In parallel with the deployment of Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft announces the availability of new features for Windows 11. They are known.
With this announcement Microsoft enriches its flagship operating system, Windows 11 22H2. On the other hand, this content is known since it was announced during its launch last September. This approach separates some features from feature updates. The idea is to be able to manage this content without having to go through major updates.
One of the highlights concerns a major application of the OS, the file explorer. This is tab support.
Suggested action
The OS also benefits from suggested actions, an optimized “Open with” interface, an overflow function in the taskbar, Amazon App Store in more countries, a sharing to more devices, the ESPN app and a Photos update.
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Taskbar and overflow function
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Taskbar and quick access to task manager
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Photos app update
Some features may not be immediately available. In any case, it is necessary to install an update to obtain them. If you want to wait, be aware that the security updates for the next Patch Tuesday (November 2022), will offer all this content. The date is set for November 8.
Here are the highlights
- File Explorer supports tabs.
- Suggested actions: Windows can highlight phone numbers or dates to suggest certain actions, such as calling or scheduling an appointment.
- Taskbar: a new overflow option adds to the menu grouping all the icons that are not visible. Right-clicking once more displays a link to Task Manager.
- Share with multiple devices: Windows Share detects and displays more devices with which files can be shared.
- Photos app getting better.
- The Amazon Appstore allowing the installation of Android applications on Windows is available in 31 different countries.
- The ESPN app is now available in 239 markets.
Microsoft adds
These new features and experiences will start rolling out today in an optional non-security preview and gradual rollout through our servicing technology and new apps through Microsoft Store updates so you can take advantage of take advantage of the latest Windows experiences as soon as these new features are ready. The new features will be widely available for all editions of Windows 11, version 22H2 in the November 2022 security update. Going forward, we will continue to announce, document, and deliver new features and experiences as they will be ready