Author: Sergey Tkachenko

In its blog, Microsoft demonstrated the updated interface of the Xbox application, which will adapt to various devices, be it TVs, tablets or portable devices. In general, in this version, the application is more reminiscent of the interface of Xbox gaming consoles.

As you know, the official support for Windows 10 will conclude as early as October 2025. To prepare users for this change, the company is sending out emails to those still using Windows 10. While the email doesn't explicitly say it, the implication is clear: users may need to consider purchasing a new PC to continue receiving updates and support after 2025.

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 22635.5097 (KB5053648) to Insiders in the Beta Channel. This build will only apply to version 23H2, and is available Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel who did not upgrade to receiving updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2.

In the recently released Builds 26120.3576 (Dev & Beta) and 22635.5090 (Beta) , Microsoft has silently added new options to re-arrange the pinned icons in the Start menu. There are new commands in the context-menu of the Start pane to move items to the left, right or top, create folders, and move an icon to an existing folder.

Windows 11 Build 27818 is now available to Insiders in the Canary Channel. Changes include additional details for Pluton TPM chips in Windows Security app under Device Security, removed Suggested actions for copied phone numbers or dates, faster extraction of archived files in Explorer, and several fixes.

Microsoft has confirmed a bug in the March KB5053598 update for Windows 11 24H2, which leads to the removal of the Microsoft Copilot AI assistant from users' PCs. The app is being removed without a prompt or confirmation from the end user.

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. Build 26100.3613 (KB5053656) applies to version 24H2, and comes with a number of improvements. Specially, Copilot+ devices are getting much improved Live Captions, and the Settings app is featuring hardware cards. Besides, there are a number of fixes and quality-of-life improvements.

Microsoft has prepared a new update to the Paint app for Windows 11. Version 11.2502.121.0 brings with it improvements to the CoCreator user interface. At the moment, only Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels can give it a try.

Windows 11 Build  22635.5090 (KB5053649) is now available to Insider program participants in the Beta channel. It applies to version 23H2 and comes with several fixes. Also, it adds support for Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zn-tw).

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26120.3576 (KB5053650),to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Besides fixes, it features more intuitive and convenient Voice Access.