Windows Weekly (Video)

Windows Weekly (Video)


WW 730: The New Windows 11 - Android Apps, Xbox GamePass, Widgets, and more

June 24, 2021

Windows 11 announced - now in rounded corners!
Availability: Free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs beginning this holiday
Compatibility: 64bit processor with 2+ cores, 4GB RAM, TPM 2.0 required
Android Apps: From Amazon Appstore using Intel's Bridge technology
Microsoft Store: App devs can now bring their own commerce to keep 100% of the revenue
Microsoft Teams: Chat app integrated into the taskbar
New UI: Simplified design, Snap Layouts & Groups, improved touch experience
Gaming: Auto HDR, DirectStorage for faster load times, Xbox Game Pass app
Widgets: AI-powered news, weather, notifications, and more
Other news
Microsoft reaches a $2 trillion market cap
Satya Nadella takes a jab at Apple at the end of the Microsoft Windows Event

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