Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows + Devices (W+D), has promised that we will see various improvements to Windows 11 going forward. The recent strategic shift is a direct response to all the harsh criticism suffered over the past year-plus of broken updates.
Windows Latest has compiled a list of 18 promised features and improvements that are slated to roll out to the public within 2026. Among other things, Microsoft promises to improve the following:
- Taskbar
- Start menu
- Copilot scaled back
- Windows Update
- OOBE installation process
- File Explorer
- Dark mode inconsistencies
- Settings app redesign
- System performance
- Hardware stability
- Bluetooth and audio
- Windows Hello passwordless security
- Touchpad and haptic feedback
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
- Native first-party apps
- Feature Flags for Windows Insiders
- Feedback Hub
- Fewer advertisements
The idea is that these changes will be part of the monthly Windows updates, so expect 2 to 3 improvements per month going forward.
Further reading: These Windows 11 issues still need fixing
