for backwards compatibility testing. Use it to verify production-signed applications against the new release before it's deployed broadly via the retail feed.
New Azure RTOS Collaborations with Semiconductor Industry Leaders
Embedded developers can now access reliable, real-time performance for resource-constrained devices and seamless integration to Azure IoT. STMicroelectronics, Renesas, Qualcomm, NXP and Microchip will offer development kits featuring Azure RTOS.
March 2020
Azure Sphere update 20.03 is now available
New Azure Sphere update 20.03, which includes enhancements and bug fixes in the Azure Sphere OS, is now available in the retail feed.
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