Windows 11 22H2 finally available | All the news

Windows 11 22H2 was finally released today in 190 countries, including Italy, as we anticipated days ago. We tell you immediately that the innovations introduced are so many, even if some of them will become operational in the coming weeks. Now we will face them calmly, but it is good to specify that with this first major update, Microsoft’s goal is to provide improvements in four main areas.

Based on the numerous feedback received in recent months, the Redmond company decided that Windows 11 22H2 should make it our easiest to use and safest PCs, increase productivitymake Windows is the best place to connect, create and playand finally provide greater security, management and flexibility both at home and in the workplace.

So let’s see what are the main improvements and changes introduced with the new version.

With Windows 11 22H2 comes several new features in accessibility, including the system-wide live captionsto automatically generate text from any form of audio content, and voice access (for now only in English) which allows you to control your PC and create text using just your voice.

Natural Voices now mirrors natural speech more closely, creating more pleasant audio for easier reading or browsing the web.

With the improvements to the Snap layoutthe new feature Focus and performance and battery life optimizations, the new Windows 11 2022 update further improves productivity.

The introduction of the snap layout on Windows 11 has given new life to multitasking, helping people optimize screen elements when they need to have multiple apps or documents in front of them at the same time. With the new update, Snap layouts become more versatile, thanks to improved touch navigation and the ability to dock multiple browser tabs in Microsoft Edge.

The also arrive Focus and Do Not Disturb sessions to help minimize the distractions that take us away from daily tasks. When you start a new Focus session, Windows now turns on Do Not Disturb, which mutes notifications, turns off taskbar badges, and app notifications in the taskbar.

Focus is also integrated with the Clock app, which starts a timer to aid in concentration, while also reminding you to take breaks.

Windows 11 22H2 brings many new and improved communications, while providing new creative tools to make these experiences even better. Windows Studio Effects 4 goes to improve video and audio calls, then we have new tools for creators,

From work to community gatherings to connecting with friends and family, video calling has become one of the essential activities for PC users in recent years. Windows Studio’s new camera and audio effects help you look and be heard at your best during conference calls, thanks to advanced artificial intelligence and the Voice Focuswhich allows you to filter background noises and improve the audio we send to our interlocutor.

The background blur allows you to focus attention on us by eliminating elements of the scenario behind us, while Visual contact helps create a better connection with the people you talk to. Finally, the automatic framing makes sure that the camera keeps our figure in focus as we move.

There are new tools for those who create content on the PC, designed to help people better express themselves and their ideas. Thanks to ClipchampNow available in Windows 11, video editing becomes easier with templates, effects and more.

This update also provides performance optimizations designed to improve latency and unlock features like Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate on windowed games.

A is also introduced new Controller bar which allows you to interact with the latest and installed games by pressing just a button. Essentially, it offers intuitive access to games and can be accessed by pressing the Xbox button on the Xbox Wireless Controller (or compatible controller) connected to your PC.

The Windows 11 update brings with it a number of graphical improvements for gamers. As mentioned above, windowed games running DirectX 10 and 11 will receive significantly improved display latency, Auto HDR, and variable refresh rate (VRR). The update also includes a new HDR calibration app, which will allow gamers to improve the color accuracy and consistency of their HDR displays.

Other features introduced as part of the 2022 update include improvements to many existing game features, such as automatic HDR support across a larger set of games; an upgrade to DirectX12 dubbed DirectX 12 Ultimate; and DirectStorage support across multiple storage configurations (including RAID 0).

Plus, with Game Pass built directly into Windows 11 via the Xbox app, gamers can access hundreds of high-quality PC games.

Amazon Appstore will expand to 31 countries in the coming weeksincluding Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and others. Windows 11 users in those countries will be able to enjoy over 20,000 Android apps and games, including popular mobile games Coin Master, Epic Seven, Machington Mansion, along with family and kid favorites like Disney Coloring World, KidsBeeTV, and apps like Kindle.

Discovering Android apps and games also becomes easier. Now, like any other content, they will appear in collections and search results, can receive ratings and reviews, and be shared via a link with our friendship network. The Windows subsystem for Android continues to improve but now in the latest version it offers 2-3 times faster graphics performance thanks to hardware acceleration, DRM video support, improved input handling on touch, mouse and keyboard support and numerous improvements network and security.

The new Windows 11 2022 update delivers critical new security features and new management tools for greater IT efficiency. Windows 11 offers multi-layered protection, both hardware and software active from the moment the device is booted. The new Microsoft Defender SmartScreen identifies when people enter their Microsoft credentials into a malicious application or a hacked website and sends a warning.

An optional presence detection feature has been added to Windows Hello for Business, so that devices with presence sensors work with Windows Hello to log in securely when you approach, and then block it when you leave.

Smart App Control is a valuable feature for anyone and available on new Windows 11 devices or with clean installations of Windows 11 Update 2022. Smart App Control prevents untrusted or unsigned malicious applications, script files and macros from running on Windows 11 Based on the same artificial intelligence used in Windows Defender Application Control, Smart App Control can predict the security of an application in real time before it runs on the device.

Finally, there are a series of improvements coming and which will be released in October, we anticipate some as per Microsoft communications.

• File Explorer improvements– Including inserting tabs in File Explorer to help you organize File Explorer sessions like you do in Microsoft Edge. The new home page in File Explorer gives you quick access to your favorite and recent files, you can add important files for quick and easy access, also including at-a-glance information about colleagues’ actions on your shared files thanks to the power of OneDrive and personalized suggestions based on your Microsoft 365 account.
• Photo app– In an update of the Photos app in Windows 11, we will introduce a new photo management experience that offers a beautiful gallery, making it easier for you to navigate, search, manage and consume your photo collection. It also lets you easily back up your photos with OneDrive, enjoy powerful experiences on Windows devices, and offer a delightful “Memories” experience.
• Suggested copy actions– Copy phone numbers, future dates and get suggested actions like making a call with Teams or Skype or adding an event in the Calendar app.
• Taskbar Overflow: The taskbar will offer an entry point to an overflow menu that allows you to view all overflowing apps in one place.
• Share on multiple devices– Discover and share on multiple devices, including desktops, using nearby sharing.