14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has officially released Windows 10 May 2021 Update, also referred to as version 21H1, to the first wave of production devices.
Windows 10 May 2021 Update isn’t a big release, as it’s mostly focused on under-the-hood improvements, so it won’t bring too many new features.
But Microsoft explains that what it wants to do with version 21H1 is to focus on a few areas, such as security and remote access, to provide users with a more polished experience.
“The May 2021 Update is purposely scoped to deliver important features that improve security, remote access and quality—and engineered to provide a fast update experience. We have released and evaluated preview builds through the Windows Insider Program over the past months and, based on the feedback gathered from our Insider community, we are now ready to begin a phased rollout,” the company explains.
Gradually rolling out to users
Just like its predecessors, this new feature update isn’t available today for all non-Insider devices, as Microsoft uses a gradual rollout to make sure no major bugs are experienced.
The company also warns that some devices may not get to see Windows 10 version 21H1 in Windows Update due to compatibility blocks.
“We are initially taking a measured seeker-based approach to the rollout of the May 2021 Update. We are throttling availability up over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience for all, so the update may not be offered to you right away. Additionally, some devices might have a compatibility issue for which a safeguard hold is in place. In these cases, we will not offer the update until we are confident that you will have a good update experience,” John Cable, Vice President, Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, says.
Windows 10 May 2021 Update will receive 18 months of servicing and support, as per Microsoft’s typical support calendar.