Windows 11 is finally here. Microsoft took the stage today to announce the next generation of Windows, which will succeed Windows 10 when it finally releases later this year. And while Microsoft’s new update introduces an all-new design language with tons of new changes, there’s also some other smaller things that, while definitely not game-changers, do make the overall Windows 10 experience a lot more cohesive and better. One of the new changes come in the form of new widgets. One of Windows 11’s biggest new features, as announced by Microsoft, is a new widgets pane, and it looks amazing.
The new Widgets pane brings an similar experience to the widgets the Google app gives you. You have several widgets for pretty much anything you would need, including weather, calendar, as well as news. Microsoft says they drew their inspiration straight from the similar functionality smartphones provide, and according to them, they wanted to provide something similar straight from your desktop view. The new Widgets pane shows up from the left of your display and gives you a quick brief into your day from Microsoft’s ecosystem of services, including the calendar, Bing, and Microsoft Edge. It also briefs you in on the latest news, delivering information you care about using Microsoft’s News service.
Windows 11 integrates with the Internet better than ever, and this is just one of the few results of that. Microsoft says that, with this new widget pane, they want to “create a vibrant pipeline for global brands and local creators alike, in a way that both consumers and creators can benefit.” This feature will be exclusive to Windows 11, which should arrive to Insiders next week and to stable users later this year. This is not the only improvement Windows 11 has, however. For a more detailed rundown on what Microsoft announced today, check out our hero page detailing all the new UI and UX improvements, as well as the new improvements under the hood.
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