Microsoft will roll out new Windows 10 and 11 lock screen widgets to all users in April

In order to provide a sneak peek of the new lock screen experience, Microsoft has been offering a preview to members of the Windows Insider Program. Recently, the company has announced that the official release of the new lock screen will take place in April, and it will be available for both Windows 11 23H2 users and Windows 10 version 22H2 users.

According to Microsoft’s recent announcement on the Windows IT Pro blog, the official rollout for the regular April monthly security update, also known as “Patch Tuesday,”will begin. This update will initially be available to all users of both versions of Windows, but it will be a gradual release, so some individuals may not receive the update on Patch Tuesday, which falls on April 9 this time.

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With this new experience, you can quickly and easily stay informed via dynamic cards on the lock screen. Initially, those with eligible devices will see current weather conditions and weather-related alerts. As the rollout progresses, there will be the option to see more dynamic updates related to finance, sports, traffic, and more.

Microsoft clarifies that if the new detailed features are only visible on the Weather card of your lock screen, it means that your Windows 10 or 11 PC is not yet qualified for the complete experience. In this case, you may need to wait until the full update is released. Additionally, Microsoft notes that individuals in various regions may encounter varying lock screen cards.

If you have a Windows 10 PC, the lock screen will display the cards aligned to the left at the bottom. Windows 11 users, on the other hand, will see the cards at the bottom but they will be centered.

Despite the fact that this new feature is designed to present information based on the user’s location and language, Microsoft intends to enhance it in the future to allow individuals to personalize the cards according to their own preferences.

To obtain the new lock screens, you can find them in the latest non-security updates for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. We also have tutorials available for enabling them on Windows 10 and Windows 11.