Microsoft has rolled out a substantial update for Windows 11, introducing a significant change in the form of the name switch from Microsoft Teams to “Chat” in the new update, known as Windows 11, version 23H2.
John Cable, Vice President of Programme Management for Windows Servicing and Delivery, announced in a blog post on Tuesday, “Chat is now Microsoft Teams (free) and is pinned by default to the taskbar.” He further explained, “When you click to launch Microsoft Teams, you will discover a mini communications experience that makes it possible to chat, call, meet, and create a space for community groups to come together, organize, and share ideas in just a click or two.”
In addition to this noteworthy change, the Windows 11 2023 update introduces several improvements in app management. System components in Windows 11 now come with a “system” label and are segregated into a new section in settings. The Microsoft Store, Game Bar, Phone Link, and Tips apps are all included, signaling that Microsoft may allow Windows 11 users to remove these system components at some point.
Microsoft stated, “This update continues the annual Windows 11 feature update cadence, with new feature updates released in the second half of the calendar year. This new version resets the 24 months of support for Home and Pro editions and 36 months of support for Enterprise and Education editions.”
Furthermore, Microsoft noted that select features and enhancements initially shipped disabled by default in version 22H2 will now be enabled by default in version 23H2, including Copilot in Windows.