The final version of Windows 11 is expected in the fall.
Microsoft is actively working on Windows 11, which it will release in the fall. Recently an update has been released with new features and fixes. The company also told what users should expect next.
The beta build was released under Build 22000.120. It can already be tested by members of the Windows Insider program.
Windows 11 What's New
Among the innovations can be noted a new family widget for a shared Microsoft account, a new design of buttons for the preview window in the taskbar, a compact «Explorer» menu, a new design of thumbnails when switching Alt + Tab.
Also many bugs were fixed:
- In particular, the taskbar no longer closes when typing and displays correctly when using Arabic fonts.
- Settings no longer flash green when opened.
- Fixed disappearance of labels and toggle switches when hovering over them.
- Working with VPN no longer crashes the system.
- Changing the screen resolution no longer causes duplicate icons or overlapping items on the desktop.
- Start menu opens without delay and no longer crashes when opening recent files.
- Random programs no longer open from the same menu.
- Explorer.exe does not crash when using multiple monitors.
- The taskbar has been improved: application icons will no longer freeze in it in an «empty» or blurry state;
To be continued
Microsoft manager Panos Panay also talked about what the next innovations should be expected in Windows 11.
In particular, changes await focus mode. The user will be able to start a countdown timer during which music will be played to improve performance. At this time, the system will turn off messages completely. When the time is up, the system will offer to take a break and take a break from working with the computer.
The Snip tool will also be updated to include the features of the Snip & Sketch utility. Now you can not only take screenshots, but also edit them immediately before saving or sending.
New features are coming very soon. The final version of Windows 11 is expected in the fall.