Microsoft wants to present a new Windows version on June 24.06.2021th, 10.5. How this should be called has not yet been leaked. The expected, cross-platform Windows X will not be, according to Microsoft. Experts expect more of a kind of Windows 10 or 2022-XNUMX with improved security.
The first reports of what Microsoft wants to present does not sound like the big hit of a new system. Rather, there is talk of many visual changes and more refined operation. There will probably be a new MS store to make the new Windows 10.XXX more exciting for developers and app providers.
Windows 10: already over 6 years old
Windows 10 has established itself in the meantime and the versions XP, 7 or Windows 8.1 have been pushed out of the market. XP and 8.1 still show up between 1 and 3 percent in “worldwide statistics”. However, Windows 7 stubbornly stays at just over 15 percent. At least that's what the Statista.com portal says. one trusts statcounter.comIt looks different when it comes to Windows usage in Germany: Windows 10 is 88 percent, Windows 7 7 percent. Windows 5 (8.1%), 3,3, XP and Vista account for the remaining 8 percent.
Big update about every 6 months
In terms of updates, Microsoft has relied on large, mostly semi-annual updates for Windows 10 in addition to its patch days. Most users receive or already have update 21H1, version number 19043 from May 2021. It contains few visible updates, but rather improves security and remote access. For version 21H1, December 13, 2022 is the end of support. At Microsoft, the major updates have mostly leveled off in May and October in recent years.
Microsoft live stream on June 24.06.2020th, 17 at XNUMX p.m.
The new version wants Introduce Microsoft in a live stream on June 24.06.2021th, 17 at XNUMX p.m.. Of course, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will initiate the event. Access to the stream is currently free of charge and without registration.
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