Rounded Corners Coming to Windows Action Center

In a recent blog post, Microsoft accidentally shared a screenshot of an upcoming feature for developers, giving us a sneak peek at some exciting UI improvements coming to Windows. The new design features rounded corners on confirmation and warning dialog boxes in desktop apps.

As shown in the screenshot from Microsoft's blog post (which was quickly taken down), the updated dialog box will have a sleeker look with rounded edges. This is just one of the many UI tweaks hinted at by Github code commits, which suggest that Windows 10X design elements are being incorporated into core components of the operating system.

In fact, we've already seen screenshots of the taskbar featuring a floating design for its jump list (right-click menu), an exclusive feature previously reserved for Windows 10X. It appears that the Sun Valley Update, set to be released in the coming months, will borrow UI elements from Windows 10X and incorporate them into core components.

One of these features is the 'Gripper,' a new slide icon above quick actions that was first introduced with Windows 10X. In current preview builds, it seems that the new Action Center is still in an early stage of development, but we can expect to see more changes soon.

Another exciting feature coming to the Action Center is support for swiping from the screen's edge to open Quick Settings, as demonstrated in the GIF below. This gesture will give users easy access to their quick settings and actions.

Overall, these UI improvements are promising a fresh new look for Windows, and we can't wait to see what other features Microsoft has in store for us. With the Sun Valley Update on its way, it's an exciting time to be a Windows user!

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