Microsoft is considering using an ARM64 processor in the next generation of the Surface Go tablet. The company exposes its interest in the ARM platform, so there is a chance for Surface Go 4 to have an ARM64-based consumer version.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft appears to be working on a lightweight Outlook version for Android
Microsoft is reportedly working on a "lite" version of the Outlook app for Android. The lite version could eventually replace the current Outlook for Android client. However, it seems much more logical for Microsoft to have both applications simultaneously.
MSEdgeRedirect has reached version 0.7, adds image search redirections
MSEdgeRedirect is a must have tool for everyone who aren't happy with Bing integrated too much in Windows 11. The app allows you to use alternative search engines where possible. Also, it makes it possible to open links in your favorite web browser instead of Edge. This affects all links in all apps, including apps from the Store, and links in the Settings app. Version 0.7 of MSEdgeRedirect further expands its capabilities to image searches, and includes reliability fixes.
AdDuplex: Windows 11 share reached 23%
According to a new AdDuplex report, Windows 11 now has 23% of market. Their stat info on the use of different versions of Windows is based on information from 5000 applications. The apps are using the AdDuplex SDK, and serve as the only data source. So the actual numbers must be different, but Microsoft never shares its own stat on the OS usage.
Windows 11 version 22H2, build 22621.169 is out to Release Preview
A new update KB5014958 ships build 22621.169 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. The channel hosts Windows 11 version 22H2 that will become generally available this fall. Today's update includes a few new features and several fixes.
Enable the new Open with dialog in Windows 11 build 25151 and above
Here's how you can enable the new "Open with" dialog in Windows 11, which is available starting in build 25151. Actually, it was first introduced back in build 22567, but Microsoft later excluded it from the OS. Now it is back.
Windows 11 build 25151 lands in the Dev channel with no new features
Today's Dev channel update is pretty boring. There are no new features included. Windows 11 build 25151 comes with several fixes.
KB5014666 optional Windows 10 update fixes Hotspot and adds new features
Microsoft has released a new optional "C" update to everyone running Windows 11 version 21H2 and 21H1. The patch KB5014666 raises the OS version to builds 19042.1806 and 19043.1806. Besides traditional general improvements and fixes, it also resolves the infamous Hotspot bug. Surprisingly for a cumulative update, it adds new printing and networking features.
Edge Collections will soon receive Inspiration Feed, Follow Creators, and more
Microsoft has officially announced several improvements that soon come to the Edge browser, and its Collections feature. It will allow you to save images and videos directly to a Collection, and follow Content creators on sites like YouTube and TikTok. Finally, Collections will receive a new "Inspiration Feed" to display related content to your collections.
Firefox 102 is out with improved privacy and security fixes
Mozilla has released Firefox 102, which serves as base for the ESR version. So, the stable branch, as well as ESR are now on Firefox 102, with Firefox 103 entering Beta. The update is notable with a few UI enhancements, along with privacy and stability improvements, and 22 security fixes.
