Insiders who run Windows 11 on the Beta channel, builds 22621.1325 and 22623.1325 can leave it until March 8, 2023. Microsoft has add a special option, which is currently being tested on some devices and will be open to everyone on Monday (February 27th).
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft has revealed some details on its Bing bot creation
Microsoft has published a lengthy post that reveals some details on creation their Bing bot. The OpenAI's model combined with the Bing data allowed them to build an exciting product, but the bot's history dates back at least six years.
The AI-powered Bing comes to Skype and Edge on mobile, adds voice input support
Microsoft has released preview versions of the Bing and Edge apps that support the recently launched ChatGPT-based Bing chatbot for Android and iOS. The company notes that 64% of search queries are on smartphones, so they consider it a very important release.
Windows 11 Moment 3 appears on the horizon
Well-known Windows enthusiast and researcher PhantomOcean3 has figured out that Windows 11 "Moment 3" update will soon reach Beta channel Insiders. It will be Build 22624.xxx. Currently, Microsoft is internally testing Build 22624.1390 that represents the upcoming set of features.
Windows 11 Build 22621.1343 ships all “Moment 2” features to Release Preview
Microsoft has released an update KB5022913 to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. It applies to Windows 11 version 22H2 and raises the OS version to Build 22621.1343. The update comes with plenty of new features that are slated for the Moment 2 release of Windows 11. Energy Recommendations, Studio Effects, an improved system tray, the touch-optimized taskbar, and several other features will become available after installing KB5022913.
Windows 11 and Winsdows 10 have received new optional Preview updates
Microsoft has released a couple of optional patches to the two supported versions of the operating system. Windows 11 has received KB5022905, OS Build 22000.1641 that resolves issues with Color filters and streaming apps. It also adds an advanced auto-learning feature for facial recognition. Its predecessor, Windows 10, has got KB5022906, builds 19042.2673, 19044.2673, and 19045.2673. It improves Windows Spotlight on the lock screen, Narrator, and fixes issues with streaming apps too.
Microsoft is experimenting with OpenAI technologies in Minecraft
Mojang Studios and Microsoft are experimenting with bringing AI to Minecraft. They are trying to make it more accessible to gamers. The information comes from Semafor that refers to its own sources. Moreover, Microsoft has already held an internal presentation where it demonstrated a version of Minecraft with large-scale integration of the OpenAI platform.
Microsoft to release WebView2-based Teams in March as a preview
Next month Microsoft will start public testing of the new Teams client. It has been developed for several years as 'Microsoft Teams 2.0' or and 'Microsoft Teams 2.1'. The new version is built from scratch, will consume 50% less memory and be more power efficient than the current app.
Here’s how to enable a new File Explorer in Windows 11 build 25300
Microsoft is working on a new Windows App SDK-based version of File Explorer. While Microsoft is yet to decide what the new app will be like, its first bits are already in Windows 11 build 25300. The new app, while retains the appearance of the current version of File Explorer, adds a semi-working Gallery, and has a new icon. The latter may have been added to differentiate the new and "old" app.
Windows 11 will soon allow easily setting the default keyboard layout for sign-in screen
Microsoft is working to make it easy to set the default keyboard layout for the sign-in screen. Currently it is buried in the classic Control Panel applet. But the updated Settings app has got a new option for that in the Time & Language section.
