


Now when your computer is unlocked and idle for at least 10 seconds, you can say “Hey Cortana” to get the same full-screen experience you can get now while your PC is locked. One exciting new feature is Cortana in full-screen mode.


And you won’t have to repeat the name of the app every time you say a command, because Cortana will remember the last app you used to play music. In the Creators Update, the assistant can now to control music playback on more apps, including iHeartRadio and TuneIn Radio. Microsoft’s digital assistant is getting more useful. Simply drag and drop a tile on top another tile, and then click the folder tile to expand and access the group. In addition, the Start menu is getting folders, which is the ability to group tiles into folders just like in Windows 10 Mobile. The new feature works identically to the Start screen on tablet mode. With this new implementation, you can now see two extra buttons in the left rail to switch between the tiles and the apps list view. In the Creators Update, you’ll be able to hide the app list with a new toggle switch in the Settings app. On this version of the operating system, Microsoft continues to make improvements in the Start menu. Here’s the list of the most exciting features coming to Windows 10 with the Creators Update. What’s new on the Windows 10 Creators Update Similar to previous releases, the Creators Update is available as a free update for devices running Windows 10.įormerly known with the Windows 10 “Redstone 2” codename, this is a significant update that will focus on making everyone a creator with new features and experiences. Microsoft is referring the update as “Windows 10 version 1703” following the same version scheme we’ve seen with the Anniversary Update (version 1607), and the November Update (version 1511), which indicates the year and month of the release. Alternatively, you can install the update using the Media Creation Tool to do a clean install or in-place upgrade, Update Assistant (easiest), or you can download the ISO to create a bootable media. How to get the Windows 10 Creators Update? When the update launches, it may make take some time, but when it’s ready for your device, you’ll receive a notification asking you to review your privacy settings before downloading the update. Initially, Microsoft plans to push the Creators Update to select PCs, laptops, and tablets will be getting the update first, and when the update has been proven to work as expected, the company will continue the rollout with other devices. Eventually, the Creators Update will also release for Windows 10 Mobile, Xbox One, and other devices. The update is available for download starting April 11, 2017. Windows 10 Creators Update is the third major feature update that Microsoft is releasing for PC, phone, Xbox, IoT, and HoloLens devices with a slew of new features, changes, and improvements.
