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Exhaustive List of What's New in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Microsoft has announced the release date for the next major release of Windows 10, the Fall Creators Update. On October 17, almost right in the middle of the northern Fall/southern Spring, the latest version of Windows 10 will be available for download through Windows Update.

Microsoft described Windows 10 as an ‘operating system as a service’ that would receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality, augmented with the ability for enterprise environments to receive non-critical updates at a slower pace, or use long-term support milestones that will only receive critical updates, such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support.



Windows 10 when first released introduced a number of new elements, including the option to use a touch-optimized interface (known as tablet mode) or a traditional desktop interface similar to that of Windows 7 along with live tiles from Windows 8. However, unlike previous versions of Windows, where most, if not all, major features for that release were completed by its RTM, Windows 10 continues to receive major features and changes beyond its initial release to market. Then with November Update, Anniversary Update, Creators Update a lot of new features have been added.

Overview of all updates announced:

Version
Name
Release Date
Build (PC)
1507
Windows 10 RTM
July 9, 2015
10240
1511
November Update
November 10, 2015
10586
1607
Anniversary Update
August 2, 2016
14393
1703
Creators Update
April 5, 2017
15063
1709
Fall Creators Update
October 17, 2017
16288
1803
Unnamed
Early 2018
16362


There's a lot of improvements coming with the Fall Creators Update that not everyone may be aware of. So, I thought it'd be a good idea to throw together a list of all the changes that are being introduced with the Fall Creators Update!

  1. Windows Shell: You can now resize Start diagonally. Added new context menu icons in Start. New Action Center UI featuring Fluent Design. Taskbar Battery icon has new flyout with a slider for Power Throttling. 
  2. Microsoft Edge: General PDF reading improvements.Under the hood improvements.
  3. New emojis
  4. Settings: 
    • About area has been redesigned with relevant information about system health. 
    • Storage Sense can now automatically delete files in your downloaded folder after 30 days.
    • Remote Desktop is now in the Settings app.
    • A new Game Monitor option is present.
    • Updates now have individual progress indicators when downloading and installing. 
    • Slight changes to the order of Settings categories.
    • You can now track update download usage.
       5. General improvements:
    • Windows is now smart enough to throttle inactive programs. 
    • Windows can now adjust Win32 programs DPI without needing to logout.
    •  Android users can now see missed call notifications on the desktop when Cortana is synced on their PC and phone. 
    • Windows 10 now runs on ARM64 architecture.
    •  Cortana now supports dedicated Speaker Devices. 
    • Minor elements of the Fluent Design System are present in some areas of the OS.
    • The Photos app now has a new Story Remix area that allows you to create quick video clips. 
    • You can now recover your Microsoft Account password directly from the lock screen. 
    • Battery life improvements Windows 10 Security enhancements with Windows Defender, Exploit Guard and more. 
    • Translucent UI elements now have Acrylic noise. 
    • The Mixed Reality Portal icon has been updated. 
    • Cortana can now lock, sign out, shut down and restart your PC with voice commands.
    • Windows can now automatically re-setup your account after feature-update is installed, automatically opening apps and more.
    • The Bahnschrift font is now pre-installed.
So there you have it, all the noteworthy changes coming with the Fall Creators Update in October.

For those of you who are not fully aware of all the new features added with these cumulative updates till now, continue reading, all listed down below.

When First Released:

  • The Start Menu is Back
  • Cortana Makes the Start Menu Even Smarter
  • Microsoft Edge Finally Replaces Internet Explorer
  • You Can Now Add Multiple Desktops
  • Windows Now Has a Central Notification Center
  • Universal Apps and Continuum Bridge Tablets and PCs in a Fluid Way

November Update:

  • Activation with Your Windows 7 and 8 Keys
  • Colored Title Bars Have Returned
  • Windows Gets a Built-In “Find My Device”
  • Skype now comes built-in
Anniversary Update:

  • Cortana Is Way Smarter, and Can Talk to Android and Windows Phone
  • Improved Task View
  • Your Calendar Is Now Integrated With the Taskbar
  • You Can Customize the Action Center With Notifications and Settings You Really Need
  • Set “Active Hours” to Keep Windows Update From Interrupting Your Work
  • The New Dark Theme
  • Bash Shell
  • Microsoft Edge supports extentions.
  • Smart Unlock Logs You In to Your Computer With Your Phone or Wearable Device
Creators Update:

  • Paint is Now a 3D Doodling Fever Dream
  • Stream Your Games With the Xbox App
  • Night Light
  • More Control Over Your Privacy while Sending Stats
Although I haven't covered all the features, it's just a rough sketch about some of  the subtle improvements you need to know.

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