Windows 10 has been online for nearly a year, and the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update will be officially launched on August 2. At present, Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 14393 version for Fast Channel, and subsequently released several cumulative update version numbers to 14393.5. So what changes will happen to the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update?
On the first anniversary, let’s take a look at the details released by Microsoft:
● The installed capacity of the system exceeded 350 million units. Despite this, Microsoft also acknowledges that the goal of reaching 1 billion units in 2018 will not be realized.
● Since the release of the system, users have used the system for more than 135 billion hours
● Since the launch of the Windows 10 system, Microsoft has pushed 25 PC versions and 16 mobile versions, which is more formal than Windows 10. More before the release.
●Insider users submitted nearly 75 million feedbacks, of which 5,000 were responded to in Windows 10 systems.
This update is undoubtedly fun for Insider members, allowing them to try out new features in a timely manner, but on the other hand makes the official version a bit boring. If you've got new features through the Fast channel, there won't be much surprises on August 2.
Windows Ink
The most noteworthy and most important feature of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update is Windows Ink, which was unveiled at this year's Build conference. Ink Workspace will be the new Hub for stylus-related content. By default (in the case of Surface), use the button at the top of the stylus to open the tool (the shortcut can be customized) and bring three important functions
Sticky Notes: Windows Virtual Convenience A major upgrade is available, and Cortana's artificial intelligence can be used to automatically set calendar entries when handwriting. Tip: You can rearrange the handwritten to-do list. The default shortcut is to long press the top button.
Sketchpad: Basically a whiteboard that can be used to record your thoughts and ideas. In this application it is even possible to call up tools such as rulers for operation.
Screen sketch: This tool is mainly used for document expression and secondary creation, so that you can mark the entire desktop, allow document collaboration or personal creation in the album, and then share it with others.
Using UWP apps and other apps that leverage Windows Ink technology can make styluses more powerful and useful. And with the continued power of the stylus, it will have a profound impact on our daily interactions (at least in the business world).
Cortana
Cortana currently supports the use of the lock screen interface, so users do not have to log in to the device to interact, which saves time.
In the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Xiaona’s initial setup operation was first simplified. In addition, when searching, you can also specify the search range (application, settings, documents, folders, pictures, videos, music, emails, Calendar, people, internet).
Cortana is also able to save and recycle key information such as frequently used contact numbers, airport parking locations, flight information, and photos in reminders. Developers can also fully invoke Cortana's proactive intelligence technology to perform operations based on the user's usage scenarios.
Edge Browser:
Microsoft's Edge browser is the biggest part of the upgrade in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The most obvious feature is the extension. The current number of extensions is very rare (only 13), but Microsoft is working on creating new tools to help port Chrome extensions to the Edge browser.
In addition, the Edge browser has received a lot of updates, including
● Users can control the back and forward of the page by swiping left and right on the touchpad/screen.
● The web notification function is now integrated into the standard Windows notifications
● You can choose to copy the link “Paste and jump”, or select “Paste and search” after copying the text.
● Set clear data after closing the browser
● Ability to use biosensor (via Windows Hello) to log in to the website
● Now you can pin tabs
For those technical experts:
Windows The most attractive aspect of the 10th Anniversary Update for those geeks is that Bash Shell (via Ubuntu Linux) can be natively integrated into Windows, which opens the door for developers to create cross-platform applications.
Other updates are safe. Windows Hello can be used to log in to the application (currently only iHeartRadio and DropBox are supported, in addition to the Edge website mentioned above). Windows Defender is able to quickly scan schedules and new notifications and summaries appear after scanning and clearing security threats.
On the enterprise side, Microsoft introduced two new security features in its anniversary update, starting with Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (WDATP), which provides advanced threat intelligence, detection and protection against Windows security layers, data Advanced threat management is provided by the combination of the world's largest sensor and expert arrays. Currently, WDATP has been deployed to more than 300 companies in more than 70 countries around the world. Another security feature is Windows Information Protection, a new service that prevents businesses from colliding with corporate data and private data to prevent accidental data breaches.
Miscellaneous:
There are a lot of great new features in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, and although it can't be headline, it does improve the user experience. For example, virtual desktops, richer Emoji emoticons, Dark Mode, numerous UI adjustments, and more.
Next, let's talk about the details of the user interface adjustments:
● There are currently 14 Quick Action tiles in the Action Center, users rearrange them according to their own preferences.
● The taskbar icon can display information similar to the number of notifications and unread messages
● The dynamic tile can be deeply connected to the displayed elements (for example, can directly jump to the previewed news) Medium)
● Ability to hide the taskbar in tablet mode so you can see the entire screen
● Start menu can display your application list, reducing unnecessary clicks
● You can be in the taskbar Select your playback device on
● Ability to display volume control on the lock screen