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Windows Chief's Progress Report Lacks Benchmarks, Leaving Key Claims Unverifiable
Windows chief Pavan Davuluri's open letter earlier this year promised more update control, a deliberate AI approach, and performance focus.
His recent progress report, however, lacks benchmarks, making claims like memory efficiency gains and faster boot times unverifiable. The company acknowledges fixing File Explorer, Search, and Start responsiveness, plus quieter widgets and better update behavior. These changes signal a belated admission of neglecting Windows fundamentals, yet users won't see most fixes until around October. The underlying drive to monetize Windows through promotions and cross-selling remains, leaving the question of whether these improvements can truly address years of frustration.
Source: ZDNet
