Windows 11 22H2 “Moment 2” will be released by Microsoft in the coming weeks. The information came from the website WindowsLatest, where a trusted source is said to have revealed that “Microsoft is regarding to prepare its update channels that will bring Moment 2 features to all PCs.” A new taskbar optimized for tablets and improvements to the Task Manager are some of the expected news.
Windows 11 ‘Moment 2’ Update Coming Soon
According to sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans, Windows 11’s “Moment 2” is slated for release in March 2023 as an optional update. Already in April or beyond, the company intends to activate the automatic update for Windows 11 22H2 Moment 2.
About Windows “moments”
In July 2022, Microsoft announced a change to its release schedule to bring major feature updates to Windows. These updates were called “moments” by the company.
The long-awaited news for Windows 11’s “Moment 2”
While Windows 11’s Moment 1 didn’t bring a lot of exciting news, the “Moment 2” update promises to be something big, new, for everyone. One of the novelties is the “optimized for tablets” taskbar, where it will adapt to the display format, making it easier for the user to have a better experience with their tablet and desktop when they are on the move in their daily lives.
The new tablet-optimized taskbar also has a flyout that can be managed through the Settings app. Also, it is now possible to drag and drop.
Another interesting update of “Moment 2” is in the Task Manager’s search bar, which allows you to locate any app and force close it without having to scroll through the huge list of running processes.
The new major Windows 11 update also brings power improvements to the Settings app, plus tabs (tabs) for Notepad, a full-screen Windows Widgets panel, Voice Access improvements, support for third-party widgets, screen recording with the Snipping Tool, Studio Effects in Notification Center Quick Settings, and more.
Launch and availability
The Windows 11 “Moment 2” update should be released as “Patch Tuesday” in April or May 2023, where the download and installation should be performed automatically by Windows Update. However, it is likely that you will be able to install it as a preview update in March of this year.