Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central
Microsoft announced Windows 11 today, including a long list of new features. The new operating system will support widgets, allowing developers to create interactive experiences. Widgets are popular on Android, iOS, and iPadOS, so adding support for them on Windows should help Microsoft catch up with its competition.
The new widgets panel can span the full screen and will be open to developers.Source: Microsoft
Before the official announcement of Windows 11, it was believed that widgets might be limited to content from Microsoft, essentially making it a repurposed news and interests widget. That is not the case, as Microsoft explained that it will open the platform up to developers.
Microsoft’s Panos Panay calls widgets a “beautiful sheet of glass” that delivers a personalized feed powered by AI.” He didn’t detail how the feature will work, but it has been confirmed by Microsoft that at some point, developers will be able to access it.
This is a developing story. We will add more information as it becomes available.
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Microsoft’s current version of Windows on the market is Windows 10, which would imply that one day a Windows 11 could launch, right? Microsoft is expected to ship a large update for Windows later this year, codenamed Sun Valley, that is said to bring with it a brand new user experience with a new Start menu, sounds, iconography, and much more.
What is the launch date for Windows 11?
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 today. But when can you get it? There are two answers as Windows Insiders can start testing it very soon, while the general release is later this year. Here is what you need to know.
