Microsoft (MSFT.US) releases the latest version of Windows 11, which is the first new system in 6 years

Zhitong Finance APP learned that on the evening of June 24th, Beijing time, Microsoft (MSFT.US) officially released the latest version of its Windows operating system, Windows 11, to the world. This is the company’s first new Windows system in 6 years. Microsoft Chairman and CEO Nadella said: “Today is a milestone in the history of Windows development.”

Windows 11 has made major updates to the UI design. The “Start” menu deletes the dynamic tiles originally introduced with Windows 8, and adds users’ common startup applications on other devices. With the blessing of cloud and Microsoft 365, the “Start” menu can display recent documents, no matter which platform or device the user has viewed, even on Android or iOS devices, the browsing history can be viewed on the “Start” menu.

Windows 11 has added startup applications in the taskbar, and Microsoft Teams is one of them. According to Microsoft, after Microsoft Teams is integrated into the taskbar, whether it is on Windows, Android or iOS platforms, users can use typing, chat, voice or video to communicate with contacts, in any place, on any platform or device. Connected, not hindered by equipment or platforms.

In addition to the interface changes, Windows 11 also brings performance improvements. In terms of gaming experience, Windows 11 has brought changes in many aspects such as screen experience, performance improvement, and peripheral support.

Windows 11 has also added a new window plug-in Wigets. Widgets are driven by the Microsoft Edge browser and are a personalized prompt function. Users can directly open a management view on the computer desktop to receive news updates, weather changes or news notifications. When the user opens the personalized prompt box, Wigets supports sliding on the screen, so as not to affect other tasks on the interface.

In Windows 11, Microsoft also created a brand new Microsoft Store for users. Microsoft is also making efforts to build the application ecosystem. At the press conference, Microsoft stated that it is taking measures to further open the Microsoft Store to provide creators and developers with more profitable opportunities.

In addition, Windows 11 can also run Android applications natively, for the first time in history. It is worth noting that this feature may need to be launched later this year.

As of today’s close, Microsoft closed up 0.53% to $266.69, and its market value closed above $2 trillion for the first time.