By Mayank Parmar
Publication Date: 2026-04-09 02:13:00
Microsoft told Windows Latest that it’s testing a new version of Quick Settings on Windows 11 that will load faster. Right now, if you tap the Wi-Fi, sound, or battery icon, it opens Quick Settings, but you might have noticed it takes a few seconds to appear. And when it does appear, some Quick Settings items take another second to load.
On March 20, Microsoft announced major Windows improvements that will be rolled out throughout 2026. It confirmed that the Start menu, taskbar, and all other areas of Windows 11 are getting better. Windows Latest has a detailed breakdown of all 18 features confirmed for the 2026 release, but it’s not the final list, as another change has shown up.
I’m told that Quick Settings is being reworked as part of Microsoft’s efforts to upgrade the Windows 11 experience.
Microsoft has internal targets to make Quick Settings load instantly, including the buttons and sub-action pages.
In our tests, Windows Latest has observed…