Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.4805 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It represents version 23H2 and comes via the KB5050105 packages. Here are the details.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft will soon introduce smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
Microsoft is working on smaller versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices, featuring screens measuring approximately 11 to 12 inches. These models will maintain the high-quality design aesthetic characteristic of the Surface brand. The official unveiling of these products is expected within the next few weeks, with availability projected for April or May of 2025 at a price point between $800 and $900.
Microsoft now offers Windows 11 24H2 upgrade to Windows 10 users
Shorty after making version 24H2 upgrade to most Windows 11 users, Microsoft does the same for those who on Windows 10. The company has published Windows 11 24H2 as an option for eligible devices running Windows 10, version 22H2. The upgrade is not forced, the newest OS appears as an optional action for 'seekers'.
You can now try Game Assist in Microsoft Edge stable
Recently, Microsoft has started testing Game Assist, a feature that makes a Edge browser become part of Game Bar. It appears as an overlay on Windows 11. The company has now announced that this feature is available in the stable version of Microsoft Edge. So now gamers can finally try it out without installing any extra software (specially preliminary Edge versions) or change their default browser.
Windows 11 Build 26100.3025 (RP) improves File Explorer and taskbar
Windows 11 Build 26100.3025 is now available for Insiders on the Release Preview channel. It represents Windows 11 version 24H2, and comes with plenty of various improvements and fixes. Those include taskbar preview thumbnails, Windows Studio Effects, File Explorer quality of life improvements, 6GHz Mobile Hotspot, and much more.
Microsoft started force-updating consumer devices to Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft has announced that it starts forced upgrade of devices running Windows 11 versions 22H2/23H2 to the latest Windows 11 24H2. This time, this only applies to consumer devices. Enterprise computers managed by AD won't be offered to install the newest OS.
Windows 11 has got a smart AI-powered file search
Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered search feature in the latest Dev build for Windows Insiders. The new feature uses semantic analysis to help find the files you need based on even the vaguest of search queries. The new feature will only work on Copilot+ PCs devices, as it requires a neural processing unit (NPU).
Windows 11 is getting Battery Percentage value in the tray, here’s how it enable it
The recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2992 (Dev channel) includes a hidden Battery Percentage feature. It adds a text value of the battery power that will appear next to the battery icon on the taskbar. Earlier, you could only find the value by hovering with you mouse pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar. Now it can be enabled to be visible all the time.
Microsoft Edge 132 Stable Released
Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 132 (132.0.2957.115), which includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here is everything new included in the release.
Windows 10 Build 19045.5435 is out to the Release Preview channel
Windows 10 Build 19045.5435 is now available in the Release Preview Channel with KB5050081. It ships several new features to Windows 11 22H2. Here are the details.
