Feature update to Windows 11, taskbar improvement and new design "Notepad" etc.

Microsoft on February 15 (US time) new Windows 11 features such as an improved taskbar, a redesigned Media Player and Notepad, and a public preview of support for Android apps and games. was released. It is available through Windows Update and the Microsoft Store update feature. The company has reduced the number of major Windows updates from twice a year to once a year, but apart from major updates, it will continue to provide new features using various update methods such as Windows services and the Microsoft Store. To go. New features will be released more frequently than before. Panos Panay revealed in a blog post published on the 15th.

On the taskbar after the update, "Weather" is displayed on the left side by default, and when clicked, the widget board expands. In response to users' requests to access the same information on all monitors in a multi-monitor environment, we have made it possible to check the clock and date on the task bar of the secondary monitor. In addition, it is now possible to easily mute/unmute the microphone and share windows, which are often used in Microsoft Teams, from the taskbar.

Media Player and Notepad will be updated through the Microsoft Store. Rounded corners follow the Windows 11 visuals, with Mica material effects. Supports dark mode. The new Media Player replaces the Groove Music app, automatically displaying content in your music and video folders in your library, allowing you to quickly browse your music and create playlists comfortably. Even with the new design, Notepad remains simple, light and stable.

Android app/game support preview "Amazon Appstore Preview" is available in the US only. With the same function, Amazon's Appstore is responsible for distributing Android applications / games, you can search for Android applications in the Microsoft Store and install Android applications / games from the Amazon Appstore with the linked function. Intel Bridge Technology is used to run Android apps/games on Windows 11. Some of the Android apps/games that can be used in the preview are "Audible", "Kindle", "Lords Mobile", "Khan Academy Kids", but we plan to make more than 1,000 apps/games available in the future.