Windows 10X

Microsoft Windows 10X Rumored To Ship With Modern Standby Functionality

Microsoft is reportedly working on Windows 10X and will ship with Modern standby functionality. Touted as the successor to Windows 10, the Windows 10X launch was postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic and other changes. Moreover, the company wanted to incorporate few additional features and modifications to the core Windows 10X.

According to reports, the Windows 10X release is slated for Q2 2021 and is developed based on the Windows 10 core operating system. It will inherit the core features and capabilities of Windows 10. You can also expect Windows 10X-specific features, which will set new benchmarks in the operating system industry.

The latest report reveals that Windows 10X will ship with a Modern Standby functionality, which offers an instant-on and always-connected experience. The Modern Standby module will be developed in such a way that the system resumes working as soon as the lid is opened so that people can start the work immediately. The current Windows 10 takes few seconds to wake up from Sleep mode. However, you need not have to wait with 10X edition if the Redmond-based software giant implements this feature.

The always-connected feature enables the apps to work in the background even during sleep mode. This feature will be useful for emails since it can automatically fetch emails in the background when your PC is on sleep mode. Windows 10X will provide compatibility for several Windows Store Apps to work behind the scenes using this feature.

In addition to the Modern Standby feature, the Windows 10X will also ship with a refreshed File Explorer and several other features and enhancements. The upcoming release will provide support for PCs/laptops, dual-screen and foldable devices with enhanced support for touch-enabled devices. That said Microsoft will continue to add several features before the availability of the beta version. The company is yet to announce the launch date but the initial release will be available for Windows Insiders followed by a wider rollout.

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