Windows 10 will receive some cosmetic updates this summer and Microsoft today shared some details on the new start menu and start screen. This summer will mark the release of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and Microsoft is looking for some feedback of its Insider Program participants. The planned 'Redmond' update is expected for 2017 and promises only some small changes to the login system and the start menu. In a Sway presentation Microsoft showcases some of the changes.
Below you can find how the new start menu should look. With icons on the left that were previously in the below the most apps such as settings and on/off. To access File Explorer an additional click is required to open a new menu where it's listed.
The second two images show how the start screen currently looks and how it should look in the future.
Before
After
The main change is that more apps can be seen with All apps view tapped.
Microsoft is looking for Insider feedback and asks users whether they like the new version and why. Insiders can provide the feedback in the Insider Hub.
