About six years ago, Microsoft announced Windows 10 and since then the company has stuck to the same name. The operating system has received a lot updates that has been bringing new features. Well, come June 24, the a new version of Windows will be announced.
The official Twitter handle of Windows recently shared a tweet along with a short teaser video showing the Windows logo and announced that the next Microsoft event will be on June 24. Following this, Yusuf Mehdi, the Corporate VP of Modern Life and Search and Devices Group at Microsoft, quoted the tweet and said he hasn’t been excited for a new version of Windows since Windows 95. You can check out Mehdi’s tweet right below.
I haven’t been this excited for a new version of @Windows since Windows 95! Although I don’t remember the box being that big. Make sure you save the date for June 24! #MicrosoftEvent https://t.co/j80Sh9rwos pic.twitter.com/XgfEI2qxqG
— Yusuf Mehdi (@yusuf_i_mehdi) June 2, 2021
This new development seems to be a good reason for Microsoft cancelling the much-anticipated Windows 10X project. The company wants to focus more on the next generation of Windows.
Some Features We Expect
So, coming to the new features included in the upcoming Windows update, a few things have surfaced online, thanks to leaks and rumors. There might be a new redesigned Action Center, an overhauled UI with rounded corners, a redesigned Microsoft Store, a new File Explorer app with colorful icons, and much more.
The Microsoft event will be held virtually on June 24 at 11 AM ET, which translates to 4:00PM here in Nigeria. The event will be live-streamed on Microsoft’s official website, so stay tuned for more information.
So, the question is “will it be called Windows 11 or Windows 10 21H2?” Stay tune with us to get more on this.