This May 6, 2021 photo shows a sign for Microsoft offices in New York. Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of its Windows software, called Windows 11, that has a new 'start menu' and other features. The newest version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system announced Thursday, June 24, will be a successor to today’s Windows 10, which the company introduced in 2015. — AP Microsoft's latest operating system Windows 11 is now official. Announced by Panos Panay at the Microsoft Event on June 24, Windows 11 comes with a new user interface, a redesigned Windows Store, and improvements in performance and multitasking. You will soon be able to get Windows 11 on your PCs/laptops/tabs, you will have to check if your device supports it though first. However, before you do — here are 11 things you should know about the new Windows 11.