Microsoft has detail its plans for Windows 11 testing throughout 2022, after revealing last week that the operating system is getting a bigger than usual update in February with Android apps, taskbar improvements, and many other more.
The software maker has said it plans to experiment more with features for Windows 11 testers to evaluate that may never ship.
Amanda Langowski, the lead for the Windows Insider Program Explain :
Amanda Langowski added :
Some A/B testing like this before has been seen before, where a subset of Windows Insiders will get access to a feature before Microsoft rolls it out more broadly to testers.
In the future there could be variations on features that won’t be fully document by Microsoft.
A number of Windows enthusiasts look out for new features every time Microsoft releases a new build, using flags in the operating system to switch hidden features on and see what Microsoft is experimenting with.
Amanda Langowski Said :
The Dev Channel for Windows 11 testing will now be truly where experimental features appear, leaving the Beta Channel to include features that are closer to what will ship to everyone.
This could mean that new features even show up in the Beta Channel first, if they’re closer to shipping.
Microsoft has plan to give Windows 11 testers a window in which they can switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel, to avoid the more experimental features that are on the way.
That will likely coincide with the February release of features, including Android app support, taskbar changes, and the redesign Notepad and Media Player apps.