![]() ![]() However, these apps have always required extra effort to make sure that you're streaming to viewers in good quality, with low latency. Dedicated podcast appĪ storming idea by our resident Computing writer Jess Weatherbed, as there is yet to be an integrated option in Windows to stream what you're playing.įor years there have been apps such as OBS and Twitch that offer ways to stream what you're playing or watching with others. This can update the desktop substantially and make it much more up to date, without having to rely on widgets or a taskbar to showcase changes. Microsoft could also bring back previous wallpapers, such as the hillside of Windows XP, but have it animated, alongside some clouds displaying battery status or the weather. Having a dedicated section for wallpapers, where you can place static bytes of information on the desktop that works with an animated live wallpaper, could appeal to all kinds of users. To so something similar in Windows 12, Microsoft could further push its efforts in themes, something that's seen improvements in Windows 11, thanks to its dark themes. But for PC and Mac, they've been relegated to third-party apps, such as Wallpaper Engine, to be able to have animated wallpapers with the ability to display information from your PC. Live wallpaperĪ request by TechRadar's Senior Computing Editor Matt Hanson, and an intriguing one at that. There have been similar features in iPhones and Android phones for some years, with animations moving across these devices. Microsoft needs to reboot how it perceives itself for messaging apps, and the return of MSN Messenger could be a great start to that. Perhaps have integration with Slack, so if a video meeting is needed, it can prompt in a channel and with one button, MSN Messenger will launch with the required invitees. Not only would we like to see the return of nudges, winks, and classic sounds if users want, but we'd also be keen on powerful features to make it go toe-to-toe with Zoom, Google Meets, and FaceTime. Instead, let's see them both retire and mark a fresh start for Windows 12, with the return of MSN Messenger to do the job these two apps have limped on with. If you need to take part in a job interview that's on Teams, for example, chances are you'll quickly need to install the app and make sure it works. While there have been some new features brought to both Teams and Skype, there's still an air of confusion as to which one you should use. In a time when people needed to communicate remotely more, it was Zoom that took the lead and Skype was bafflingly left by the wayside. It's no secret that Microsoft's efforts on video calling and collaboration through messaging apps have been less than stellar in recent years. Merge Skype and Teams into MSN Messenger 12 We don't know much about Windows 12 yet, or whether the rumored upgrade will even become a reality, but we do have a good idea of what we want from it, with the following features topping our list. DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x.A display larger than 9-inches with HD Resolution (1366x768).Other than that, though, Windows 12 should support the same CPUs as Windows 11, and will likely have similar requirements: There has been a rumor claiming that Microsoft may be planning to up the RAM requirement from 4GB (for Windows 11) to 8GB with the next-gen OS. While the same requirement will most likely be requested by Microsoft again, it may be at a point where almost every PC has TPM enabled anyway. When Microsoft announced availability for Windows 11, the main requirement was for machines to have a hardware feature called TPM enabled, which is a piece of security functionality that can be found on most motherboards. We also caught a glimpse of next-gen Windows (called the 'Next Valley Prototype Design') at Build 2023, indicating that it might be on track for next year.įinally, an Intel executive has confirmed that the next iteration of Windows is expected to land in 2024 (although admittedly without mentioning the Windows 12 name). ![]() Furthermore, this has been the chatter on the rumor mill for a while now. Going on past releases, we'd expect to see Windows 12 arrive in late 2024, just ahead of support for Windows 10 ending. How much does it cost? Should be free as Windows 11 currently is.When will it come out? Possibly 2024 based on the three-year schedule.What is it? Windows 12 is the rumored successor to Windows 11. ![]()
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