Microsoft has just announced Windows 11, the successor to Windows 10 . Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer Microsoft says it is an operating system that brings you closer to the things you love.
The Windows update should improve the user interface. In the design of Windows 11 we see applications and windows with rounded corners. It should become easier to use Windows without a keyboard, through customizable application windows and better support for a stylus. The start menu will also be updated and the start button will get a new look.
In addition to the visual changes, Windows 11 promises to deliver a performance boost, such as browsing the web via Microsoft Edge . Windows 11 should also provide longer battery life on mobile devices. And the size of updates should be reduced by 40%, according to the Chief Product Officer.
In addition to Windows itself, Microsoft Teams will also receive a major update at launch. It looks like Microsoft Teams will get more chat features. There will be an interface within Microsoft Teams where chats are shown in a separate window. The contacts you have used most will be shown as a pop-up in the start bar. There will also be more videoconferencing functions, such as making it easier to participate in video calls.
In addition to the Windows update, Microsoft says it has further expanded the Microsoft Store. According to Panos Panay, the Windows Store is the safest and fastest way to download software within Windows. Developers can use the 'commerce engine' where Microsoft charges a commission of 12 percent of the purchase amount. In addition, it is possible to use your own payment processor where the developer can keep the full purchase amount. Microsoft seems to want to distinguish itself from Apple, which often charges tens of percent in commission via the App Store.
Windows 11 will support Android apps. During the presentation it was shown that Android apps will be available via the Amazon app store. This will bring millions of additional apps to the Microsoft platform. Furthermore, Microsoft aims to give Windows 11 a major feature update once a year. Windows 11 is expected to be available at the end of 2021.
