Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 as its “next-generation” OS during a virtual event.
The new software will enable Android applications on the Windows desktop.
Smaller And Faster Updates
The product manager Panos Panay has promised smaller and faster security updates which wete a very common complaint by Windows users. It has also been told that the updates would be done in the background.
Windows 11 the users will also have the opportunity to create multiple virtual desktops for different purposes like work, home and play ling games, just like on a Mac.
Microsoft claims that there are around 1.3 billion devices running Windows 10.
Early Preview Comes Next Week
An early preview version of the new system is set to be released for app developers in the coming week.
Windows 11 will be available as a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users, although some of the devices that do not have the correct specifications. They consist of a minimum of 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.
The cosmetic change is that the “Start” button is placed at the bottom-centre of the screen instead of on the left-hand side.
What’s Special?
In addition the new Windows 11 will include integration with Microsoft’s communication platform for teams. Xbox Games Pass is a subscription that provides access to hundreds of games and it comes pre-installed with Win 11.
The tech giant has said it will share more profits from its app store with creators and developers – as rival Apple continues to face challenges over its business model.
Major Milestone In History
When Windows 10 was first released in 2015, Microsoft had said that it would be the final release version of the windows operating system. The company has now already announced that Windows 10 will be retired by 2025.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called the launch “a major milestone in the history of Windows”, but analyst Jeff Bleiber, from the CCS Insight, said that he does not believe that it was a “bold step.”
“Windows 11 is an iterative release that pinpoints where Windows needs greater ambition, rather than introducing the sweeping changes seen with its predecessor,” he said.
“The end game for Microsoft is ensuring that the step up from Windows 10 to Windows 11 provides significant enough improvements to offset any complaints.”
