WW 730: The New Windows 11 - Android Apps, Xbox GamePass, Widgets, and more

Windows 11 announced - now in rounded corners!

  • Availability: Free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs beginning this holiday
  • Compatibility: 64bit processor with 2+ cores, 4GB RAM, TPM 2.0 required
  • Android Apps: From Amazon Appstore using Intel's Bridge technology
  • Microsoft Store: App devs can now bring their own commerce to keep 100% of the revenue
  • Microsoft Teams: Chat app integrated into the taskbar
  • New UI: Simplified design, Snap Layouts & Groups, improved touch experience
  • Gaming: Auto HDR, DirectStorage for faster load times, Xbox Game Pass app
  • Widgets: AI-powered news, weather, notifications, and more

Other news

  • Microsoft reaches a $2 trillion market cap
  • Satya Nadella takes a jab at Apple at the end of the Microsoft Windows Event

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