The fact that Microsoft spokespeople are using words like 'reinvestment' when talking about Windows 10 is a breath of fresh air for Windows fans who have been calling for Microsoft to refocus their efforts on Windows.'ĭan Grabham is the former associate editor at Pocket-lint working across features, news and reviews and has extensive experience writing about computing, mobile and internet topics. Windows Central says: 'It's fair to say that Microsoft has put Windows on the back burner in the last couple of years as it shifted focused to other efforts at the company. It was clear earlier in 2020 that Microsoft would be investing in Windows 10 further. Microsoft plans more investment in Windows 10 The overhaul appears to be led by Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay. The 'significant design refresh' coming to Windows in 2021 is codenamed Sun Valley and will see many key elements given a refresh including the Start Menu, Action Center and File Explorer. The listing says: 'On this team, you’ll work with our key platform, Surface, and OEM partners to orchestrate and deliver a sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows experiences to signal to our customers that Windows is BACK and ensure that Windows is considered the best user OS experience for customers.'Ģ8 October 2020 - Interface refresh is called Sun Valley, OS is called Cobalt 4 January 2021 - Sun Valley set to be a 'sweeping visual rejuvenation'Īccording to a job listing from Microsoft, Sun Valley is set to be a 'sweeping visual rejuvenation' of Windows.

This should mean it'll be even easier to multitask with side-by-side windows.Īpparently Aero Shake - where you shake a window to clear the desktop - will become an optional setting while there will also be the ability to have separate virtual desktops for each monitor. Soon you'll be able to drag windows to the corner of the screen and those windows will then intuitively resize to fit perfectly. The Sun Valley design update for Windows will apparently include enhanced snapping capabilities and making it easier to use. Microsoft 23 February 2021 - Sun Valley will introduce improved multitasking Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switch.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick.

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