14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 11 is coming later this year, and obviously, Microsoft is working around the clock on preparing its apps for this big release.
The next in the queue to get the Windows 11 treatment is PowerToys, with the company recently announcing an update that includes a fresh look and feel, therefore getting it ready for the upcoming operating system.
As you can see in this screenshot, PowerToys overall feels a lot more modern thanks to this facelift, which includes new icons, modern UI controls a la Windows 11, and other accessibility touches that make the app overall easier to use as well.
Windows 11 coming in October
Microsoft is expected to finalize Windows 11 next month, while the public launch should take place at some point in October.
The company hasn’t confirmed this schedule, but it did mention that the free upgrade campaign, which will only be available for certain eligible devices, would start later this year and will continue into 2022.
“Windows 11 will be available through a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs beginning this holiday. To check if your current Windows 10 PC is eligible for the free upgrade to Windows 11, visit Windows.com to download the PC Health Check app,” Microsoft said.
“The free upgrade will begin to roll out to eligible Windows 10 PCs this holiday and continuing into 2022.”
As it typically happens when Microsoft ships new Windows updates, Windows 11 will originally land in stable form for insiders, with the company to then deliver additional polishing and improvements with the help of cumulative updates. If everything goes according to the plan, Windows 11 could land on the first production devices in the second half of October.