14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 11 is coming not only with a series of new features and capabilities, but also with changes concerning the apps that are pre-loaded with the operating system.
Microsoft has confirmed that Skype, for example, would no longer be pre-installed on new devices or when clean-installing Windows 11, though users who still want the app can find it in the Microsoft Store.
In addition to Skype, 3D Viewer, OneNote for Windows 10, and Paint 3D are all moving to the Microsoft Store, so overall, Windows 11 will be cleaner out of the box.
Windows 11 running best on a new PC
While Windows 11 will be offered as a free upgrade to some eligible Windows 10 devices, Microsoft explains the best possible experience would be offered to those who buy a new computer that’s fully compatible with the new operating system from the very beginning.
And needless to say, Microsoft is already working with its partners, including companies like Dell, HP, and Lenovo, to build Windows 11-certified devices that would be fully prepared for the upcoming OS.
“Since day one of developing Windows 11, we have been working closely with our hardware and silicon partners for seamless integration across software and hardware. That co-engineering begins with innovation in the silicon. From AMD and the incredible graphics depth brought by the Ryzen processors to the incredible performance of Intel’s 11th gen and Evo Processors, to Qualcomm’s AI prowess, 5G and Arm support, the innovation of our silicon partners brings together the best of Windows 11 with the largest hardware ecosystem in the world,” Microsoft says.
Windows 11 will launch in the fall, most likely in October or November, but preview builds released as part of the Windows Insider program will become available starting next week.