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Windows 10 news recap: Creators Update expected in April, WiFi 802.11ad support arriving and more

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Published onJanuary 8, 2017

published onJanuary 8, 2017

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Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap. We are continuing the trend of our weekly “Windows 10 news recap” series where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system.

Dell: Windows 10 Creators Update to arrive in April

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was this week and from it we’ve received a little bit of information on what to expect Microsoft to release the Windows 10 Creators Update. According to Dell, theCreators Update for Windows 10 will be released in April.

Dell just said creators update arrives in April.

— Brad Sams (@bdsams)January 5, 2017

Windows 10 Creators Update to add WiFi 802.11ad WiGig support

Not only did we get information on when the Windows 10 Creators Update will release, we now know of some additional functionality coming with the update. Microsoft revealed at WinHEC in China thatWindows 10 will receive support for WiGig, which allows 802.11ad WiFi connections. This improvement could allow speeds of up to 8Gbps on wireless.

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Leaked concepts surface for Windows 10’s Project Neon design refresh

A newreport has revealed concepts of Microsoft’s design refresh for Windows 10, named Project Neon. The refresh will bring design improvements to Windows 10’s interface and update the design language that developers are asked to follow. According to the report, it will bring a more “Aero” feel to Windows 10, with their being blurred elements when out-of-focus. Additionally, animations from the era of Windows Phone 7 and 8 are expected to make a return.

Image editing made easier with the Windows 10 Creators Update Photos App for PC

Several improvements are arriving to the Photos app in Windows 10’s Creators Update. Theimprovements aim to making editing photos and images a breeze, with more tools. Refinements also include making it more touch-friendly but also more friendly for keyboard and mouse.

That’s it for this week – we’ll be back with more Windows 10 news next week!

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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