

The update itself won't roll out to the public until the fall, likely with an LCU (latest cumulative update) which sits on top with last-minute features and fixes. Microsoft will then RTM a build, ship that off to OEMs and begin testing it in the Beta Channel as a designated release.


Microsoft is hoping to have most of this work done by the end of the Cobalt development semester, which wraps up in June 2021.
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But, these are the things Microsoft wants to deliver to Windows 10 customers next year. It's likely that some of these plans won't make it to the final product, as that's just the nature of Windows OS development, and the reason why Microsoft doesn't announce these plans ahead of time. It's important to stress that Microsoft can cut or delay these plans at any time between now and when the update ships next year. Microsoft isn't introducing a new design language with Sun Valley, it's simply refreshing and refocusing the current one on desktop, and trying to apply it more consistently throughtout the OS, a big feat for the legacy Windows desktop. I understand that this refreshed design will be an evolution of Fluent Design, and not a complete redesign of the OS. In addition, more legacy UI areas are expected to get dark mode support in an effort to make the Windows UI look and feel more consistent when using Windows 10's dark theme. Sources also say to expect a wider adoption of WinUI throughout the Windows Shell and in-box apps, which should provide subtle yet improved design changes. Microsoft will also continue its escapade of rounding-off corners throughout the UI, including app windows and other shell areas. We already know that Microsoft is redesigning the touch keyboard and emoji picker, as those changes are already live in the Windows Insider Dev Channel. Microsoft is also working on an updated Taskbar built with modern code, and an improved UI for the legacy File Explorer.įor tablet users, I'm told that better animations and a more "fluid experience" is on the cards. It's still too early to nail down exactly what will be updated with Sun Valley, but sources have said to expect new Start menu and Action Center experiences, likely based on those same experiences found on Windows 10X, but tailored for desktop.
