Microsoft will not launch lightweight and simplified Windows 10X
Microsoft has confirmed that it will not release a
lightweight and simplified Windows 10X operating system.
Billed as a competition to the Chrome OS, the 10X operating system
was expected to come along with new dual-screen devices like the Surface Neo
before the pandemic hit the world.
"Instead of bringing a product called Windows 10X to market
in 2021 like we originally intended, we are leveraging learnings from our
journey thus far and accelerating the integration of key foundational 10X
technology into other parts of Windows and products at the company," said
John Cable, head of Windows servicing and delivery, in a blog post on Tuesday.
Microsoft said
that its teams continue to invest in areas where the 10X technology will help
meet its customer needs as well as evaluate technology experiences both in
software and hardware that will be useful to its customers in the future.
"This shift in thinking is an incredible example of the
company's value of a growth mindset at work and exemplifies our customer-first
focus," Cable said.
Microsoft said
that in the current environment, people continue to rely on PCs more than ever.
"As a result, we are initially taking a measured seeker-based
approach to the rollout of the May 2021 Update. We are throttling availability
up over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience for all, so
the update may not be offered to you right away," Cable informed.
The May 2021 Update is available initially to select devices
running Windows 10, version 2004 or later who are interested in experiencing
the latest feature updates and are ready to install this release on their
device.
As a first half (H1) of the calendar year release, all editions of
the May 2021 Update (version 21H1) will receive 18 months of servicing and
support, beginning from Tuesday, the company said.
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