The new Windows version sports a cleaner, more Mac-like design and a bunch of new features.
Its arriving during the 2021 holiday season, according to aMicrosoft blog post.
The new OS will be a free upgrade for existing Windows users.
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I adore my MacBook Pro and iMac M1, but love is fickle.
Some of the features in Windows 11 seem to beat Apple at its own game.
In fact, its going to look a lot more like iOS with rounded corners on icons.
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Minor visual upgrades abound throughout Windows 11.
Theres a brand-new Start menu, which is centered and floating.
There are also new, more colorful icons peppered throughout the operating system.
The way you interact with Windows is also changing.
And this is where it gets interesting from a Mac users perspective.
The functionality is limited at the moment, but expect this feature to get third-party support soon.
Business users will be excited about Microsofts integration of Teams into Windows 11.
However, its expected that the SMS feature will work only with individuals, rather than group texts.
Apps Galore
One cool feature is the ability to run Android apps in Windows 11.
Of course, the latest version of the Mac OS can run iOS apps.
Will Windows 11 cause me to switch allegiances from Apple?
But great hardware like this has been held back by the inferior operating system that Microsoft offers.
The stuttering performance of the Surface Pro just cant compare with the smooth experience of using my iPad Pro.
A smoother user experience and better touch integration will go a long way to improving Windows.
Suddenly, the dark side is calling me away from my Macs.
