Microsoft designers appear to be working on new icons for core Windows 10 apps, including File Explorer. This is indicated by numerous leaks, as well as early actions of the company.
Recall that earlier this year, Microsoft various logos for office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and OneDrive. The new icons are said to reflect a more modern aesthetic and are in line with Fluent Design's new branding requirements.
Now how , the corporation is preparing new icons for applications such as File Explorer, Groove Music, Movies & TV, Microsoft Solitaire and Mail & Calendar. At the same time, we note that information about new icons is still from insiders and observers. There is no official statement on this yet.
Microsoft is expected to prepare these new icons for in a Windows Lite build. This build is supposed to be devoid of "live tiles" for a minimalist design. However, it is likely that the developers will also update the icons in all editions of Windows 10.
Based on the leaks, Microsoft is planning to introduce a new Start menu not only in Windows Lite, but also in the Windows 10 20H1 update. Although it is not yet clear whether it will be available by default or as an option, like this with the new tablet mode. Although before the release, the situation may change more than once.
After all, the leaked information about the new Start menu came from the bowels of the company as a result of an error when the assembly was uploaded to the update servers. It is possible that Redmond is not yet ready to update the Start so radically.
Source: 3dnews.ru