While Windows 10 continues to improve, the weak desktop app ecosystem is one of the areas where Microsoft is receiving an avalanche of criticism, as users feel it does not match the competing platforms. That will change as Microsoft looks forward to improving the Windows 10 inbox apps.
In a job post, Microsoft says it’s hiring experienced software engineers to make existing Windows 10 inbox apps ‘best in their class’. One of the most important responsibilities will be to deliver ‘the best app experiences that promote happiness and productivity on Windows’. Microsoft’s goal is to provide users with “well-crafted native applications that showcase the best of Windows platform and seamless design.”
Qualified engineers will also need to work with Microsoft and Surface Engineering, with the PM and design disciplines, and with the developer community. And so Microsoft believes that each member will help each other to achieve more. Needless to say, improving the design of the Windows 10 inbox apps will also be one of the focus areas for Microsoft.
While Microsoft has not shared any further details on how it will improve the Windows 10 inbox apps, the company is finally taking serious steps to revamp the app ecosystem. However, so far it will be limited to Windows 10 inbox apps, which means that apps like Microsoft Photos will be better, while the experience of using third-party apps will not be affected. Something is still better than nothing.
It is noteworthy, however, that Microsoft did not give us a timeline of when we might see these changes in the Microsoft operating system.
Apart from the inbox applications, Microsoft plans to make major changes to the taskbar, Start Menu and Action Center of its desktop operating system. These changes are expected to come with the Windows 10 21H2 update, also known as the Windows 10 Sun Valley update. The update is expected to arrive in the fall of 2021.
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via WindowsLatest