A few months ago Microsoft released a new Media Player application for Windows 11.
Until now, this application is only available for Windows 11 users listed on the Dev channel of Windows Insider Program.
Now, according to the report by Windowslatest, the company has also begun to launch applications for more users.
According to the report, the company has set the need for software needed for applications to Windows 11 Build 22000 with updates, which means users can now install applications directly from Microsoft Store.
The Media Player application replaces the Microsoft – Groove Music music player application in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
The company has revealed that the user’s groove music library and playlist will automatically migrate to new applications.
Dedicated playback display ART album features and artist gailery that will appear on the full screen and mini player.
This application also includes support for exploring, managing, and watching local video collections too.
All content in a music folder and video on a PC will appear automatically in the application library, but users can also notify media player places to find additional content in application settings.
Microsoft claims that the application has also been optimized for accessibility, with enhanced keyboard shortcuts and major support access for keyboard users and with other auxiliary technology.
Microsoft also planned planning to add support for third party widgets in Windows 11 version 22H2.
Support for third-party widgets was first introduced by the company with the launch of Windows Vista in 2007 and then support was also added to Windows 7.
Reports by Windowslatest further mention that support for third-party widgets will also allow users to adjust the widget panel as they wish.
The report also revealed that no fire related to third-party widgets was seen at the current preview or stable building from the operating system.
This means that the initial preview of the upcoming features is still a few weeks or more months.