Windows 10 is the newest version of Microsoft’s computer operating system that released back in 2015.
Since its debut the American tech giant has consistently updated the software, bringing new improvements and features for fans.
Windows 10 typically receives substantial upgrades twice a year.
Last year such improvements arrived in April and October respectively.
It is expected Microsoft will follow a similar release schedule for Windows 10 updates this year, meaning the next sizeable new version could arrive in the coming months.
What is expected to be the Windows 10 April 2019 Update has the codename 19H1.
Early builds for 19H1 have already been released by Microsoft on its Windows 10 Insider programme, offering an early glimpse into some of the new version’s forthcoming features.
Some of the most notable improvements discussed have been changes to the Start menu, improved support for RAW images and the introduction of Windows Sandbox.
Microsoft has stated it is simplifying Start for new devices thanks to a “one column design”.
The American tech firm said: “Based on your feedback, we’re introducing a simplified default Start layout for new devices, new user accounts, and clean installs.
“The new layout has been simplified into a sleek one column design with reduced top-level tiles. For the IT admins out there, don’t worry, commercial and education customers will also see a simplified layout tailored to these scenarios.
“Coupled with earlier changes providing the ability to uninstall additional inbox apps, and a new way to easily to unpin a folder or group of tiles, the simplified Start layout is part of an ongoing effort designed to enhance your Start experience in the upcoming release of Windows.”
Meanwhile, Sandbox is a new tool for the operating system that is designed to run suspicious applications in an isolated environment.
The feature appears to be one of the many notable improvements Windows 10 version 19H1 is going to deliver.
However, it appears the operating system could also remove the live tiles functionality that has long been a staple of Windows 10.
Zac Bowden, senior editor for Windows Central, recently posted an image of a new application install page that no longer presented him with the “pin to start” option that has previously allowed for such functionality on 19H1.
In a tweet, he said: “It appears Microsoft has removed the ‘Pin to Start’ option from new app install notifications on 19H1.”
Further credence was added to such a decision from Microsoft last week when reports emerged the tech giant’s new Windows Lite operating system, that appears designed to challenge Google’s ChromeOS software, will not come with live tiles.
Bowden, writing for Windows Central, insisted he had seen “internal documentation” from Microsoft, suggesting live tiles is not a feature users take advantage of very often.
He said: “I’ve seen internal documentation from Microsoft that suggests people aren’t really opening the Start menu to look at or customise live tiles.
“Users prefer pinning everything to the taskbar.”
It is worth noting that while it appears Microsoft is intent on removing its live tiles functionality, the firm has not officially confirmed such a decision.