Arrgh, me hearties! Windows 11 be sportin' a treasure trove o' fancy new features, and a scurvy surprise ye might despise.
2023-07-12
Arr matey, Microsoft be sailin' ahead, stickin' them pesky 'notification badges' (aye, ads) on their Start menu, alas!
Windows 11 has received a slew of new features that are now available to all users. The Moment 3 update was initially released for select PCs with the 'Get the latest updates as soon as they're available' option enabled. However, not all Windows 11 users were able to install the update. A staggered rollout was implemented, with only some users receiving the new functionality.Now, after the release of Moment 3 features in preview, the full upgrade is available to anyone who wants it. To get the update, users simply need to head to Windows Update and check for the latest updates. The update, known as KB5028185, enables Moment 3 features.
Moment 3 brings several noteworthy additions to Windows 11. There are improvements in accessibility, including a revamped voice command help system and additional dialects and languages supported. The Settings app, Task Manager, and widget board also received enhancements. However, there is a downside to the update. Microsoft has expanded the rollout of "notification badging for Microsoft accounts" on the Start menu, which prompts users to sign up for an account or finish configuring their existing account.
Many users have voiced their opposition to this move, as the badging scheme feels like thinly disguised advertisements. Despite the backlash, Microsoft seems determined to push ahead with it. With the delivery of Moment 3, the likelihood of encountering these badges increases. Windows 11 Home users can only postpone cumulative updates for a short time, as they are mandatory and will be automatically installed eventually.