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Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen ThinkBou for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com, December 15, it is well known that Microsoft is working on the next version of Windows, which is called "Win12" in order to make it easier to understand. The new version, internally codenamed "Next Valley", is still in the early planning and engineering stages and aims to be launched by the end of 2024.

With more than two years to go before the release of Win12, foreign technology media Windows Central shared a blog post that revealed several areas where they hope Microsoft's next version will change.

As CTOnews.com netizen @ ThinkBou said in the contribution, it is not so much the media's prediction as the disclosure of unofficial channels. Windows Central is a technology website created by Mobile Nations, which is a well-known and experienced Windows technology media in the circle.

Scalable function

At present, all kinds of devices can run Windows system, whether it is high-end workstations, game PC or low-end educational PC, Internet of things devices, basically covering all the devices you can think of (except mobile phones).

The Windows ecosystem is huge, but Windows Central believes that the "one product is everywhere" strategy makes no sense.

Windows Central believes that on Win12 systems, Microsoft will dynamically adjust the installation of Windows according to the hardware performance of the device. For example, if you run Win12 on a low-end Chromebook, the system will not install Widget Panel, integrate Xbox, or install Phone Link and other additional features, reducing device space consumption and improving running fluency.

Even Microsoft can extend to the compatibility layer of applications. Not all users and devices require full application compatibility. At present, all applications in the Windows system need a "complete" installation package to run, while on low-end devices, they can be extended to web applications. This can help low-cost devices such as ARM to further reduce the space footprint of applications.

This helps reduce the system resource and operating system footprint of low-power PC, which means they run faster and provide a better experience for end users. Microsoft tried to achieve this goal through Windows Core OS, but unfortunately, this effort has been abolished.

Chrome OS proves that a lightweight, network-focused operating system is feasible. So it's time for Microsoft to build a lightweight and competitive version of Windows.

Better lock screen

Microsoft has not touched the adjustment of the lock screen interface since the Win8 system. Functionally, the existing desktop lock screen is not as practical as the mobile phone, just displaying the calendar and time, which is basically not helpful to the user.

Windows Central believes that one of Win12's top priorities is to overhaul the lock screen. The media believes that Microsoft should support more notification types on the lock screen to make it easier for users to understand "what information did I miss" without logging in.

A more dynamic user interface

Similar to the "extensible features" above, Windows Central believes that the Win12 system should be able to adjust the user interface more dynamically according to the performance of the user's hardware.

The media believes that the Win11 system's support for keyboard and mouse operation has been very mature, but there is still a lot of room for improvement for other forms of devices such as tablets.

According to the media, why not create a dedicated tablet user interface for tablet devices? A special experience designed for those who use Windows on touch-only devices. Win11 has a touch user interface, but it only "adjusts" the desktop user experience to better manipulate it with your fingers. The media wants a complete redesign of the Windows user interface to get a truly touch-first experience.

Windows 8, despite its many drawbacks, is a good user interface for touch-only devices. It is fast, smooth and beautiful. We don't ask for a "start" screen or real-time tile return, but the media supports the concept of a radical touch-only user interface, but this time it's only for tablets. Microsoft, don't try to impose it on computers that are not pure touch.

A dynamic user interface can also be extended to other areas of the ecosystem. Why not set up a special game mode to work with the Xbox controller? Similar to Steam's "big picture mode" (Big Picture Mode).

Seamless integration of Android phones

Using the Phone Link application in the Win11 system, it is already possible to connect mobile phones and computers. But Windows Central wants Microsoft to further integrate the cross-platform experience.

The current experience of the Phone Link app is like an application running on Windows, and the media Phone Link can be integrated with the Windows experience, merging our mobile information and details with Windows Shell for a seamless experience.

For example, users can receive notifications from Android phones on the taskbar and see other information such as the phone's power and signal strength on the system tray, rather than through an app. Windows Central wants to seamlessly converge to the level of Mac and iPhone.

I would also like to see deeper integration, such as transferring Office documents or emails on the desktop and mobile at the click of a button. Or it could be automatic, using cloud computing to determine when I am active in an application on my phone or computer, providing a hint on another device and then jumping to the active device.

Windows Central also hopes to get a higher quality update experience, make the Windows Update system update faster, and so on. However, there are still at least 2 years to go before Win12, loyal netizens of CTOnews.com, what other aspects do you think Win12 can improve, please leave a message.

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