Windows 11 might be getting a central hub for app updates

PCWorld notes that Windows 11 may be getting a centralized hub for managing app updates, expected to arrive with the Windows 11 26H2 update. The feature uses the Windows Update Orchestration Platform and targets apps installed outside the Microsoft Store, helping users avoid missing critical security patches. Developers must opt in manually, and full functionality with a confirmed release date for all users remains unconfirmed. Most Windows programs use their own systems to check for and install updates. However, this can result in an annoying number of reminders.