Microsoft announces Windows 11
So to summerize what they have announced (so far) -<p>* A new look task bar. Centred similar to the macOS dock by default but lacking the ability to position on any other screen edge?<p>* A new start menu design<p>* Windows have rounded corners<p>* Some built in apps such as the Xbox app and Microsoft Store have been redesigned (Xbox Game Pass and xCloud built into the Xbox app)<p>* New touch keyboard (SwiftKey?) with improved speech recognition<p>* New haptics when a stylus is used<p>* Teams integrated into Windows<p>* Support for Android apps built into the OS (using Intel Bridge technology whatever that is?). Apparently this works via the Amazon App Store although I am not sure what this actually means in a practical sense?<p>* A new widgets fly out for weather, news, etc. (appears this will require you login with a Microsoft Account)<p>* Improved windows snapping with a dynamic (based on your screen(s) size and layout) UI built into the maximize button<p>* DirectX 12 improvements (unsure if limited to Windows 11 only?)<p>* Auto HDR for games<p>* Improved experience when switching between tablet and desktop modes<p>* Apparently there will be "Windows 11 ready" PCs for sale "today"?<p>* Microsoft say they have been working with AMD, Intel and Qualcomm to optimise the silicon for Windows 11<p>* 40% smaller Windows Updates<p>* TPM 2.0 and UEFI are hardware requirements. No legacy BIOS compatibility at all?<p>* A Microsoft account and internet connectivity is <i>required</i> for Windows 11 Home setup<p>* 64-bit processor required (no 32-bit build at all?)<p>* There is a universal mute button in the system tray so you can mute yourself system wide rather than in the app<p>Probably some other things I have missed