Put simply, Windows 10X is a new version of Windows that's been specifically designed for dual-screen devices. It'll eventually end up there, but at release it'll run on regular laptops and Windows tablets. It isn't Windows 10, even though it sounds - and looks - just like a new version of that operating system
Foldable screens and new dual screen devices have more and more become the trend. Manufacturers now want to point out themselves as forward-thinking hardware developers. Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 10X software has long been supposed to be the software giant’s first obtrude upon the twin screen world we all look likely to soon enter. New leaks, however, haven't only given us our first observe some insider information about Windows 10X, they’ve also revealed that it would be coming to more fixed Windows devices too.
Windows 10X is ditching the Start Menu
The Microsoft in-the-know Twitter account WalkingCat recently highlighted a document that was very briefly available online. The document revealed that Microsoft wants Windows 10X to be available for, “both clamshells and foldables . ” This shows that Microsoft is planning on bringing its brand-new software to regular “clamshell” type laptop devices too. The leaked document also went through a number of the features that may be included in Windows 10X. The primary change to Windows 10 are going to be noticeable even before Windows 10X launches. The new authentication feature “Windows Hello Face” will kick in automatically, removing the necessity to log in manually via the lock screen. The document said, “Upon waking the device, Windows Hello Face instantly recognizes the user and can immediately transition to their desktop.” Another key factor of Windows 10X is that the replacement of the beginning Menu with what Microsoft is looking Launcher. Launcher will work like a sophisticated search function, seamlessly integrating, “… web results, available apps, and specific files on your device.” The document also claimed that Launcher content will automatically update supported the apps you employ most often.
As well as a simplified Start Menu, Windows 10X is also going to simplify the Windows 10 action center, where you would normally receive notifications. It’ll be quicker and easier to access important settings and you’ll also have the ability to customize which settings you’ll have quick access to. The document, however, notes that Wi-Fi, cell data, Bluetooth, airplane mode, rotation lock, and projection will all be quick settings by default.
The other news of note to come from the leaked document is that Microsoft seem to be promoting the regular Win32 versions of the Office apps as well as the Progressive Web App versions you can find at office.com. If you’re worried about the limited nature of the web versions of the Office apps available online, don’t. It is highly likely that Microsoft will work on them extensively in the run up to the launch of Windows 10X.
Holiday 2020 launch
The big news then is that users of regular devices will likely be able to use Windows 10X too and it won’t just be exclusive to foldable devices. That doesn’t mean, however that the launch of Windows 10X isn’t still tied to the release of Microsoft’s first foldable device, the Surface Neo. Neo is expected launch in time for the holidays next year.
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