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Microsoft Windows 11 Update, Expected Features and Rumors

Microsoft Windows operating system Latest Update is Here (Windows 11)

Microsoft Windows 11 has finally been made official. The new operating system comes with a new look and much more after being unveiled at Microsoft’s big event on June 24.

There is a massive redesign and upgrade of the Microsoft Store, allowing the download installation of Android. These apps can be downloaded from the Amazon AppStore, you can download TikTok and other apps to your Windows device.

Windows 11 provides a calm and creative space where you can pursue your passions through a fresh experience. From a rejuvenated Start menu to new ways to connect to your favorite people, news, games, and content. Windows 11 is the place to think, express, and create in a natural way.

Microsoft Windows 11 Update, Expected Features and Rumors
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Showcasing its Fluent design language and more, the new operating system can also be tried out on the Insider channels. Ready to try the new operating system(OS) on machines that meet the minimum requirements.

Prior to this official announcement, it wasn’t clear what the future of the Windows OS would be. The general expectation was that the changes to the Windows UI, codenamed Sun Valley, would simply roll at as yet another Windows 10 update. In many respects, Windows 11 is another update to Windows 10.

When will Windows 11 Update be released?

  • What is windows 11? Microsoft Windows 11 operating system is the successor to Microsoft Windows 10
  • When will it be out? Likely late October
  • How much will the new windows 11cost? Free

Windows 11 is going to be available for new machines by the holidays as announced by Microsoft. Meanwhile, October 2021 release date has been teased by an Intel GPU driver doc. However, Windows 11 Insider builds are already available for download and beta testing on the Dev Channel.

The Intel GPU doc lists supported Windows operating systems for a planned GPU driver release, and lists 64-bit Windows 10 updates all the way back to 2018, but finishes with ‘Microsoft Windows 11-64 – October 2021 Update (21H2).’ As well as a potential release date it also almost confirms Windows 11 as the original Windows 10 21H2 update.

There is also going to be a yearly update of the new operating system, similar to Apple’s efforts with macOS. While Microsoft released a tool that allowed you to check your desktop PC or laptop will run Windows 11. It was confirmed to be buggy, giving erroneous results for machines that would have no problem in running the update. However, another tool that gives you much clearer detail for how eligible for PC is.

We could also see a chunky update for Windows 10 drop around the same time as well, although Microsoft will probably focus on its new OS for the main part. Windows 10 will still be getting updates until 2025, so there’s plenty of life in the old dog yet.

Microsoft Windows 11 Update, Expected Features and Rumors

How to download Windows 11

Microsoft updated the Insider build for Windows Insiders on the developer or beta channel. Techradar has a handy guide all about how to download Windows 11. If you’re eager to see what all the fuss is about, then you could install the Windows 11 Insider build right now. The Insider Preview build (22000.51) was made available on June 28, it does feature the new interface and some key Windows 11 features.

Minimum Specifications

There’s been a lot of talks as to which devices are eligible for Windows 11. Regardless of the TPM requirement, others are simply wondering if they need to look to upgrade their PC or laptop soon.

For now, Microsoft has published the requirements for the update, but they are subject to change as we near release and the company takes feedback on board. The core system requirements for Windows 11 aren’t too different from what Windows 10 asks for, at least as far as the processor, RAM, and graphics card are concerned.

  • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with at least two cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or SoC
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB
  • System Firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable
  • TPM: Trusted Platform Module 2.0
  • Graphics Card: DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
  • Display: 720p, 8-bit per color channel, at least 9-inch diagonal
  • Internet Connection and Microsoft Account: Windows 11 Home requires an active internet connection and a Microsoft Account to complete initial, first-use setup of the operating system, or when switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S-mode.
Microsoft Windows 11 Update, Expected Features and Rumors
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Windows 11 features

There are improvements across the board in Windows 11, with Microsoft promising that updates will be 40% smaller, and touting Windows 11 as “the most secure release yet”. The taskbar is optimized for touch as well as mouse peripherals and is now renamed the dock.

How much will Windows 11 cost?

Microsoft has announced that the new Windows 11 OS release will be available as a free update to licensed Windows 10 users. People buying PCs today will therefore be eligible for a free upgrade when Windows 11 launches around the holidays.


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