Microsoft Surface Pro X announced by Microsoft during their Surface event in the event they also introduce Windows 10X operating system along with the hardware. Windows 10X is a new approach toward Windows 10 as this OS will be focus on ARM chipset which will put more emphasis on tablets rather than Laptops or Desktop. Microsoft will also introduce this operating system into their upcoming Surface Duo device, but Windows 10X is not ready yet as Microsoft is not porting Windows 10 directly into Windows 10X as they try to create awareness among developer to create application specifically for Windows 10X which will highly optimize for Tablet and Foldable experience.
A leaked internal Microsoft documentation has revealed new details around Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 10X operating system announced earlier this month for foldable PCs. The documentation shows minor details around some of the user experience changes and enhancements you can expect to see on Windows 10X and also confirms that it will support Tablet, Laptop, and Foldable. Microsoft trying to change the basic interfacing of Windows 10 and giving it more proper looks to match with today’s design standards. They are preparing documentation for the developer so that they will create all the experience that Microsoft wants in their next operating system.
The internal documentation also reveals the name of the new start menu, which Microsoft is now calling the “Launcher” on Windows 10X: This is similar language to what’s found on Android. The new launcher features a search bar that searches the device locally as well as in the cloud such as on OneDrive. Microsoft is trying to make the experience of Windows 10X more seamless as compared with Windows 10. The start menu also includes both Web apps as well as local apps. This gives us a hint that the operating system is also focused on Web apps.
Action Center and Quick Actions also implemented a new design pattern which made it more intuitive to use and easy to understand by the user. The notification also looks more distinct and action also helps the user to easily perform the action to certain apps. The taskbar is also configurable, with the user being able to have a centered taskbar like we’ve seen so far from a left-aligned taskbar the same as Windows 10 it may be possible in Tablet more Microsoft will provide full-screen startup screen experience which Microsoft wants to remove from Windows 10.
In the documentation, it also reveals that Microsoft also updates its own apps to match the whole experience for Windows 10X. They also include the integration of its phone companion application to merge with the Windows 10X experience and it is also expected that Microsoft will take the bar furthermore. As recent updates like call porting on Windows 10 and Message response on the device if Microsoft convinced Android to merge their experience with Windows, they both made a seamless experience like Apple’s iOS and macOS.
The documentation makes a brief mention of a new modern File Explorer, something we’ve known about as being in the works for Windows Core OS devices for some time. There is no leak image of the new File Explorer have been leaked yet, this documentation is the first time we’ve seen it confirmed via Microsoft itself. Microsoft also trying to improve the login experience of the device with a new Login screen.
Overall there is so much detail to notice about these leaks and more to expect with Windows 10X. But Windows 10X still unclear in many aspects as What Microsoft is trying to implement in Windows 10X which can’t be implemented in Windows 10 and What will it’s future. Windows 10X will arrive first on Surface Pro X next year and afterward will available for the Foldable Surface Neo device.
