Microsoft has announced that the next feature update for Windows 11 will be available as a free update for all users on September 26, 2023. The update will bring various changes and new features, including AI-powered enhancements such as Copilot, background removal in Paint, optical character recognition in Snipping Tool, and background blur in the Photos app. Other upgrades include taskbar improvements, stylus input for handwritten text, enhanced File Explorer, a redesigned volume mixer, a new Windows Backup app, and the ability to control RGB peripherals from the Settings app.
Microsoft is preparing to release Windows 11 version 23H2, which introduces substantial changes and addresses user complaints. New features include Windows Copilot, a replacement for Cortana that allows users to perform various actions within Windows 11; taskbar upgrades such as ungrouping and the "show labels" option; a redesigned File Explorer with a modernized "Details" pane and tab improvements; support for more archive types; a redesigned Volume Mixer; a new Windows Backup app for easy data transfer between devices; and improvements for developers with Dev Drive and the Dev Home app. Other changes include a new Home page in the Settings app, Dynamic Lightning for managing RGB devices, and easier access to Wi-Fi passwords. Accessibility improvements and a bonus wallpaper are also included in the update.
