Microsoft replaces Groove music player with media player app for Windows 11

In November 2021, Microsoft announced the launch of a new media player for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel. The app then sat alongside the Groove Music app, but today some insiders are reporting that the new media player has replaced Groove Music on their PCs, just as Microsoft had always wanted.

The new media player has a Windows 11 look and feel and showcases your local music collection. The media player includes a full-featured music library that allows you to quickly browse and play music, as well as create and manage playlists. Your music collection from the Groove Music app will be automatically migrated to this new app. You have a dedicated playback view with album art and rich artist images, as well as full-screen and mini-player options and items like a graphic equalizer.

In addition to music, the media player also fully supports browsing, managing and watching local video collections. Microsoft has optimized this application for accessibility, improving keyboard shortcuts and access key support for keyboard users and other assistive technologies.

Microsoft promises that they will provide new ways to browse your music and video collection and manage your playback queue in future updates.

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