If you were wondering about what lay ahead for Windows, it’s en route.
A series of alleged screenshots of Microsoft’s upcoming operating system shows a redesigned user interface with a new Start menu and bring the taskbar toward the center of the screen, a move that echoes the positioning of the dock in macOS.
The user interface seems to be working to simplify things, as Windows 11 combines many elements introduced with Windows 10X with some new ideas. One chief concept is the centralization of icons on the task bar.
Typically, the apps in use appear next to the Start menu icon at the bottom left side of the screen. The new version appears to be aligned towards the center, while other elements such as volume controls and the clock, continue to reside in the bottom right corner.
The Start menu has been apparently simplified to what was previously shown in Windows 10X, losing the Live Tiles of Windows 10 in favor of pinned apps and recent files. Microsoft has also apparently gone for round corners throughout the interface, while widgets are appearing to make a comeback.
Other anticipated changes include a new setup experience that takes users through the configuration process, and an improved Xbox app with deeper integration within Windows.
Microsoft is expected to be preparing to launch a new version of Windows, as its executives have been teasing a “next generation of Windows” announcement for quite some time. A special event is expected to feature a preview of the next version of Windows on June 24.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and The Verge