Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows + Devices (W+D), has promised that we will see various improvements to Windows 11 going forward. The recent strategic shift is a direct response to all the harsh criticism suffered over the past year-plus of broken updates.
Windows Latest has compiled a list of 18 promised features and improvements that are slated to roll out to the public within 2026. Among other things, Microsoft promises to improve the following:
- Taskbar
- Start menu
- Copilot scaled back
- Windows Update
- OOBE installation process
- File Explorer
- Dark mode inconsistencies
- Settings app redesign
- System performance
- Hardware stability
- Bluetooth and audio
- Windows Hello passwordless security
- Touchpad and haptic feedback
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
- Native first-party apps
- Feature Flags for Windows Insiders
- Feedback Hub
- Fewer advertisements
The idea is that these changes will be part of the monthly Windows updates, so expect 2 to 3 improvements per month going forward.
Further reading: These Windows 11 issues still need fixing
Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows + Devices (W+D), has promised that we will see various improvements to Windows 11 going forward. The recent strategic shift is a direct response to all the harsh criticism suffered over the past year-plus of broken updates.
Windows Latest has compiled a list of 18 promised features and improvements that are slated to roll out to the public within 2026. Among other things, Microsoft promises to improve the following:
Taskbar
Start menu
Copilot scaled back
Windows Update
OOBE installation process
File Explorer
Dark mode inconsistencies
Settings app redesign
System performance
Hardware stability
Bluetooth and audio
Windows Hello passwordless security
Touchpad and haptic feedback
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Native first-party apps
Feature Flags for Windows Insiders
Feedback Hub
Fewer advertisements
The idea is that these changes will be part of the monthly Windows updates, so expect 2 to 3 improvements per month going forward.
Further reading: These Windows 11 issues still need fixing Read More
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