Microsoft promises ‘new Windows generation’, but what is that?

Microsoft has presented little about Windows at its virtual Ignite 2021 event, but the company hinted at the arrival of a “new generation” of the operating system. A major update later this year seems to be the starting point for this generation.

Windows will get new functionality, Microsoft’s Windows CEO Panos Panay promised during Ignite 2021, Microsoft’s annual event for IT professionals. “I haven’t said anything about the next generation of Windows and what’s to come, but I can tell you I’m full of enthusiasm,” said the ever-energetic Panay. He added that he wouldn’t say anything about the future of Windows, other than that the future is incredible.