Security News > 2021 > June > Windows 11: The new features coming to Microsoft's next-gen OS
Unlike Windows 10 feature updates, Windows 11 comes with several new features and improvements.
Windows 11 comes with centered Start Menu and taskbar, similar to Windows 10X. Start Menu doesn't come with traditional live tiles.
Some Windows features are now maintained outside the usual Windows updates using experience packs.
Microsoft is introducing Windows widgets, which appears to be a successor to Windows 10's News and Interests.
Windows 11 latest news Microsoft officials recently confirmed that Windows 11 will be switching to the annual feature update cadence from the current biannual cadence.
As part of the updated cadence, Microsoft will support each version of Windows 11 Pro and Windows 10 Home for 24 months, while Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Education, and IoT Enterprise will be supported for 36 months.
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