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Microsoft releases an update adding a host of new features to Windows 11 (Image: Windows Central)Microsoft has rolled out the first major feature update of Windows 11 for 2023, bringing along a slew of new features and changes to enhance the user experience. This update will be widely released to all users as part of the March 2023 security update.
Microsoft's Product Director, Panos Panay, unveiled the new update in a blog post earlier today:
'This is an exciting time in the tech industry, not just for our sector but for the world. Windows PCs have never been more fitting for our daily lives, and this rings truer as we embrace the wave of AI-led technology. Today's significant update for Windows 11 that I'm eager to introduce embraces this new era of AI, while also reimagining and enhancing how people get work done on their PCs.'
The new Taskbar interface optimized for 2-in-1 devices and tablets (Image: Microsoft)Microsoft introduces several new features as part of this release, including an optimized Taskbar for tablets and 2-in-1 devices, updated Group Chat interface, Full-screen Widgets, tabbed interface in Notepad, and screen recording in Snipping Tool, along with many other additions.
Notably, the company has also announced the Phone Link update for iOS, set to launch later this year but already available as a preview for Windows Insiders starting today.
Phone Link officially supports iOS now (Image: Microsoft)Microsoft also updates the search box interface on the Taskbar, which is related to the recent launch of Microsoft's Bing AI Chat. The search box can now display Bing Chat icon and the Search panel features new Bing capabilities with the ability to launch a chat session with quick chat prompts.
Windows Search now integrates Bing AI Chat seamlessly, offering users a smarter search experience.For enterprise customers managing PCs through Active Directory, the updated Start menu with AI displays files and content more effectively, tailored to individual users. Additionally, a new Cloud PC app enables businesses to create cloud-based PCs for employee connectivity.
These new features are part of Microsoft's commitment to continuous innovation on Windows 11, allowing companies to regularly update the operating system with new features and enhancements. Here's a quick summary of the latest features:
- Bing AI Chat integration within Windows Search.
- New search bar options for the Taskbar.
- Optimized Taskbar for tablets and 2-in-1 devices.
- Modernized Taskbar appearance.
- Phone Link for iOS (preview version).
- Tabs in Notepad.
- Screen recording in Snipping Tool.
- Search within Task Manager.
- Energy recommendations in Settings.
- Improved voice access.
- Redesigned Quick Assist app.
- Full-screen Widget Dashboard with third-party widget support.
- AI-suggested files in Start menu for AAD-joined devices.
- Windows Studio effects in Quick Settings.
New Teams Chat interface unveiled (Image: Microsoft)All users will automatically receive the latest features as part of the March 2023 security update, set to release on March 14th.
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Source: Windows Central
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