Microsoft releases major update for Windows 11

Microsoft on the official blog announced about the release of the first major update for Windows 11 and talked about all the important changes. Here is their list.

Launch of Amazon App Store

US users have access to a preview version of the Amazon Appstore, which offers more than 1000 popular mobile applications and games for Android. Among them are Audible, Kindle, Subway Surfers, Lords Mobile and others.

According to Microsoft developers, all these applications are perceived as part of Windows, integrating naturally with the input and windowing functions.

Improved taskbar

On the taskbar Windows 11 introduced an on/off computer microphones button, as well as the option to share a program window in Microsoft Teams.

The left side of the panel now displays real-time weather information. This widget is also a button for accessing widgets - just move the mouse cursor.

And another improvement is the display of the system clock and date on an additional screen that is connected to your PC.

Redesigned apps

Also, with the update, some system programs will be improved. One of them is the Windows Media Player - it has received a redesign and several additional functions for controlling music with a keyboard shortcut.

All your content in music and video folders on PC will automatically appear in the library, and you can specify where to look for other tracks or videos in the application settings.

Also, Notepad has got an improved interface with support for a dark theme. It adds a search function for a word with its highlight in the text, the option to cancel input multiple times and colorful emoticons.

Microsoft concluded by adding that it will continue to listen to user feedback and bring new features to life in Windows 11. The company is going to use the huge community of System Insiders to generate new ideas and focus more on in-demand solutions.