The new icons arrive first through Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533.
If you thought the flyout volume bar looked a little old-fashioned on Microsoft Windows, then you’ll be happy to know it’s receiving a new look. Microsoft is now rolling out revamped hardware indicator icons on the latest beta release of Windows 11. The company previewed the design for one of the icons through the volume bar. As you can see, Microsoft is dropping the original vertical black bar for a horizontal one that nixes the numerical sound indicator for more minimalism. The result produces a look closer to a volume bar you’ll encounter on a smartphone or macOS. New volume indicator Current volume indicator on Windows 11 The current volume bar on Windows 10 and 11 originated with Windows 8, which launched in 2012, according to OnMSFT.
