Frame laptops with an Intel 12th Gen processor officially support Thunderbolt 4. The manufacturer will soon release a firmware update for laptops with an Alder Lake processor that has a Thunderbolt 4 update.

According to the Framework, some Thunderbolt 4 docks and other peripherals already work with Framework laptops with 11th or 12th generation Intel processors, but they haven’t officially supported Thunderbolt 4 yet. announce frame Thunderbolt 4 support is now official for Framework laptops equipped with a 12th generation Intel CPU. According to the manufacturer, this means that laptops should now work with all Thunderbolt 4 gear and cables.

Users do not need to purchase new components for this. Support will be coming soon via a firmware update. Update 3.06 will be available soon for Windows, Linux, and Chromebook version. In addition to Thunderbolt 4 support, this update also brings a few security patches to Framework laptops and should improve battery life a bit.

Framework writes that the update will also come to Framework laptops with an 11th-generation Intel processor, but these laptops won’t get official Thunderbolt 4 support. The manufacturer wrote that unfortunately there are “some problems that we cannot solve for this generation”. If you still want Thunderbolt 4 support, you don’t have to buy a new laptop right away. Frame widths Intel 12th Gen Chipset Motherboard Upgrade. Other parts, such as the Thunderbolt 4 ports, can also be purchased separately and replaced.

The frame came earlier this year with Standard laptopIt is easy to repair or upgrade. Almost all laptop parts are available separately and can be replaced. The manufacturer also strives to release upgrades regularly, for example to provide a laptop with a new processor or a better screen.