Ui Redesign
The latest Ui Redesign coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11’s Run Dialog Gets Its First Major Redesign Since Windows 95 in Build 26300.8346
Microsoft has begun testing a completely revamped Run dialog in Windows 11, delivering the first significant visual overhaul to the Win+R utility since its debut in Windows 95. The experimental...
Windows 11 Copilot Docks as Sidebar, Auto-Resizes Apps Left or Right
Microsoft is testing a radical redesign of how Copilot integrates with the Windows 11 desktop, morphing the AI assistant from a floating overlay into a persistent, docked sidebar that actively...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: User Reactions, Customization Guide & Future Updates
The Windows 11 Start menu redesign represents Microsoft's most significant departure from traditional Windows navigation in years, generating a polarized reaction from users who either praise its...
Windows 11 25H2 Drops Pinned Apps Section for Unified Scrollable Start Menu
Microsoft has quietly begun rolling out a dramatically redesigned Start menu for Windows 11 as part of the 25H2/24H2 servicing wave, introducing a single, vertically scrollable launcher that promotes...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign Expands with New Features & User Reactions
Microsoft's redesigned Start menu for Windows 11 has been rolling out to a significantly larger audience in recent weeks through cumulative updates, marking a major expansion of the company's phased...
Edge Browser Dons Purple AI Makeup in Canary, Dev Channels
Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining its Edge browser through an AI-first lens, with a comprehensive Copilot-inspired redesign now rolling out to Canary and Dev channel users. This isn't just a...
Windows 11 Modern Run Dialog: Fluent UI Overhaul & New Features
Microsoft is quietly revolutionizing one of Windows' most enduring utilities with a comprehensive visual and functional overhaul of the Run dialog in Windows 11. This modernization effort, currently...
Windows 10 ESU Launches with KB5068781 and Major Update UI Overhaul
Microsoft has officially launched the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10 with the release of KB5068781, marking a significant milestone for organizations still relying on the aging...
Microsoft Faces ACCC Scrutiny Over Copilot Bundling in Australia
Microsoft's controversial decision to bundle its AI-powered Copilot feature into Microsoft 365 subscription plans has triggered formal intervention from Australia's consumer watchdog, the Australian...
Windows 11 Preview KB5067036 Bug Leaves Orphaned Task Manager Processes Running
A significant regression in Microsoft's optional Windows 11 preview update KB5067036, released on October 28, 2025, is causing Task Manager processes to remain active even after users close the...
KB5067036 merges pinned & all apps into one scrollable Start menu
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update is fundamentally reimagining the Start menu experience with a comprehensive redesign that merges pinned apps and the full application list into a single,...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: KB5067036 Update Analysis & User Reactions
Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11, KB5067036, represents the most significant overhaul of the Start menu since the operating system's initial launch, introducing a fundamentally...