Microsoft today released a new build in the Release Preview channel. Windows 11 Build 22621.1776 comes with a huge number of new features and improvements, all of which are slated to become the Moment 3 update.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Chrome now supports Mica effect on its title bar
Earlier in April, we reported that there was a proposal to the Chromium code base that adds Windows 11's Mica effect to the window frame of the browser. It didn't take long for it to reach users: Chrome Canary comes with Mica titlebars enabled by default.
Beta channels Insiders receive Windows 11 Builds 22624.1755/22621.1755 with fixes
In addition to the Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft today released two new builds to Insiders running Windows 11 in the Beta channel. Both builds do not include new features, and only include a number of minor fixes.
Here are the May cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all the supported operating systems. These updates are mainly focused on resolving bugs and eliminating vulnerabilities, and don't introduce any new features. You can download these updates from Windows Update, or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Firefox 113 stable significantly improves PiP mode and AV1 support
Mozilla has updated the stable branch of Firefox with version 113. The release is notable for Picture-in-Picture enhancements. Also, AV1 format implementation now supports animations (AVIS). Another interesting change is the improved password generator that now adds special characters by default. And much more.
Microsoft: AI Copilot features coming soon to OneNote, Loop, and Whiteboard apps
New AI Copilot features will soon enhance Microsoft 365 apps and services. The Redmond software giant has announced that OneNote, Loop, Viva Learning, and Whiteboard will all receive the Copilot update. It is important to note that AI features in Microsoft 365 are currently in a closed preview.
Windows 11 Settings app will show ads on its Home page
As you may remember, the Settings app is getting a new default page called Home. It is a work in progress, so it exists in form of a hidden feature in Insider builds. The latest research shows that in addition to the device information the page is intended to show, it will also include ads for Microsoft's own services.
Microsoft Edge 113 stable improves enhanced security mode
Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 113, which includes enhanced security improvements, switches from Microsoft Autoupdate to EdgeUpdater for macOS, and adds new policies. The full browser version is 113.0.1774.35.
You will soon be able to pin Windows 11 Widgets to Desktop
Microsoft plans to implement the ability to pin Widgets to the desktop in Windows 11. This feature is currently being tested internally and is expected to be rolled out to Insiders in the near future. The ability to pin widgets to the desktop would allow users to keep important information and frequently used features easily accessible without having to open an app or navigate to a specific page.
Hidden features in Windows Build 23451 (Dev)
Windows Build 23451, released today to Insiders in the Dev channel, includes several new features that aren't enabled by default. Microsoft rolls out some of them gradually, so a number lucky Insiders see them after upgrading to this build. But other features aren't available to anyone. Here's what you can enable manually in Windows 11 Build 23451.
