Microsoft said during its Windows 11 event that the operating system would enable longer battery life in laptops as a result of power optimization. Moreover, updates will happen in the background and be 40% smaller than Windows 10 updates.  Upgrading to Windows 11 will be free and the process is the same as making a Windows 10 update. The new OS will arrive this holiday on eligible PCs and new models. 

Windows 11 news and updates

Windows 11: Your guide to Microsoft’s next Windows OS Windows 11 release date — when is Microsoft’s new OS arriving?Windows 11 revamped the touch keyboard — it now features GIFs, voice typing and moreWindows 11 new startup sound got leaked — and it sounds like Minecraft musicWindows 11 Taskbar and Start Menu get a modern remakeWindows 11 Search Bar: What changed and what didn’t Windows 11 gets revamped UI — see how the design changed from Windows 10 Windows 11 promises longer battery life for laptops, 40% smaller updates Microsoft Teams to be integrated into Windows 11 — What that means Windows 11 makes multitasking a breeze — how it works