On August 31, Microsoft announced through its Windows Experience Blog the launch of the new Windows 11 on October 5. On that day, the free update of Windows 11 will begin to be implemented on eligible Windows 10 computers and computers that are coming. Preloaded with Windows 11 will begin to be available for purchase.
Main features of the new Windows 11
A more modern, fresh and clean design and sounds that will provide a greater sense of calm and tranquility.
With Start they put the user and the content at the center. Start uses the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show you your recent files no matter what device you were viewing them on.
Snap Layouts, Snap Groups, and Desktops provide an even more powerful way to multitask and optimize your screen space.
Microsoft Teams chat, built into the taskbar, provides a faster way to connect with the people you care about.
Widgets, a new custom font powered by artificial intelligence, provide a faster way to access the information that matters to you, and with the world-class performance, speed and productivity features of Microsoft Edge, you can do more on the web. .
Windows 11 offers the best Windows for gaming and unleashes the full potential of your system hardware with technology like DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, and Auto HDR. With Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate, you get access to over 100 high-quality PC games to play on Windows 11 for one low monthly price. (Xbox Game Pass sold separately).
Windows 11 brings a new rebuilt Microsoft Store with a completely new design that makes it easy to find and discover your favorite apps, games, shows, and movies. They hope to bring Android applications to Windows 11 and the Microsoft Store through their collaboration with Amazon and Intel; this will start with a preview for Windows Insiders for the next several months.
Windows 11 is the most inclusive design version of Windows with new accessibility enhancements created by and for people with disabilities.
It opens up new opportunities for developers and creators. They open the Store to allow more developers and independent software vendors (ISVs) to bring their apps, enhancing web and native app development with new developer tools and making it easier to update the look and feel of all of your app designs and experiences.
Windows 11 is optimized for speed, efficiency, and enhanced experiences with touch, stylus, and voice input.
It’s the operating system for hybrid work, delivering new experiences that work the way you work. They are secure by design and easy for IT to implement and manage. Businesses can also try Windows 11 in preview today on Azure Virtual Desktop, or generally available by experiencing Windows 11 on the new Windows 365.
A gradual and phased implementation
Starting October 5, the upgrade to Windows 11 will be phased with a focus on quality. The upgrade will be offered to eligible devices first. It will then be rolled out over time to commercially available devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, device age, and other factors that affect the upgrade experience. It is expected to reach all eligible devices by mid-2022.
If you have a Windows 10 PC eligible for the update, Windows Update will inform you when it is available. You can also check if Windows 11 is ready for your device by going to Settings> Windows Update and selecting Check for updates.
Windows 10 support
Windows 10 will be supported until October 14, 2025. Additionally, a new feature update for Windows 10 was recently announced later this year.