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The iPhone 12 series will sport a brand new design, several leakers said over the course of several months. The phone will resemble the iPad Pro and iPhone 5 more than the iPhone 6 and iPhone X designs that we saw in recent years, these leaks said.

The iPhone 12 will have a chassis with flat sides, and the phone is getting an entirely flat display as well. Only a few days ago, we saw the purportedly leaked iPhone 12 design that revealed, among other things, that the new handset will have even smaller bezels than before.

The one thing that’s not going away this year is the Face ID notch that sits at the top of every iPhone launched since iPhone X with the exception of the iPhone SE. However, that notch is getting a lot smaller, and a well-known leaker just posted schematics for the massive notch design change.

Jon Prosser is the source in question, a YouTuber who was the first to reveal the sky-high Galaxy S20 prices before the phone was launched in mid-February. Since then, Prosser shared a variety of Apple-related scoops on Twitter and YouTube, culminating with his most significant leak to date, the iPhone SE. Much to the dismay of others, Prosser found out weeks ago details about the iPhone SE launch date from sources within Apple and shared that information with the world.

It’s no surprise to see Prosser continue to leak Apple-related information. After all, he teased in during a recent podcast that he has additional details about unreleased Apple products at hand. On Monday, he posted an image of a purported iPhone 12 design document, as well as a render (above) that explains it better — we’re looking at the iPhone 12’s notch:

The notch will still house a large number of components that make possible 3D face recognition, which are placed next to the regular FaceTime camera. Here’s the current notch design that Apple shared in September 2017 when the iPhone X was unveiled:

Image Source: Apple

One significant change concerns the front speaker. The speaker sits right in the middle of the notch, but it’ll move to the top bezel of the phone if Prosser’s leak is accurate. The microphone will sit next to the speaker.

In a separate tweet, Prosser said the iPhone 12 will not get a smart connector, which was featured in the most recent iPhone 12 design leak. He said the smart connector might be present on a future iPhone version, and it might be used to charge a portless device. Moreover, the iPhone 12 is not getting pencil support according to him:

Prosser isn’t the only leaker claiming the iPhone 12’s speaker will sit inside the thin bezel at the top of the phone. A person who goes by the name of @L0vetodream on Twitter refers to the speaker as a “hidden receiver.”

The same leaker posted an image with an example of such speakers on Android devices that feature hole-punch display designs:

Both the Chinese leaker and Prosser said in the past that the iPhone 12 will come in four distinct sizes, seemingly confirming a leak from Ming-Chi Kuo. Both of them also said the iPhone 12 might be delayed.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 12 series in mid-September, but some versions might be delayed anywhere from a few weeks to a few months because of the current coronavirus health crisis.

When the iPhone X was unveiled in 2017, it became the phone everyone else in the industry would try to copy. The iPhone X was hardly the only “all-screen” phone at the time, but it was the best option out there.

While most Android rivals copied the iPhone X design in the year that followed, they all focused on the notch aspect of the phone, failing to copy the most brilliant feature of the iPhone X design. Android vendors perfected their all-screen designs last year and shifted away from copying the notch in the process. When the iPhone 12 arrives, however, it will kick Android right in the “chin.” At least, that’s what a long-time Samsung leaker says.

The iPhone X wasn’t the first phone to feature a notch, something Android enthusiasts will be quick to point out. It’s not Android that copied Apple, it’s Apple that followed the lead of an old LG phone from 2015 and another handset from a phone company Andy Rubin created that was never relevant. That’s not entirely accurate, however. Apple’s notch houses a sophisticated 3D face recognition system that had no rival in 2017. That’s why the design compromise exists. A few phones came out with 3D face recognition support in 2018, and Google finally copied the feature last year.

Image Source: Zach Epstein, BGR

But Apple made no compromises when it comes to the other three bezels. The sides and the bottom one all have the bezel size as the screen stretches from edge to edge. Android makers weren’t able to copy that particular design choice immediately. That’s because Apple did something quite unusual with the OLED screen, and this picture explains it all:

The bottom part of the screen curves behind itself, and that’s why Apple could stretch it almost all the way down to the bottom edge. The fact there’s no headphone jack there also helped with space. Now, Apple paid top dollar for that OLED screen, which was the most expensive component of the phone at the time. Here’s what Samsung’s Galaxy S9 looked like when it launched nearly six months after the iPhone X:

Image Source: Zach Epstein, BGR

Samsung could not afford to replicate the notch. Not because it wasn’t able to, but probably because it would have sparked a wave of criticism for copying Apple again. Instead, Samsung perfected the hole-punch screen; here’s last year’s Galaxy S10:

Image Source: Zach Epstein, BGR

Since the iPhone X, however, everyone compared the bottom bezel (the chin) of Android phones to the iPhone X. Fast-forward nearly three years later, and the iPhone 12 is rumored to come with an even smaller bezel. A YouTuber and a prominent Samsung leaker gave us a good look at the rumored design of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, prompting long-time Samsung leaker to post this response:

If you’ve been following Ice Universe’s leaks, then you know he’s always been comparing the size of bezels between iPhone X designs and Samsung handsets. If the design is real, it means that Apple was able to increase the screen-to-body ratio of the upcoming iPhone even more than before. The leak also says the notch will be much smaller than before.

Apple is looking to make a phone that’s all-screen in the future, other leaks say, a device that will have no notch, buttons, or ports. Shrinking the bezels is a big part of that process.

Image Source: Mr.Mikla/Shutterstock

As for Android phones, they all look the same right now. Whether it’s the Galaxy S20 (above), Huawei P40 Pro (below), or OnePlus 8, we’re looking at punch-hole all-screen displays with tiny top and bottom bezels. Of all of them, it’s the P40 that came out with a novelty this year, a display that bends around all four edges to further minimize bezel size. But that’s a phone that’s a tough proposition for Android fans, as it ships without any Google apps on it.

Image Source: Huawei

Others, meanwhile, have much bigger problems than just the chin, and it’s not the rear camera design either — this is what the Pixel 5 is rumored to look like:

The iPhone 12 series is supposed to launch in early-September, but the actual release date could slip to October or even later than that due to the novel coronavirus health crisis.

Chris Smith started writing about gadgets as a hobby, and before he knew it he was sharing his views on tech stuff with readers around the world. Whenever he’s not writing about gadgets he miserably fails to stay away from them, although he desperately tries. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Microsoft on Thursday gave the newest Windows 10 upgrade a name, calling it the “May 2020 Update,” signaling that it will launch the refresh next month.

Computerworld had argued that Microsoft would be better served, and better serve customers, if it pushed back the release of Windows 10 2004, the four-digit label it had assigned earlier, by several months. The COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on businesses, notably a massive shift to working at home, the argument went, had so stretched IT resources that adding a Windows upgrade risked breakdowns or even catastrophic failure of core business tools.

If Microsoft ever entertained a delay, it clearly rejected the idea.

“We are now getting the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1) ready for release,” wrote Brandon LeBlanc, a senior program manager on the Windows Insider team, in an April 16 post to a company blog. “We believe that Build 19041.207 is the final build and we will continue to improve the overall experience of the May 2020 Update on customers’ PCs as part of our normal servicing cadence.”

Microsoft began delivering build 19041.207 to a subset of Windows Insider’s Release Preview ring, the channel that provides testers the most stable code. More Insider participants will receive 19041.207 as time goes by. Insiders can also manually trigger an upgrade to this build.

LeBlanc did not hint at a specific availability date for Windows 10 May 2020 Update’s final, polished code. One obvious date would be May 12, that month’s Patch Tuesday. Of the last three Windows 10 feature upgrades, two started shipping on the month’s Patch Tuesday.

Code name, short name, long name

Like all Windows 10 feature upgrades, this one goes by any of three names that Microsoft had assigned. Some were less accurate than others.

The 20H1 identifier used by LeBlanc was Microsoft’s code-named label for the year’s (2020) first-half (H1) feature upgrade, presumably one of two assuming the company follows its 2019 cadence.

Its newest name, Windows 10 May 2020 Update, is in the form Microsoft’s used since 2018, when it began applying month and year, spelled out, rather than coming up with monikers like 2017’s Fall Creators Update or 2016’s Anniversary Update. Because Microsoft has tended to wait until later in the development process to assign such names, they’ve been the most accurate of the bunch.

Finally, Microsoft had earlier tagged this as 2004, the four-digit number in its yymm format. The company had altered it from the usual yy03 for 2020’s spring feature upgrade because the resulting 2003 because it was afraid it might be confused with the long-obsolete Windows Server 2003.

Free support to business customers

Perhaps in an attempt to coax more commercial customers into participating in Windows Insider — specifically the Windows Insider for Business spin-off — Microsoft also said that it would provide support to those running the Release Preview ring or the Slow ring builds. (The Slow ring is more polished code issued about once a month to Insiders.)

The support is free of charge and limited to “business use cases” for customers running Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise. They can file a support request by completing this form. (LeBlanc’s post included instructions on filling out and submitting the form.)

“If you run into a severe issue that prevents you or other users in your organization from using a device or compromises security or personal data, you can use our online form to request assistance directly from Microsoft Support­,” LeBlanc said.

Today you can get Apple’s premium wireless AirPods Pro headphones with a $25 discount from Verizon. This makes these high-end earbuds just $224.99, which is the lowest price we’ve seen on them to date.

Apple AirPods Pro ($224.99)

Apple’s new AirPods Pro utilizes a new design that’s different from the company’s older AirPod earphones. The key new feature that these earphones have is active noise cancellation. Each earphone also uses a custom driver and a high dynamic range amplifier to improve sound quality. You can snag them with a $25 discount from Verizon that drops the price from $249.99 to $224.99, which is the lowest price we’ve seen on them to date.

Apple iPhone SE 4.7-Inch 64GB Smartphone — Pre-Order ($399.99)

Apples exciting new iPhone SE gives you the powerful A13 Bionic processing technology of the company’s iPhone 11 packed inside of a significantly smaller phone that’s easier to carry and use one-handed. This phone isn’t set to be released until April 24, but you can pre-order it today from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Dell Alienware Aurora R8 Intel Core i7-9700 Gaming Desktop w/ Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB HDD ($1,359.00)

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• Alienware Aurora R8 Intel Core i7-9700 8-core Gaming Desktop with RTX 2080 SUPER, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD for $1359 at Dell (use code: LCS10OFF – list price $1629.99)
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• 55″ TCL 55R625 4K HDR QLED Roku Smart TV + 2-Pack Google Home Mini for $499.99 at Walmart (list price $599.99)
• DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo Foldable Drone with 2.7K Camera and Remote + Bonus Accessories for $499 at Adorama (list price $796.29)
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds for $79.99 at Woot (list price $129.99)
• Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 9th Gen Intel Core i9 8-Core Laptop with Radeon Pro 5500M, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $2499 at Adorama (list price $2799)
• Dell Vostro 13 5000 Intel 10th-Gen Core i7-10510U Quad-core 13.3″ 1080p Laptop for $799 at Dell (list price $1427.14)
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• Lenovo Yoga C740 Intel Core i5-10210U Quad-core 15.6″ 1080p 2-in-1 Touch Laptop with 12GB RAM for $699.99 at Best Buy (list price $949.99)
• ASUS ZenBook 15 Intel Core i5-8265U Quad-core 15.6″ 1080p Laptop with 512GB SSD for $816.99 at Adorama (list price $1199)
• Acer Aspire 5 Intel Core i7-8565U Quad-core 14″ 1080p Laptop with 512GB SSD for $529 at Walmart (list price $625)
• Sonos One (Gen 2) WiFi Smart Speaker for $149 at Adorama (list price $199)
• Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Razer Green Switches for $49.99 at Walmart (list price $109.99)
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• Dell New Inspiron 15 5000 Intel Core i7-1065G7 Quad-core 15.6″ 1080p Laptop with 512GB SSD for $675 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 – list price $799.99)
• Dell Vostro 13 5000 Intel 10th-Gen Core i7-10510U Quad-core 13.3″ 1080p Laptop for $799 at Dell (list price $1427.14)
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• Dell Vostro 15 7000 Intel Core i7-9750H 6-core 15.6″ 1080p Laptop with GTX 1650, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1099 at Dell (list price $1998.57)
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7 Intel Core i5-10210U 14″ 1080p Ultra-Light Laptop with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1533.95 at Lenovo (use code: THINK45 – list price $2789)
• Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U Quad-core 12.5″ 1080p Touch Laptop for $806.55 at Lenovo (use code: EXTRAFIVE – list price $2079)
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• HP ENVY 13 Intel Core i7-1065G7 Quad-core 13.3″ 4K UHD Laptop with 512GB SSD for $999.99 at HP (list price $1299.99)
• HP Pavilion x360 15t Intel Core i7-10510U Quad-core 15.6″ 1080p Touch Laptop with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $849.99 at HP (list price $1249.99)
• ASUS ZenBook 15 Intel Core i5-8265U Quad-core 15.6″ 1080p Laptop with 512GB SSD for $816.99 at Adorama (list price $1199)
• Microsoft Surface Book 2 Intel Core i5-8350U Quad-core 13.5″ 3000×2000 2-in-1 Laptop for $1299 at Best Buy (list price $1499)
• Lenovo Yoga C740 Intel Core i5-10210U Quad-core 15.6″ 1080p 2-in-1 Touch Laptop with 12GB RAM for $699.99 at Best Buy (list price $949.99)
• Acer Aspire 5 Intel Core i7-8565U Quad-core 14″ 1080p Laptop with 512GB SSD for $529 at Walmart (list price $625)
• ASUS VivoBook 15 AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Quad-Core 15.6″ 1080p Laptop for $315 at Walmart (list price $349)
• Lenovo Ideapad 330s AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Quad-core 15.6″ Laptop for $429 at Walmart (list price $499)
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• HP 14 Intel Core i3-1005G1 Dual-Core 14″ Laptop for $309 at Walmart (list price $469)
• ASUS ImagineBook MJ401TA Intel Core m3-8100Y 14″ 1080p Laptop for $299.99 at Best Buy (list price $499.99)
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• Acer Chromebook 14 Intel Atom x5-E8000 Quad-Core Processor 14″ Laptop with Protective Sleeve for $239.99 at Walmart (list price $299)
• ASUS ROG Strix Intel i5-9300H 6-Core 15.6″ 1080p 120Hz Gaming Laptop with GTX 1660 Ti, 512GB SSD for $949 at Walmart (list price $1299)
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• EVOO Elite Series 14.1″ 1080p Ultra Thin Laptop with Office 365 Personal 1yr Subscription for $199 at Walmart (list price $299)
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• Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Gaming Desktop with RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD for $1296 at Dell (use code: LCS10OFF – list price $1449.99)
• Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Gaming Desktop with Radeon RX 5700 XT, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD for $1044 at Dell (use code: LCS10OFF – list price $1269.99)
• Dell XPS 8930 Intel Core i5-9400 6-core Tower Desktop with GTX 1660Ti, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD for $879.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 – list price $1209.98)
• Dell XPS 8930 SE Intel Core i7-9700K 8-core Tower Desktop with RTX 2070 SUPER, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD + 2TB HDD for $1649.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 – list price $2159.98)
• Dell New G5 Intel Core i5-9400 6-core Gaming Desktop with GTX 1660Ti for $719.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 – list price $884.98)
• Dell Vostro 5000 Intel Core i5-9400 6-core Desktop for $599 at Dell (list price $998.57)
• Dell Vostro 3000 Intel Core i5-9400 6-core Desktop for $629 at Dell (list price $998.57)
• Dell Vostro Small 3470 Intel Core i7-9700 8-core Desktop for $739 at Dell (list price $1141.43)
• Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Tiny Desktop with 512GB SSD for $576 at Lenovo (use code: THINKSPRING – list price $1009)
• Lenovo IdeaCentre T540 Intel Core i5-9400F 6-core Gaming Desktop with GTX 1660Ti, 16GB RAM for $750.49 at Lenovo (use code: EXTRAFIVE – list price $999.99)

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Monitors

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• Alienware AW2521HF 24.5″ 240Hz 1ms 1080p IPS Gaming Monitor for $394.99 at Dell (list price $509.99)
• Acer PE320QK bmiipruzx 31.5″ 4K UHD HDR Color Accurate IPS Monitor for $599 at B&H Photo Video (list price $799)
• LG 34WL550 34″ 2560×1080 HDR10 IPS Monitor for $299.99 at Adorama (list price $349.99)

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Smart Home

• Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen Smart Speaker for $29 at Dell (list price $49)
• Google Home Smart Speaker for $49 at Dell (list price $129)
• Google Nest Hub 7″ Smart Display for $99 at Dell (list price $129)
• Lenovo 8″ Smart Display for $79 at Walmart (list price $199.99)
• JBL Link View 8″ Smart Display for $99.99 at Best Buy (list price $299.99)
• Facebook Portal Mini 8″ Smart Video Calling Display for $79.99 at Best Buy (list price $129.99)
• Facebook Portal 10.1″ Smart Video Calling Display for $129.99 at Best Buy (list price $179.99)
• Arlo Pro 2 1080p Wireless Security System (4-Cameras) for $449.99 at Best Buy (list price $649.99)
• Google Nest Cam Outdoor 1080p WiFi Surveillance Cameras (2-Pack) for $238 at Dell (list price $298)
• Shark ION RV750 WiFi Robot Vacuum for $199 at Walmart (list price $349)
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Smartphones

• Samsung Galaxy S20 128GB 5G Unlocked Smartphone for $799.99 at Walmart (list price $999.99)
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ 128GB 5G Unlocked Smartphone for $999.99 at Walmart (list price $1199.99)
• Google Pixel 4 64GB Unlocked Smartphone for $499 (4 XL for $599) at B&H Photo Video (list price $799)
• Google Pixel 3a 64GB Unlocked Smartphone for $299 (3a XL for $380) at B&H Photo Video (list price $399)

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PC Accessories

• Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Razer Green Switches for $49.99 at Walmart (list price $109.99)
• Lexmark C2325dw Color Duplex Laser Printer for $129 at Adorama (list price $269)
• Canon Pixma TS8220 Wireless Inkjet All-In-One Photo Printer for $69 at B&H Photo Video (list price $199)
• PreSonus Studio One 4 Artist Recording Software Suite for $69.96 at Amazon (list price $99.95)

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Electronics

• Fitbit Charge 4 GPS Fitness Tracker with Filler Items for $118.97 at Verizon Wireless (30% off 3 items, Add 2 other items to cart – list price $149.99)
• DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo Foldable Drone with 2.7K Camera and Remote + Bonus Accessories for $499 at Adorama (list price $796.29)
• DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo Foldable 4K HDR Quadcopter Drone for $699.99 at Best Buy (list price $1149.99)
• Garmin Vivoactive 4 GPS Smartwatch + 3 Metal Bands + Bluetooth Earbuds for $299.99 at BuyDig (list price $414.91)
• Garmin Vivoactive 3 GPS Smartwatch for $129.99 at BuyDig (list price $269.99)
• Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS Watch with Heart Rate Monitor for $99.99 at Best Buy (list price $119.99)
• Panasonic DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera with 14-42mm and 45-150mm Lens + Accessory Kit for $497.99 at Adorama (list price $997.99)
• Nikon D610 24.3MP FX-Format Full-Frame DSLR Camera Body with 50mm f1.8G Lens, Battery Power Pack, Mobile Adapter for $896.95 at Adorama (list price $1996.95)
• Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 “R” Zoom Lens for $99 at Adorama (list price $199)
• GoPro Fusion 360 Degree Action Camera for $199 at B&H Photo Video (list price $599)
• Lorex 16-Channel 2K 2TB Security DVR System with 8 4MP HDBullet Cameras for $399.99 at Adorama (list price $899.95)
• Swisstek UV-Clean Medical Grade UV-Light Device Sanitizer with Wireless Charging for $49.99 at Woot (list price $199.99)
• Monoprice Maker Ultimate 3D Printer (Open Box) for $299.99 at Monoprice (use code: 3D40 – list price $399.99)
• XYZprinting da Vinci miniMaker 3D Printer for $169.95 at B&H Photo Video (list price $249.95)
• Bird ES1-300 300W Electric Scooter (Up to 15.5 mph, 15.5 Mile Range) for $319 at Walmart (list price $499)

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Gaming, Toys, and Collectibles

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Headphones, Speakers and Audio

• Samsung Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds for $79.99 at Woot (list price $129.99)
• Sonos One (Gen 2) WiFi Smart Speaker for $149 at Adorama (list price $199)
• Sonos One SL Wireless Speaker for $129 at Adorama (list price $179)
• Westone B50 Five-Driver True-Fit Earphones with Hi-Def MMCX and Bluetooth Cables for $299 at Adorama (list price $699.99)
• Westone W40 Gen 2 Four-Driver True-Fit Earphones with MMCX Audio and Bluetooth Cables for $219 at Adorama (list price $499.99)
• Audeze iSINE 10 In-Ear Headphones for $149 at Adorama (list price $399)
• Beats Studio3 Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones for $199.99 at Best Buy (list price $349.99)
• Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones with Apple W1 Chip for $89.99 at Best Buy (list price $199.95)
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Microsoft’s history with Windows 10 updates has been all over the map. Some have included major changes and new features, and others have been comparatively anemic bug fix bundles dressed up as an important update. The May 2020 Update is somewhere in between. There are some significant changes, but not all of them will be apparent to the average user without some additional downloads. 

Probably the most notable change in the new Windows 10 build is Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. It includes a custom Microsoft-developed Linux open-source kernel that integrates with Windows 10. That allows you to run virtualized Linux packages alongside your Windows applications with much greater performance capabilities compared with the old Linux Subsystem tools. Microsoft also says it will update this kernel periodically via Windows update.

You will probably notice some alterations in Cortana and the Windows search UI. Cortana left the search box last year, and now it’ll be more mobile. Cortana will act more like a standard app that you can move around the screen. You’ll still be able to type queries and enter voice commands, though. Meanwhile, the search UI will be less cluttered. Microsoft expanded the search indexer’s reach in the last 2019 update, but that didn’t return useful results very often and made the UI harder to navigate. In the May 2020 update, search will be more narrow. There will also be a few quick search buttons for things like weather and top news. 

Microsoft has been adding new features to the Your Phone client for the past year, and the May 2020 Update will bring new capabilities like instant file transfers (for select devices). However, you’ll need to download the Your Phone app to get that set up — the OS won’t prompt you. There’s also DirectX 12 Ultimate, with improved ray tracing support. Naturally, you’ll need a compatible video card and games to enjoy that. 

Mainstream users will begin seeing the May update in a few weeks, but you can join the Insiders program to get access now. That’s available in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program.