What is Microsoft teasing with its cryptic Windows 11 tweets?
Closeups of an eye, ear, and pointed finger give us hints about Windows 11, but what do they mean?
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We’re only a few hours away from the official announcement ofWindows 11. Microsoft’s livestream to show the next generation of Windows kicks off at 11 AM ET, and you canwatch it liveon the company’s website. Since many of us are bumping around the web this morning to see any news that comes out, I thought I’d have a bit of fun and dive into some of the cryptic tweets that Microsoft has used to tease Windows 11.
Tweets spread out over the last few days show close-up shots of different body parts, including an ear, an eye, and a pointed finger. I thought I’d take my best guess as to what each of the tweets means and see if you all agree.
The Microsoft Event is getting closer. Join us on June 24th at 11 am ET. Set a reminder 👉https://t.co/CFxi6l6BZjpic.twitter.com/VrnJDORIGnThe Microsoft Event is getting closer. Join us on June 24th at 11 am ET. Set a reminder 👉https://t.co/CFxi6l6BZjpic.twitter.com/VrnJDORIGn— Windows (@Windows)June 21, 2021June 21, 2021
The first tease sent out is a closeup of an ear. Some have playfully said that this means the event is about a new pair ofSurface Earbuds. I suppose anything is possible, but it’s more likely that it’s a nod to the new startup sound in Windows 11.
I may be listening too much into things, but does the new Windows 11 start up noise sound a little like a modern take on the Windows 95 start up noise?pic.twitter.com/WDnhHeT7iqI may be listening too much into things, but does the new Windows 11 start up noise sound a little like a modern take on the Windows 95 start up noise?pic.twitter.com/WDnhHeT7iq— Zac Bowden (@zacbowden)June 15, 2021June 15, 2021
Our executive editor Zac Bowden shared the new startup sound last week after a build ofWindows 11 leaked online.
What’s next? Find out June 24th at 11 am ET when we go live. Set your reminder 👉https://t.co/bk0mVX2d5Spic.twitter.com/bLZmqRyIgHWhat’s next? Find out June 24th at 11 am ET when we go live. Set your reminder 👉https://t.co/bk0mVX2d5Spic.twitter.com/bLZmqRyIgH— Windows (@Windows)June 22, 2021June 22, 2021
The next tweet from Microsoft is a closeup of someone’s eye. The reflection in the eye clearly shows one of the newWindows 11 wallpapers, so that tease seems straightforward.
Set a reminder to experience what’s new, live, June 24th at 11 am ET 📅https://t.co/r7D0GQnR4xpic.twitter.com/UJrji0WxxBSet a reminder to experience what’s new, live, June 24th at 11 am ET 📅https://t.co/r7D0GQnR4xpic.twitter.com/UJrji0WxxB— Windows (@Windows)June 23, 2021June 23, 2021
The final tweet shows the ear and eye again, followed by a closeup of an outstretched finger. The pad of the finger is pressed down as if it was touching the screen of a PC. This likely points to theimproved Windows 11 snapping experience.
In addition to everything teased by Microsoft, we should see a lot more from the event today. We have a piece breaking downwhat we expect to see at the Windows 11 event.
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Do you think I’m right about what the tweets mean? Do you think Microsoft is teasing something else? Let us know what you expect from the event in the comments below.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
