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Microsoft recently held a video conference on March 4, 2025, to talk about the new developments in the Insider program. These Windows insider Program webcast typically happen every few months, and we spotted that the most recent meeting elaborately discussed the battery icon’s facelift.
Windows 11’s battery icon upgrade was supposed to ship to everyone last month, but due to last moment bug, Microsoft delayed the release. However, we now have more details, including even better battery icon. The main reason the company is replacing the older icons is the smushed appearance, which barely provided any details.
Windows users have to deal with the subtle battery icon for several years before Microsoft finally decided to change it. Before we talk more, have a look at the old and new icons.
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This is our first look at Microsoft Windows 11’s battery icon’s upgrade, similar to Android and iOS
Windows 11’s battery icon’s upgrade was long due, devs shed light on the differences and why the old one needs a facelift.
