Microsoft announced its new operating system, Windows 11, on June 24. The so-called “next generation of Windows” was showcased at a virtual event, with a new user interface and hints of new features.

Windows 10, the current version of the operating system, was said to be the company’s final version, but with more people working from home during the pandemic, it appears Microsoft is updating its platform to keep up with the demands of users.

A first build of Windows 11 has already leaked to the press, bringing with it a new, more rounded interface. It is also expected there will be changes to the Windows Store, a closer integration with Xbox services, and possibly Office 365 updates.

Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 to the general public by the holidays, so we can probably expect it sometime around late November. Before that, we will likely see a slew of public betas. It will be a free update to Windows 10 users.



But remember, Microsoft demoed a beta version, and it is highly possible that the version released to the public will not be the same. Remember that Windows 10X was announced last year, to be available to the general public on new bi-fold devices early in 2021, but that never happen. It was recently announced by Microsoft that Windows 10X had been indefinitely shelfed, and personnel resources were going to be reassigned to Windows 10.