On August 2nd, Microsoft Windows 10Â users will have a new major update to download and explore. Â The update will contain the following enhancements:
—Â Microsoft Edge: The browser will be updated to use less memory and power. There will also be better features for people with disabilities, such as a high-contrast mode and screen readers. And for the first time ever, users can also use biometrics through Windows Hello to authentic their identities on certain websites.
—Â Xbox One: Buy a game once and play it on a console or Windows 10 computer with shared game progress. Students can also save $300 if they buy an Xbox One and a Surface together before August 14. Strategically, Microsoft has timed its new smaller Xbox One S to launch in August, starting at $300.
— Cortana: The virtual assistant is getting smarter, according to Microsoft, with features that help the program save, recall and synchronize data across devices, including, for the first time, the Xbox.
—Â Windows Defender: Users will have the ability to schedule automatic and periodic anti-malware scans of their computers, and receive reports about threats.
Users can use Windows 10’s built-in software update to download the new features starting on said date.