Summary: Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that directly displays the battery percentage on the taskbar and introduces colored battery icons to indicate the current power state. Additionally, a new Energy Saver model feature allows users to set battery level thresholds for activating battery-saving modes. Parallel to these enhancements, Microsoft is increasing advertisements for Xbox Game Pass within Windows 11 settings.
Affected: Windows 11 users, Microsoft
Keypoints :
- Battery percentage can now be viewed directly on the taskbar, simplifying battery monitoring.
- The battery icon changes color to provide a visual cue of the battery’s health: black/white for healthy, orange for low, and green for charging.
- New Energy Saver model allows users to set battery percentage thresholds for when power-saving mode activates.
- Increased Xbox Game Pass advertisements will appear in Windows Settings based on user subscriptions.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-preview-brings-new-taskbar-features/