Arrr, me mateys! Set yer eyes on Windows 11's grand 'February 2024 Moment' update, laden with newfangled AI and ease of use, and fear not the cursed Bing blackmail!
2024-02-08
Avast ye, me hearties! The grand Windows 11 be settin' sail with its mighty Moment 5 update, comin' this February. 'Tis a treasure trove fer ye EU landlubbers, fer it promises to free ye from Bing and Microsoft Edge. And as if that ain't enough, there be fancy AI features awaitin' ye as well!
The next major update for Windows 11 is expected to arrive at the end of February, bringing artificial intelligence tools for organizing your desktop, the ability to disable Bing in Windows Search (for users in the EU), and the option to uninstall Microsoft Edge (also for EU users). This update, known as "Moment 5" or "February 2024 Moment," is primarily aimed at making Windows 11 compliant with new legislation from the European Union, specifically the Digital Markets Act (DMA).Some of the features included in the Moment 5 update are improvements to Windows 365's Cloud PC integration, built-in accessibility features, the ability to remove news from the Widgets Board, and the capability to remove Bing from the Windows Search pane (for EU users). This update is expected to be previewed in late February or early March 2024.
For users in the EU, this update is good news as they will have more control over their computers, with the option to disable Bing and choose a different search provider, as well as uninstall preinstalled apps like Microsoft Edge. However, Microsoft has been accused of using "dark patterns" and engaging in poor browser market competition practices, prompting Mozilla to publish a report on the issue.
Windows 11 users outside the EU have been complaining about Microsoft's persistent efforts to get them to switch to its browser, Edge. Unfortunately, they will have to wait for their governments to take action. Overall, the Moment 5 update brings some improvements and compliance with EU legislation, but the rest of the world will have to wait and hope for similar changes in the future.