Windows 11 is all about incorporating a universal design language ‘WinUI’ into the operating system and its native apps. Over the past few months, Microsoft has applied a fresh coat of paint to default OS apps, such as MS Paint, Notepad, and even Windows Media Player. There are plenty of…
A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft announced some new features Windows 11 would soon be getting. As part of the update, Microsoft said it would be refreshing the look of two key apps – Notepad and Groove Music (now called Media Player). Now, weeks after beta release, the new Notepad…
Windows 11 Build 22543 is now rolling out to testers in the Dev Channel and it comes with changes that could ship in the fall of 2022 as part of Sun Valley 2. With today’s preview update, Microsoft is adding support for new natural voices that will be used in…
Microsoft announced that it’s planning to push new features to Windows 11 in February 2022. This is possible thanks to the modular nature of Windows. For those unaware, Microsoft made a change to the way it delivers updates with a new feature called Experience Packs. With Experience Packs and Microsoft…
Your Phone app’s ability to make phone calls is now getting better in the latest update on Windows 11. For those unaware, Your Phone app recently received a new design to bring it in line with the new Windows 11 aesthetic, which includes rounded corners and a soft colour palette.…
MS Paint recently received a new design in the Windows Insider channels and it will be getting support for dark mode in a future update on Windows 11. This is Microsoft’s latest effort to make native desktop apps ready for Windows 11’s new design using Fluent and Mica effect. Back…
Windows 11 begin rolling out to consumers almost five months ago and it is important to understand that the operating system is still under development. While there are ways to install Windows 11 today, the new operating system or most of the new apps are not available to everyone just…
As expected, Windows 11’s Your Phone app new design is now rolling out to testers in the Dev Channel. Like Microsoft’s other Windows apps (Calculator, Microsoft Store, Paint or Media Player), Your Phone app’s new lick of paint is mostly about rounded corners and WinUI controls. Microsoft touts Your Phone app as…
During the Surface Laptop Studio event, Microsoft briefly teased an updated look for its Your Phone app. In addition to a new Microsoft Store, Paint app, Photos app, Calculator, and other native apps, it appears that the Your Phone app is getting a similar makeover on Windows 11 and even…
One of the most popular apps on Windows is set for a major design upgrade later this year, according to screenshots posted by an alleged Microsoft employee. Notepad, which has become a separate Store-updateable and optional app on Windows 11, is getting updated with a new command bar and Fluent…