Dev channel insiders have received a new build of Windows 11. This time it is Build 26120.1252, and it continues the roll-out of new features. The latter have been earlier announced but shortly paused. Besides, there are a number of improvements made to the Start menu, File Explorer, and Widgets.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 Start menu will soon allow sorting apps by categories
As you remember, Microsoft is working on a new "All apps" view for the Start menu. In addition to the list view (used now), it is getting a grid with big icons. Finally, a new research reveals that Microsoft is adding a "Category view" for All apps.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3930 (Beta) adds new File Explorer and taskbar features
Insiders in the Beta channel running Windows 11 version 23H2 are now receiving Build 22635.3930. The update includes a revamped look of the Home page in File Explorer, the option to remove the notification bell from the taskbar, and more. The taskbar supports navigation by letters between open apps, and Nearby Share now allows you to quickly share data with your Android device.
Windows 10 Build 19045.4713 (Beta & RP) comes with fixes
Microsoft has released KB5040525 with Windows 10 Build 19045.4713 to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels. Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels will receive the same builds of Windows 10, but the Beta channel will receive new features that are in development and not yet ready for public distribution.
Windows 11 Builds 22631.3951/22621 (RP) released with several changes
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Builds 22621.3951 (22H2) and 22631.3951 (23H2), KB5040527 to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. It includes options to duplicate a tab in File Explorer, to pin shortcuts from the Start menu to the taskbar and make a desktop shortcut with drag-n-drop, and more.
Microsoft Raises Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price, Launches Standard Plan
Microsoft has announced big changes to its Xbox Game Pass service. In addition to the expected price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the company is completely revising the no-cost subscription plan for consoles. In the coming months, it will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Standard, which will not provide access to new games on release day.
Windows 11 Build 26252 adds several new widgets to the lock screen
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26252 to Windows Insider program participants on the Canary channel. This update brings weather, sports, stock market, and traffic widgets to the lock screen. Also, the Start menu supports drag and drop to the taskbar and desktop, the Settings app shows build expiration date, and more.
Firefox 128 allows translating selected text on a web page
Firefox 128 stable is now available for everyone. The release is notable for bringing with it an option to translate selection only, a new dialog to clear browsing data, JPEG-XL image support, and more.
Patch Tuesday, July 9, 2024, includes the first update for Windows 11 24H2
It is the second Tuesday of the month, so here are cumulative updates for all supported Windows versions. This time, the update is also available for Windows 11 24H2, which is currently being tested on Copilot+ PCs.
Windows 11 22H2 reaches its end of support in 90 days
Microsoft reminded users that support for Windows 11 22H2 will end on October 8, 2024. This applies to Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations, which were released on September 20, 2022. The company recommends upgrade to version 23H2.
