Microsoft has just announced that it is starting to roll out the first major update for Windows 11, the current version of its operating system. The company says the update aims to make computers easier and safer to use and improve productivity.
Some excerpts detailing the new features from the Windows blog:
Windows 11 brought a sense of ease to the PC, with an intuitive design that people love. We're building on this foundation with new features to ensure that content and information you need is always at your fingertips, including updates to the Start menu, faster and more accurate search, quick settings, improved coverage of local and current events in your Widgets panel, your tabs, and in File Explorer. All of this helps Windows anticipate your needs and save you time. [
The new Windows 11 2022 update will help you be more productive. Snap layouts in Windows 11 have changed for multitasking, helping people optimize their view when they need to have multiple apps or documents in front of them at once. With the new update, we make Snap layouts more flexible with better touch navigation and the ability to snap multiple program tabs browsing in Microsoft Edge.
We also want to continue to make Windows a better place to play games.
This update will offer performance optimizations to improve latency and unlock features like Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate in gaming windows. And with Game Pass built right into Windows 11 through the Xbox app, gamers will be able to access hundreds of high-quality PC games.
A year ago, we redesigned the Microsoft Store on Windows to be more open and easier to use – a single store for the apps, games and TV shows you love.
Today, through our collaboration with Amazon, we're expanding Amazon Appstore Preview to international markets, bringing more than 20.000 Android apps and games to Windows 11 devices that meet specific hardware requirements.
