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INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCTS AND INNOVATION

Windows 11 is a catalyst for engagement and growth

“ ince the launch of Windows 11 in October, we have seen strong demand and Building for what’s next
preference for Windows 11, with people accepting the upgrade offer to Windows 11 “As a team, we feel an immense amount
Sat twice the rate we saw for Windows 10”, chief product officer Panos Panay wrote in a of gratitude and pride delivering a product
recent blog. that has increasingly become a part of
Windows 11 also has the highest quality scores and product satisfaction of any version people’s daily lives, and we know we are
of Windows ever shipped. Product quality was a huge focus for the team, and they took not done. As we look to the future, this
a deliberate and phased approach as to how they rolled out the upgrade. “We’re excited year and beyond, we will continue to
to share that the upgrade offer to Windows 11 is beginning to enter its final phase of invest in delivering Windows experiences
availability, putting us ahead of our initial plan of mid 2022”” that enrich and inspire peoples’ lives.
We continue to adapt Windows to meet
The Windows ecosystem is more vibrant than ever the evolving needs of our customers.
One of the incredible benefits of the Windows platform is that it provides a broad and open With Windows 365, we move Windows to
ecosystem that offers people choice. Today, the ecosystem is stronger than it has ever been the cloud, where employees can securely
across hardware, software, apps, peripherals and more. stream their Windows experience on any
device. With Windows 11 SE, schools have
a simple, distraction-free environment
catered to the unique needs of students.

Next month we’re bringing new
experiences to Windows that include:
• a public preview of how you can use
Android apps on Windows 11 through
the Microsoft Store;
• our partnerships with Amazon and Intel;
• taskbar improvements with call mute
and unmute;
• easier window sharing and bringing
weather to the taskbar;
• the introduction of two new redesigned
apps - Notepad and Media Player.

Windows will continue to be the backbone
for innovation, a destination for gaming,
creativity and exploration, and a gateway
to the Metaverse”, Panay wrote.

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