In the Start menu, Microsoft has added back several features that were present on the Windows 10 Start menu, including the ability to create app folders and adjust the size of the pinned apps area. Focus Assist (now called Do Not Disturb) has been integrated into the Notification Center for easy access to that feature. For example, version 22H2 introduces modern designs for things like the volume and brightness interfaces that pop up when adjusting those controls via physical hardware buttons.

Microsoft is continuing to clean up the UI by updating legacy interfaces with more modern, consistent Windows 11 designs. The Windows Shell is getting a lot of love with version 22H2. Here's a more in-depth look at some of the new features that are shipping with version 22H2.

Of course, there are also hundreds, if not thousands of fixes and under the hood enhancements that Microsoft is baking into the next release that we haven't detailed. Keep reading for a more in-depth breakdown of new features. This is not a comprehensive list, but rather a quick run-down of the most notable changes and improvements that are shipping as part of version 22H2 and its feature drops.

What's coming in the next Windows 11 version 22H2 feature drop? Numerous UI improvements and consistency updates.Better OneDrive integration with File Explorer.New 'Suggested Actions' feature when copying dates/numbers.New snap layouts bar when moving app windows.New gestures and animations for touch users.New Live Captions accessibility feature.Focus Assist integration with Notification Center.

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