Avast ye! Microsoft be givin' a wee bit o' love to Windows 10, updatin' thar Photos app, ye scallywags!
2023-08-16
Arrr, me hearties! Microsoft be sailin' the seven seas with a fine newfangled Photos app for Windows 10, ready to keep yer ship in good condition and addin' extra treasures to yer Windows 11 voyage. Avast ye, they be bridgin' the gap betwixt the two!
Microsoft is reportedly working on a revamped Photos app for Windows 10, despite their focus on Windows 11. This follows their recent release of the Windows Backup app for Windows 10, which was initially only available for Windows 11 users. The early preview version of the new Photos app is now supported in Windows 10, indicating that it will be released in a future update.The new Photos app is expected to feature a more sophisticated interface, improvements to photo library management, better integration with OneDrive, a refined “Memories” feature, multi-window capability, and upgraded abilities to import from external sources. One notable change is the replacement of the built-in video editor with Microsoft’s web-based video editor, Clipchamp.
If users want to try the new Photos app before it officially becomes available, they can follow the steps outlined in the article to install it. However, it is worth noting that the Windows 10 version of the app will not have all the same features as the Windows 11 version, such as iCloud integration.
Despite the push for users to upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft's continued support for Windows 10 by bringing new apps and features to the older operating system is commendable. This approach allows users to customize their Windows experience, regardless of the version they are using. Hopefully, this will encourage other companies, like Apple and Google, to continue developing new features that are compatible with older operating systems.