Key Highlights from the Video on Windows 11 Update

Overview

• The video discusses anticipated changes and features in the April 2025 update for Windows 11 versions 24 H2 and 23 H2.
• Features may vary as Microsoft can delay or remove updates.

New Features in the Update

Settings App Enhancements

• About Page: Introduction of "top cards" displaying vital system information like storage, graphics, and processor details.
• Commercial Customers Homepage: Integration of new cards, including device info and accessibility preferences.
• Account Section: Japanese user accounts will display the first name instead of the last name.

On-Screen Keyboard

• Gamepad Layout: Provides easier navigation and typing using an Xbox controller, mapping buttons to common keys. Applicable for both 23 H2 and 24 H2.

Taskbar and System Tray

• Emoji Icon Management: New setting in taskbar settings to manage when the emoji icon appears. Users can choose to show it always or hide it.

Task Manager Updates

• CPU Usage Display: Improved consistency in displaying CPU usage information according to industry standards.

Lock Screen Settings

• Widget Control: Allows users to add, remove, and organize widgets on the lock screen and provides group policy settings for widget management.

Voice Access and Translation Improvements

• Voice Command Flexibility: Enhances voice access understanding without needing fixed syntax and expands to include Chinese languages.
• Real-Life Translation Expansion: Supports 44 languages and expands translation capabilities to ARM Snapdragon processors in additional countries.

File Explorer

• Dialogue Updates: Updates for various dialogues (e.g., save, open wizards) to align with text scaling settings.

Conclusion

• These updates are part of a quality update that includes new features and improvements.
• The updates also have other fixes and enhancements not covered in detail in the video.
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