14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft implemented a new icon pack in Windows 10 build 10125, and although this build is not yet available for the public, leaked screenshots allow us to see what the final version of the OS could look like when it goes live this summer.
The new icons go all-in on a flat approach, so they follow the same design cues as the rest of the operating system, which at some level is very risky because many users wanted the glossy Aero effects back in Windows 10.
But this time, it turns out that most users actually like the new icons in Windows 10, although there are people who still criticize the company for its “childish” approach.
Below are some of the comments we've received in the last couple of days and that praise Microsoft's new icons introduced in build 10125:
“These icons look good. There is still hope for Win10.” - soft
“The icons presented in build 10125 are attractive and an improvement over earlier builds. Without question the icons are different than previous versions Windows, i.e. Windows 7 , 8 and 8.1, but the new icons are attractive, just different.” - Gary Roberts
“These look better. I could live with that.” - mNiosu
More criticism
Needless to say, Microsoft cannot please everyone, so there still are some users who do not like the new icons included in Windows 10.
“The icons are still childish,” Aakib Ahmed posted.
But the best comment comes from our long-time reader Bobo:
“They should change the windows start button now, because that one uses perspective and looks all freaky and doesn't fit in with the rest of ‘design language.’ It should be WONKY. Like if you take a cardboard box and then wonkify the sides, and BLAM! Microsoft perspective! This is hilarious. Apparently flat and stylish is too much of a hurdle in 2015. At least in Redmond.. They should have a design contest over the summer, any kid that isn't blind..oh wait let me rephrase that: ANY kid can design better stuff than what we are now apparently soon being force fed to use. Have a contest, let the public choose the winner and give the winner a mac computer.”
So what do you think? Are the new icons good enough to be used in the final version of Windows 10? Let us know what you think in the comment box after the jump.
Update: you can also express your thoughts on the new Windows 10 icons using this link!