Microsoft to release Windows 11 on this October 5th

If you are using the Preview Builds of Windows 11 and looking forward to the stable release, here is some good news for you. Microsoft has today announced the general availability (GA) of Windows 11. Microsoft is all set to release Windows 11 on this October 5th. The company said, “Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase.”

Microsoft announces Windows 11

As of today, Windows 11 is in beta phase and Windows Insiders are testing its latest Preview Builds. With today’s announcement, it is clear that the stable release of Windows 11 will start rolling to everyone on 5th October 2021. If you’ve an eligible Windows 11 device, you will receive this update. This update will be released at different time to different devices. This means, not everyone will get the update on 5th October 2021. Microsoft expects that most of devices will receive Windows 11 updates by mid of 2022. Additionally, you may also see devices coming with Windows 11 pre-installed.

Microsoft to release Windows 11 on this October 5th

According to Microsoft, here are the highlights of Windows 11:

The new design and sounds are modern, fresh, clean and beautiful, bringing you a sense of calm and ease.
With Start, we’ve put you and your content at the center. Start utilizes the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show you your recent files no matter what device you were viewing them on.
Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Desktops provide an even more powerful way to multitask and optimize your screen real estate.
Chat from Microsoft Teams integrated into the taskbar provides a faster way to connect to the people you care about.
Widgets, a new personalized feed powered by AI, provides a faster way to access the information you care about, and with Microsoft Edge’s world class performance, speed and productivity features you can get more done on the web.
Windows 11 delivers the best Windows ever for gaming and unlocks the full potential of your system’s hardware with technology like DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage and Auto HDR. With Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate you get access to over 100 high-quality PC games to play on Windows 11 for one low monthly price. (Xbox Game Pass sold separately.)
Windows 11 comes with a new Microsoft Store rebuilt with an all-new design making it easier to search and discover your favorite apps, games, shows, and movies in one trusted location.
Windows 11 and the Microsoft Store through our collaboration with Amazon and Intel; this will start with a preview for Windows Insiders over the coming months.
Windows 11 is the most inclusively designed version of Windows with new accessibility improvements that were built for and by people with disabilities.
Windows 11 unlocks new opportunities for developers and creators.
Windows 11 is optimized for speed, efficiency and improved experiences with touch, digital pen and voice input.
Windows 11 is the operating system for hybrid work, delivering new experiences that work how you work, are secure by design, and easy and familiar for IT to deploy and manage. Businesses can also test Windows 11 in preview today in Azure Virtual Desktop, or at general availability by experiencing Windows 11 in the new Windows 365.