Overview
- Multiple outlets report Microsoft is rebuilding the Start menu on WinUI 3, which the company has said is in the works according to Windows Central.
- Users would be able to pick a small or large layout instead of having Windows choose based on screen size.
- New switches in Settings would let people hide whole sections such as the Recommended feed, the pinned apps area, or even the All apps list.
- The team is aiming for instant response even under heavy CPU load, including faster search that stops missed keystrokes.
- The company has not given a release date, with reports suggesting the update could land sometime in 2026.