[Silicon Valley = Hiromi Sato] Microsoft, the United States, announced "Windows 11", a basic software (OS) for personal computers.With the renewal for the first time in about six years since the start of the current OS, the performance to play games has been enhanced and the app for "Android" can be moved.Started general provision from the year -end sales in 2021.
The outline of "11" was shown at the online presentation.The prominent features were the functions that would improve work efficiency, the performance improvement for game enthusiasts, and the renewal of the app store.
For example, a video conference of the company's app "Teams" can be launched from the OS.Operations such as microphone mute and screen sharing are also possible.With the spread of remote work, the number of people who use multiple terminals for work is increasing, so the "Office365" application used in smartphones and the like is also added to the start menu of the PC.
In the game -related, it has been enabled that the images can be clearly cleared and the time it takes to load data can be reduced.Make it easier to link with the game service of "Xbox".In addition, we worked with Amazon.com, the United States, so that the app for the "Android" purchased through the company's store can be moved on Windows.At the recital, we introduced how to play a short video posting application "Tiktok".
In Windows 11, the design changes such as transferring the position of the start button to the center to the center.The aim is to shorten the distance to move the mouse and increase the operability.Following the other company OS, you can also use "widgets" that summarize the weather and schedule.
In accordance with the change of OS, he has also announced the renewal of the "store" to purchase apps.Acknowledge external payments that do not take commissions, and strengthen their position as a place to search for new apps.Many PCs originally downloaded directly from the website, but in the case of Apple in the United States, over the rigidity of app payments, they faced a trial to violate the Competition Law, and showed their attitude to consider public opinion.
According to Microsoft, the current OS, "Windows 10", is 1.3 billion units, so that if certain conditions are met, it can be updated to "11" free of charge.The company plans to end up with "10" support in 25 years, and it is expected that large -scale renewal at companies and homes will be advancing over the next few years.Windows sales (fiscal year ended June 2008) were about $ 22.3 billion, accounting for 16%of Microsoft.
The company explained in 15 years, "10", which began providing "10" on a continuous update.However, there was a debate that the name should be changed during a significant renewal."Windows 11 is not just an OS, but a platform for platform creators," said the CEO of Satia Nadera.
Following the announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft's market capitalization exceeded $ 2 trillion on the 24th on the closing price.