Microsoft appears to be focusing on a new system optimization solution that will more or less look like CCleaner, the famous app that's already on Windows.

Called PC Manager, Microsoft's new tool is expected to come with features that clearly remind of CCleaner, including handling the storage, checking out the running processes, and managing the applications designed to run at boot.

As noted by The Verge, a few of these features already are part of the default Windows experience, but Microsoft has become creating a dedicated app which brings everything under one roof.

At this time, the app is available using a Chinese Microsoft site, so it's not entirely clear exactly what the company's plans for PC Manager currently are so when we can expect the app to visit live for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.

Here is the feature lineup of CCleaner to fully understand what a system optimization solution is designed to do:

Standard privacy protection
Standard cleaning
Performance Optimizer
Driver Updater
Complete PC Health Check
Updates apps to reduce security risks
Complete cleaning
Keeps your browsing history private
Detects and removes internet trackers
Keeps you against running out of space
Priority customer support

"Inject instant speed into your machine by freezing resource-hogging apps and programs by removing the unnecessary files taking on room in your hard drive. Clear out errors, broken settings, increase drivers to improve stability. Protect your privacy by securely erasing tracking cookies and history," parents company says.

Of course, it'll be interesting to see if Microsoft is indeed trying to build a fully featured alternative to CCleaner or the company just really wants to move some system features out of the Settings app, but for now, it's remained completely tightlipped on this mysterious bit of software.

Microsoft's Moment 1 update for Windows 11 2022 Update comes with one little surprise (though we knew it had been coming anyway): support for Android apps.

That's right, users are now able to run Android apps on their Windows 11 devices, once they are based in one of the 31 support regions, including the Usa, the uk, France, Germany, yet others.

The Android app support on Windows 11 is run by the Amazon Appstore app, which is now rolling out on devices running the 2022 update as well.

Needless to say, users should also run the Windows Subsystem for Android, and Microsoft says it's been spending so much time with developers to make sure enough apps are for sale to users.

The amount of Android apps on Windows 11 keeps growing

So right now, the feature comes with approximately 50,000 titles, including apps and games.

"Through our partnership with Amazon, you can now access Android apps and games from the Amazon Appstore, generally available in 31 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and much more," Microsoft explains.

"With 50 plus,000 titles to select from, it's simple to discover and download your favorite apps and games on your Windows device, such as Project Makeover, Evony: The King's Return, Coin Master, Kindle, Audible, FlipaClip, Lutron and so many more. Enabled by Windows Subsystem for Android?, developers are in possession of even more methods to bring their apps and games to Windows."

The Moment 1 update is currently available as a preview update, so users need to manually check out Windows Update and appearance for updates. Microsoft, however, will start the automated update the following month as part of the Patch Tuesday cycle once the update will show up on Windows Update for those devices alongside other security improvements.

Microsoft has begun the rollout of some other major update for Windows 11 devices, which time, what you'll find in you will find the promised additional features which were announced included in the 2022 Update unveiling.

One of the most important new features that become available as part of the update codenamed Moments 1 is support for File Explorer tabs.

This selection first presented for insiders captured, as the production rollout was announced last month when Microsoft started the discharge of the 2022 Update.

"One in our most loved and highly utilized features, File Explorer, gets better. Windows is always looking for ways to simplify your everyday tasks making collaborating as effortless as you possibly can. So, we're releasing Tabs to File Explorer that let you organize your files and switch involving the folders effortlessly," Microsoft announced today.

"The new Favorites section is the best spot to pin your most used files. And thanks to the power of OneDrive we're making it simpler for you to see important information like which of the colleagues most recently edited or commented on your file. When sharing content, Windows can also provide a list of contacts you're likely to share quite happy with and some personalized suggestions based on your Microsoft 365 account."

In addition, Microsoft announced the new suggested actions, in addition to taskbar improvements, including the overflow and the integration of Task Manager.

"Taskbar is getting two highly requested enhancements. First, if you like to pin a larger selection of apps to your taskbar than space allows, Taskbar gives you an access point for an overflow menu that permits you to view all your overflowed apps in one space. Second, whenever you right click the taskbar, in addition to Taskbar Settings, you will also see a choice to leap directly into your Task Manager. These improvements have been produced in direct reaction to your feedback and also to provide you with access to what's important having a single click," Microsoft said.

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds to insiders in the Beta channel from the Windows Insider program, with the company using the same approach as before - one build with additional features already rolling out an additional build with the new features off automatically.

The new builds are the following:

Build 22623.746 = Additional features rolling out.
Build 22621.746 = Additional features off by default.

One of the changes in the build with the additional features is the addition of support for System Tray icon rearranging, something which has previously been contained in the Dev channel builds.

"This build includes preliminary support to rearrange System Tray icons for Insiders who have the machine Tray updates that began rolling out with Build 22623.730. Further improvements for this experience are not far off. As a reminder, these System Tray updates continue to be rolling out and are not available to all Insiders just yet. In case your PC doesn't have these changes, the body Tray experience will stay just like before," Microsoft says.

However, worthwhile to learn would be that the new builds also come having a number of known issues, including some which have previously been confirmed within the Dev channel builds.

For example, Microsoft states that in some cases, the audio stops working after updating to the latest builds, using the company claiming an investigation is currently underway.

The most recent builds also come with a few glitches impacting the tablet-optimized taskbar:

The taskbar sometimes flashes when transitioning between desktop posture and tablet posture.
The taskbar takes more than expected to transition towards the touch-optimized version when switching between desktop posture and tablet posture.
When using the bottom right edge gesture to see Quick Settings, the taskbar sometimes stays stuck within the expanded state, rather than dismissing to collapsed state.

Microsoft has recently released a brand new Windows 11 preview build within the Dev channel, even though no additional features are included, there's two important input changes.

Windows 11 build 25217 has become available for download, and obviously, all users is deserving of it as soon as possible if they are signed up for the Dev channel from the Insider program.

Microsoft says that this new build includes Tamil language improvements, together with a new Tamil Anjal keyboard.

"We began rolling out the new Tamil Anjal keyboard for the Tamil language with Build 25179 and starting today, it's now available to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. To include it, make certain Tamil (Singapore), Tamil (Malaysia), Tamil (Sri Lanka), or Tamil (India) shows up under Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region, after which click the "…" next to the language, select Language Options, and add Tamil Anjal (QWERTY) towards the listing of keyboards," the organization says in the release notes from the latest build.

While this doesn't seem to be a big change impacting too many users, it's living proof that Microsoft is extremely committed to increasing the Windows experience for as many users as possible. And offering support for any more native experience is part of this effort.

The second important change concerns the touch keyboard which has been recently overhauled in Windows 11. Microsoft says it's disabling this feature for the time being, not to mention, nobody should be upset about this given this is precisely the function of the Dev channel in the first place - to test features that may not reach production.

"We have disabled the brand new touch keyboard setting that first started rolling to Windows Insiders in Build 25188 for the time being. We hope to create this feature during the future after further refinement of the design. As we've mentioned previously, features we attempt out in the Dev or Beta Channels may not always ship," the company says.

Windows 11 includes widgets, an element which has apparently been in the works since the early development stages of Windows 8.

And needless to say, Microsoft is betting big on widgets, each and every feature update coming with new features about this front and extra polishing.

At this point, however, the experience with widgets seems limited, virtually since first-party widgets are available. Microsoft is definitely likely to bring third-party widgets to Windows 11 users, so the company needs to work together with developers to ensure they are doing develop such capabilities for his or her apps.

The 2009 week, the software giant has published developer guidance for widgets, thus making sure that it's helping software makers discover this new feature from the OS.

Microsoft's resources include widgets terminology and principles, as well as guidance to plan an app's widget experience.

"Windows Widgets are small UI containers that display text and graphics, associated with an app installed on the unit. Installed widgets are displayed inside a grid in the Widgets Board: a flyout plane that overlays the Windows desktop once the user clicks Widgets icon on the taskbar, uses the Windows+W shortcut, or swipes from the left fringe of the screen," Microsoft says.

"Widgets help people remain on top of what's vital that you them by aggregating personalized content and quick actions in the apps they will use. They're quickly consumable and actionable. Widgets are considered unsuitable to exchange apps and websites, but instead provide frictionless access to most-needed information or often-used functionalities that individuals can read/trigger immediately. When designing your widget, consider the type of value it will bring to your consumers."

Obviously, it'll take some time until developers embrace widgets en-masse, but at this point, it's very clear that Microsoft is betting big in the long run about this feature.