Microsoft Store will receive a significant performance boost with the release of the latest update. The Redmond firm is already testing the improvements with insiders from the Dev and Canary channels. It should not take long for Microsoft to release the new Store version to a wider audience.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 Build 26100 could be the final build (RTM) for 24H2
Microsoft has just released Windows 11 build 26100, for insiders on the Dev and Canary channels. This build is considered the main candidate for RTM status, meaning it could be the final version delivered to OEMs for new devices.
Windows 11 24H2 will be LTSC, Enterprise LTSC Build 26100.1 already leaked
Earlier in April, Microsoft announced that the next Windows 11 LTSC releases, including Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, will become available in the second half of 2024. So it is obviously will be Windows 11 24H2. Its first build, Build 26100.1 Enterprise LTSC, has found its path to the Internet ahead of the official announcement.
Windows 10 ESU cost revealed, the paid updates won’t be cheap
Microsoft has announced details regarding the pricing for a subscription to security updates for Windows 10, set to be launched in October 2025 under the Extended Support Updates (ESU) program. Paid updates are scheduled to be rolled out over a period of three years.
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 Photos app built with Windows App SDK
A new Photos app release is coming to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channel. Microsoft has started testing a new version of the Photos app for Windows 11, built using the Windows App SDK (WASDK). The build number is 2024.11040.1002.0.
Windows 11 Build 26100 (Dev and Canary) comes with several fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100 to Insiders on the Dev and Canary channels. Windows 11 24H2 that this build represents is coming closer to its signing/RTM, so the changes are pretty minor. There are mostly fixes.
Microsoft Edge Canary for Android allows you to install any extension
Microsoft Edge Canary for Android now allows you to install any browser extension. The feature is currently experimental and can be activated using hidden flags and developer mode.
Here’s the Windows 11 24H2 roadmap and AI features that it will receive
2024 will mark a new era for Windows operating system, with "AI PCs" coming to the market in the near future. Major device makers in partnership with Microsoft will release a range of laptops and other computers packed with a neural processing unit to bring all the power of AI to users' fingertips. It's an opportune time to delve into the company's strategies and discuss the advancements in the upcoming version of Windows 11.
Copilot is coming to the Photos app for Windows 11
Microsoft is about to add the Copilot support to the inbox Photos app on Windows 11. There is an add-on for that in Insider builds. It is already packed with image-specific features, such as the ability to create and run slideshows, and change the desktop background.
A dedicated AI chatbot is coming to Xbox tech support
Microsoft is currently testing an AI assistant in the form of a chatbot to streamline Xbox technical support. The company refers to this tool as an animated "AI character." This chatbot is linked to Microsoft support documents for the web and Xbox ecosystem, enabling it to respond to inquiries and process game refund requests on the Microsoft support site.
