Windows 11 will be a free download for Windows 10 users this holiday
[12:03 a.m. PT]
Windows 11 may be a big update to Microsoft-powered computers, but the company says it'll still be a free update for existing users when it arrives this holiday season.
Additionally, Microsoft said companies will begin selling "Windows 11-ready PCs" before launch.
Teams is taking on Apple's FaceTime and App Store
[11:47 a.m. PT]
One of the biggest complaints about FaceTime is that it only runs on Apple devices. And even though Apple announced that this fall, Apple users can invite Android and Windows people into FaceTime calls, it's not like they have full access to the app.
Well, Microsoft believes its answer will be with its Teams software. The first way it'll do that is by building Teams into the Windows 11 taskbar -- so, essentially, no need to install Teams separately anymore. With Teams available on Apple and Android devices already, that goes a long way toward helping Teams become a bit more competitive.
That's not all, Microsoft also said it'll allow developers on its Microsoft Store for Windows 11 to keep all the money they make, rather than the industry standard practice of charging up to a 30% commission for app purchases.
The tech giant also said developers can use any commerce technology they want, which again is a shift from Apple and Google's policies of requiring app developers use their payments processing service, which automatically deducts their commission.
Microsoft is making your computer more like an Xbox
[11:38 a.m. PT]
One of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's newest mantras is that Microsoft is "all in" on gaming. With Windows 11, Microsoft's folding in features like "Auto HDR," which uses computer intelligence to enhance the visuals in a video game. "The difference is stunning," said Xbox ecosystem exec Sarah Bond said during the event.
Microsoft example of auto-HDR vs standard.
MicrosoftWindows 11 is official
[11:10 a.m. PT]
Microsoft officially announces Windows 11 (The name is real!). There's a bunch of new features, such as a Mac-like look, Microsoft Teams built in kinda like Apple's FaceTime, and widgets.
- Microsoft Windows 11 is here
- Microsoft Windows 11 adds Widgets to help surface content that matters to you
- Microsoft will require an internet connection and account to activate Windows 11 Home
- Android apps coming to Windows 11
- Microsoft moves Start button to the center of the screen
- Android apps coming to Windows 11: Everything we know right now
Windows 11 starts out buggy
[11:05 a.m. PT]
Microsoft has an interesting history with live demos. Famously, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates had a major crash in a live demo of Windows 98. Now, it appears Microsoft's having the problem again. Just as Microsoft was about to announce the name of its new Windows 11 software, the company's livestream dropped.
That loading circle? That's the dropped livestream.
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More livestream bugginess.
MicrosoftAbout to begin
[10:53 a.m. PT]
Microsoft's big event is about to begin. In the meantime you can enjoy that apparently someone found reference to the name Windows 11 in one of Microsoft's code bases in the Github service it runs, according to Bleeping Computer. So, there you have it. But honestly, with all the speculation about the name and all the hints, if Microsoft doesn't call this Windows 11, most people will probably think the last few weeks were an elaborate prank by the company's marketing team.
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