New features of Windows 10 21H1 are coming soon

Windows 10 May 2021 Update, also known as 21H1began rolling out in the Preview channel on April 28, 2021. Like the 20H2 update, this is a small update that focuses on improvements and security fixes. Major features originally planned for 21H1 have been delayed to 21H2 later in 2021.

In this article, we will update the latest changes of Windows 10 Insider build 19043.928 that Microsoft announced as the final build on April 28, 2021.

Another small update for Windows 10

When Microsoft first released Windows 10, the company released two major updates each year with new features.

In recent years, Microsoft has stopped making this habit. Microsoft still releases a significant update every six months. However, Microsoft released a “major” update with new features in the spring, followed by a smaller update with bug and security fixes in the winter. We have to change it, the more we update, the more errors we get.

For example, in 2020, the May 2020 Update (20H1) was the major update. Next up is the smaller October 2020 update (20H2).

However, Microsoft is canceling this model. Instead of releasing a small 20H2 update with the larger 21H1 update, Microsoft will release a small update in the spring.

I think Microsoft will release a major update with new features at the end of 2021. It will probably be February 21, and it will be called the October 2021 Update.

Small updates mean fewer bugs

When it comes to Windows, minor updates aren’t necessarily bad. These minor updates are lightweight and install much faster without a long reboot. They focus on bug fixes and security improvements. Microsoft is no longer in a hurry to cram features like My People and Paint 3D into every Windows 10 update.

The developers of Windows 10 seem serious about this. Here’s how Microsoft’s John Cable, Vice President of Program Management for Windows Services and Delivery, explains:

Windows 10, version 21H1 will have a series of features that improve security, and remote access. The features we’re releasing in this update focus on the core experiences customers are using the most right now. So we’ve optimized this release to support our customers’ most pressing needs.

What’s new in Windows 10 May 2021 Update?

There’s almost nothing new in Windows 10’s 21H1 update. However, Windows is still being fixed with important security patches and bug fixes.

Here’s what Microsoft’s John Cable says we should expect:

• Supports Windows Hello Multicamera: When you have both an external and internal Windows Hello Camera on your PC, you can now set the Default Camera as your External Camera. Windows Hello is also used to log in to a PC.
• Windows Defender Application protection performance: Microsoft has accelerated WDAG, a feature that allows Admins to configure applications to run in a separate virtualized container for security. Microsoft says opening documents in particular will be faster.
• WMI Group Policy performance: Microsoft has improved Group Policy Service (WMI)’s Windows Management Instrumentation (GPSVC) and made it faster “to support remote work scenarios.”

Posted above Microsoft’s Windows Insider blog Added some details about specific situations that have been improved.

What happened to all the new features?

Version 21H1 initially included many new features, such as secure DNS over HTTPS (HTTPS) for all Windows applications.

However, all the features that appear to be coming in the Windows 10 May 2021 Update have been delayed. You will see in this article the exciting changes coming in the 20H2 version.

I hope that this long development process will give Microsoft the opportunity to ensure new features work well and are more stable before rolling them out to the world.

Frequently asked questions

What big features does the Windows 10 21H1 update have?

The 21H1 update mainly focuses on performance improvements, security and bug fixes. Some notable features include Windows Hello Multicamera support, improved Windows Defender Application protection performance, and WMI Group Policy performance.

Why is the 21H1 update smaller than previous updates?

Microsoft has changed its release strategy, moving to a model of small updates in the spring and larger updates in the fall. 21H1 focuses on stability and security rather than adding many new features.

Where did the big features originally planned for 21H1 go?

Major features planned for 21H1 have been delayed and will be included in the 21H2 update (scheduled for release late 2021).