While Windows 10 continues to improve, one of the areas where Microsoft receives a flurry of criticism is the poor desktop application ecosystem, as users believe it is not on par with rival platforms. This is set to change, as Microsoft is eager to improve Windows 10 inbox apps.
In a list of jobs, Microsoft says it is hiring experienced software engineers to make existing Windows 10 inbox applications “best in class”. One of the main responsibilities will be to offer “the best application experiences that promote happiness and productivity in Windows”. Microsoft’s goal is to provide users with “well-crafted native applications that showcase the best of the Windows platform and Fluent design”.
Qualified engineers for the job will also need to work with Microsoft and surface engineering teams, with the PM and design disciplines and with the developer community. And in doing so, Microsoft believes that each member will help each other to achieve more. Needless to say, improving the design of Windows 10 inbox apps will also be one of Microsoft’s areas of focus.
While Microsoft has not shared any further details on how it will improve Windows 10 inbox apps, the company is finally taking some serious steps in reviewing the app ecosystem. However, this will be limited to Windows 10 inbox apps, for now, which means apps like Microsoft Photos will be better, while the experience of using third-party apps will not be affected by this change. Something is better than nothing, however.
It is important to note, however, that Microsoft has not given us a timeline of when we can see these changes in Microsoft’s desktop operating system.
In addition to inbox applications, Microsoft is planning to make major changes to the desktop operating system’s Taskbar, Start Menu and Action Center. These changes are expected to come with the Windows 10 21H2 update, also popularly known as the Windows 10 Sun Valley update. The update is expected to arrive in the fall of 2021.
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by WindowsLatest