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Microsoft to Introduce Some Windows 11 Features in Windows 10: Report

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Microsoft is reportedly bringing printing options from Windows 11 to Windows 10. The new printing feature is supposed to introduce the ability to add a PIN to a print job. This step is to be added to avoid duplicate connections and incorrect printouts. The update is said to be part of the Windows 10 version 22H2 update. Last month it was announced that Microsoft was moving to a new development plan for Windows. Windows 11 is also reportedly getting a feature called “Privacy Audit” that will help users look at apps that are accessing their microphone, camera, and location data.

According to a recent Windows Latest report, Microsoft is bringing Windows 11 printing capabilities to Windows 10 as part of its Windows 10 version 22H2 update. This is said to include features that were exclusive to Windows 11, including the ability to add a PIN to a print job. This feature is expected to help avoid duplicate connections and incorrect prints.

As mentioned earlier, Microsoft has reportedly switched to a new development plan for the Windows operating system. The company is expected to return to its traditional three-year cycle, which could mean the next major version could be released in 2024. That version could be Windows 12 if the company chooses to stick with its current naming trend, according to the news. Microsoft is also expected to double down on releasing new features for the current version of Windows.

To recall, Windows 11 is said to be getting a feature called ‘Privacy Auditing’ which will help users take a look at the apps that are accessing their microphone, camera, and location data. Microsoft initially introduced this feature to app developers for testing. However, it will be available in the future for Windows 11 users to decide whether they should continue to use apps that track their sensitive data on the system.

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Windows 11 release date set for October 5, no Android app support at launch

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Windows 11 is coming as a free upgrade to everyone using genuine Windows 10 on October 5. That will be the stable build of Windows that is likely not to come with bugs and issues, unlike that beta version that some people have been using for some time.
Besides the bugs, the stable Windows 11 may also not come with an important feature: support for Android apps. Microsoft said that Android apps will be available on Windows 11 in the coming months, which means users will not be able to use TikTok or Instagram on their PCs for a few initial months.
“We look forward to continuing our journey to bring Android apps to Windows 11 and the Microsoft Store through our collaboration with Amazon and Intel; this will start with a preview for Windows Insiders over the coming months,” Aaron Woodman, general manager of Windows marketing at Microsoft, said in a blog post.
This means that the support for Android apps on Windows 11 through Amazon Appstore will arrive for Insiders first and then it will be rolled out to everyone using stable builds.
Microsoft has not said what it implies with “coming months”, but it is likely going to be sometime in 2022 since the rollout of Windows 11 is starting in October in a phased manner.
At the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft highlighted native support for Android apps as one of the biggest features that are coming to the next OS version for PCs. It indeed is, because, even though people have been able to use Android apps on their PCs using emulators, they have never been able to run them natively.
Running an app natively brings a lot more stability along with the entire host of features from the app developer. Microsoft said there will be over 500,000 apps in the Amazon Appstore, including TikTok, Instagram, Uber, Lyft, among others.
Android apps are crucial for Microsoft’s new operating system because people are using their mobile phones a lot more in synergy with their PCs. Apple’s ecosystem of Macs, MacBooks, and iPhones already works wonders, but there has been no robust alternative to that so far for the Windows ecosystem.
The Windows-based smartphones are dead for good, so everything lies in Android, which is the world’s most popular mobile operating system. Microsoft is still now allowing Google Play Store on Windows 11: it never will because Google is also in the PC business through its Chromebooks that run Android apps seamlessly — something Microsoft wants for its Windows 11-running PCs.

Rolling out the free upgrade to Windows 11 in a phased and measured approach

The free upgrade to Windows 11 starts on October 5 and will be phased and measured with a focus on quality. Following the tremendous learnings from Windows 10, we want to make sure we’re providing you with the best possible experience.

That means new eligible devices will be offered the upgrade first. The upgrade will then roll out over time to in-market devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, age of the device, and other factors that impact the upgrade experience.

We expect all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022. If you have a Windows 10 PC that’s eligible for the upgrade, Windows Update will let you know when it’s available. You can also check to see if Windows 11 is ready for your device by going to Settings > Windows Update and select Check for updates*.

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Windows 10 to get new Start menu design and updated Alt-Tab functionality

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Microsoft has confirmed that it is changing how the Start menu looks on Windows 10. The new start menu design includes a cleaner look that honors the color theme of the entire block.
Live tiles, which have been the primary element of design on the start menu, will be dominantly minimal, while solid backpaper is also moving away. Microsoft hinted at a design change in February but has started rolling out testers this month.

Windows 10 to get new Start menu design and updated Alt-Tab functionality

The major change in design is the replacement of solid colors behind the logo on the tiles in the start menu with a transparent background in the uniform menu.
Microsoft says the new design for the Start Menu is more in line with the company’s Office and Microsoft Edge icons, such as the company’s fluent design and calculators, calendars, and other native apps. It’s a more streamlined look that borrows its elements from Windows 10, updated in February.
Both light and dark modes are supported by the new design, as well. However, Microsoft is also allowing users to customize the start menu with the color of their choice.Related:-Oppo Details Which Phones Have Wi-Fi Calling in India, Reveals Roadmap
Color customization will only work with Dark Mode and users can set the color by delving into Settings, then Personalization and finally, Color Settings. Hues radiate the entire start menu and taskbar, as well.
In addition, Microsoft is changing how the Alt + Tab key combination works on Windows 10. Key combinations have served as a productive tool that makes it easy to switch between applications while multitasking.
With the new update, the Alt + Tab combination will work for Microsoft Edge Tab. This means that users can switch between apps that can be open at one time in addition to tabs opened in Microsoft Edge.
There is a possibility that users may be confused with the new settings, which is why Microsoft is letting them turn it off. To turn off the setting, users need to go to Settings, then System, and finally, Multitasking. The feature currently works with Microsoft Edge’s Canary or Dev Build on Windows Insider.
The taskbar is also getting more productive and compact with new updates. Microsoft is associated with Device 10 grouping apps on the taskbar by device.Related:-Realme X Starts Receiving New Software Update With June Security Patch, PaySa and Heyfun Apps, More
For example, if an Android phone is connected to Windows 10 for notifications and other functionalities, the taskbar will group the app icon and show the phone icon. Similarly, icons will be grouped with Xbox icons when Windows 10 is paired with an Xbox account.
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