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.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
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.
Windows 11 will soon get a new Start menu design
Microsoft is about to refresh the appearance of the "All apps" section of the Start menu in Windows 11. Its new design has been found in Windows 11 Build 22635.3420, the most recent Beta release as of now. The new design replaces the alphabetical list of apps with a grid of icons.
The Windows 11 Copilot Suggestions pane now opens automatically
In the latest Beta build, Windows 11 22635.3420, Microsoft has update the apearance and behavior of Copilot quick actions. The change is currently hidden and is not mentioned in the release notes. After enabling it with ViVeTool, you will find that once you copy text or image to the clipboard, there will be a new flyout that appears on the screen without you having to hover over the Copilot tray icon, or clicking it.
Windows 11 gets a QR code generator for the Share dialog
Starting in Windows 11 Build 22635.3420 (Beta), you can now generate QR codes for share URLs right in the Windows Share dialog. By default, this new feature is only enabled for a small number of insiders. It is a gradual feature rollout, but you can override it and get it working right now.
Here’s how to move Widgets to the right of the taskbar in Windows 11
Windows 11 22635.3420 (Beta) moves Widgets to the right. The button to show their info and open the pane is now located next to the system tray instead of being placed in the left taskbar corner. But the change is not available to everyone: Microsoft is rolling out it to a small group of users first to collect some feedback. Here's how to enable the new position for widgets on demand.
Windows 11 restores file drag-n-drop onto address bar in File Explorer
With Windows 11 Build 22635.3420, Microsoft restored drag-and-drop files with your mouse onto the File Explorer address bar. This ability was removed in version 23H2, as File Explorer is now has a new WinUI3-based header. This newly re-added capability is under a gradual roll-out, but you can enable it manually.
