Windows 11 is getting closer and closer to receiving another major update, and many of the community’s demands need to be met in the package. Windows 11 23H2 (also known as Moment 4) is expected to offer a number of features that users have come to expect, including functionality outstanding in the new system.
All Windows 11 23H2 news
Not everything that is known about the upcoming update has been completely confirmed by Microsoft, but it is speculated based on the content in the preview builds of Windows 11 distributed in the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels. Below, see what’s expected for the next major Windows 11 update.
Windows copilot
The AI virtual assistant Copilot should launch alongside Moment 4. The complement is very similar to Bing Chat in many aspects, but fully integrated into the operating system and without bearing the stigma of Microsoft’s search engine.
Unlike Cortana, Copilot is very smart: the tool is supported by GPT-4, an OpenAI model also present in ChatGPT Plus, which also guarantees multimedia capabilities and much more natural interactions than the previous MS Assistant.
New File Explorer
Windows 11 File Explorer is set to undergo another overhaul in build 23H2. The update should introduce a WinUI 3 look, new application design guidelines from MS, and a new built-in gallery, making it easier to access photos and videos saved on your computer.
Individual icons on the taskbar
In Windows 11, everyone was forced to use group icons on the taskbar, no matter how many programs were open at the same time. It is possible that Microsoft will finally bring back the option to decompile icons in the Moment 4 update.
In uncluttered icons, the buttons are arranged in a larger size, with the icon and program name visible at all times.
The simplest backup
The system backup tool should become more useful in Windows 11 23H2 Update. The native add-on should make saving data to the cloud more practical, saving the user from manual labor and making uploading available for those less familiar with computers.
The backup will also be more complete: when you download the saved version, the system will put application shortcuts where they were before, including Start menu icons.
New emoji
Windows 11 23H2 may add more emojis to the system keyboard. Currently, Microsoft’s platform label drawer lags behind the Unicode standard.
Dark mode in Paint
Paint has undergone a deep overhaul in Windows 11, and in the next major update, You should get dark theme support. The addition is simple enough, but it’s been a community request that’s been ignored for years.
Native RGB control
Windows 11 23H2 may offer native peripheral controls with RGB lighting. The solution won’t be as complete as the apps from the manufacturers themselves, but it should be a good quick fix for those who’d rather not fill their PC with complementary software just to control the keyboard, mouse, or headphone light.
Native support for compressed files
The Moment 4 update may finally include native support for opening 7Z and RAR files, completely eliminating the need to download additional apps. Thus, it will be possible to check the contents of compressed folders without much effort – and without the notice that you have to pay to use WinRAR.
When will Windows 11 23H2 be released?
There are still no official predictions for the release of Windows 11 23H2. If Microsoft follows tradition, the package should be released to the general public between September and October this year.
Microsoft’s plans are confused with the system, as rumors are circulating about a possible Windows 12 for 2024. That’s why, see the predictions listed here as a forecast, as any of them can be saved in the next version of the operating system.
