Microsoft Prepares to Roll Out Windows ‌11 24H2 Feature Update

Microsoft is set to release the next Windows 11 feature⁣ update, known as Windows 11⁢ 24H2, to PCs starting next month. Paul Serratt ⁣announced a release date for the new Co-Pilot features that would align it with Windows 11’s annual feature update,⁢ Windows 11 24H2.

The transition of Microsoft 365 Apps to the entry point for Microsoft Co-Pilot will coincide with annual Windows 11 feature updates. The changes will roll out to managed PCs starting with an optional non-security preview build on September 24, 2024, and‍ with ⁢monthly security updates for all supported versions of Windows 11 on‌ October 8.

Windows 11 24H2 will be ​available for download starting September 24. ‍To get the⁤ update,⁢ go to Windows Update in the ‌Windows Settings menu and enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option. Otherwise, the update will be pushed to PCs starting ‌October⁤ 8.

AI-Powered ⁣Features in Windows 11 24H2

Some of the AI-powered features in Windows 11 24H2 include Paint’s Co-Creator, Windows Studio Effects, and​ a speech clarity feature that filters out background noise. ⁤These features⁣ require a Co-Pilot+-capable NPU ⁣to function.

Features to Expect from Windows 11 24H2

Windows 11 24H2 is expected to bring a mixed bag of features, including significant​ performance improvements for Ryzen laptops, AutoSR (Automatic Super-Resolution) for improved visuals in regular ⁤games, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Windows 11​ brings a few UI changes here and there, with most⁤ of the improvements happening in apps. The Surface device ‌has given us a taste of some⁤ AI experiences in⁣ Windows 11 24H2,‍ including Co-Creator and Layers in Paint, and AI ​elements like removing backgrounds added to photos.