Microsoft announces Windows 11 operating system after weeks of hype
After weeks of leaks and hype, tech giant Microsoft has
officially announced the next version of its desktop operating
system (OS) -- Windows 11.
The new OS will be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users and will
start rolling out "this holiday".
"We have simplified the design and user experience to empower
your productivity and inspire your creativity. It's modern, fresh, clean and
beautiful," Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows + Devices, said in
a statement.
"From the new Start button and taskbar to each sound, font
and icon, everything was done intentionally to put you in control and bring a
sense of calm and ease," Panay added.
New in Windows 11, the company is introducing Snap Layouts, Snap
Groups and Desktops to provide an even more powerful way to multitask and stay
on top.
These are new features designed to help users organise their
windows and optimise their screen real estate.
Users can also create separate Desktops for each part of life and
customise them according to their likes -- imagine having a Desktop for work,
gaming or school.
According to the company, Windows 11 is made for gamers as it
unlocks the full potential of the system's hardware, putting some of the latest
gaming technology to work.
With a high performance NVMe SSD and the proper drivers, Windows
11 can soon load new games faster than ever thanks to a breakthrough technology
called DirectStorage, which we also pioneered as part of the Xbox Velocity
Architecture featured in the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series A, the company said.
The company introduced Chat from Microsoft Teams
integrated into the taskbar.
With this, users can instantly connect through text, chat, voice
or video with all of their personal contacts, anywhere, no matter the platform
or device they're on, across Windows, Android or iOS.
Windows 11 also gives you a more natural way to connect with
friends and family through Teams, allowing users to instantly mute and unmute,
or start presenting directly from the taskbar, it added.
The new Microsoft Store is
rebuilt for speed and with an all-new design that is beautiful and simple to
use, said the statement.
"Not only will we bring you more apps than ever before, but
we're also making all content -- apps, games, shows, movies -- easier to search
for and discover with curated stories and collections," the company said.
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