Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5794 (KB5055612) to the Release Preview Channel. This update is now available for Insiders running Windows 10, version 22H2, bringing a few fixes and improvements designed to enhance both performance and security.
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Windows 11 Build 22635.5235 (Beta) fixes some bugs in File Explorer
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.5235 (KB5055615) to Insiders in the Beta channel. It applies to version 23H2, and comes with a number of fixes made to File Explorer and Settings.
Microsoft drops support for Surface Hub, Surface Hub 2S and Maps API
The Redmonf firm is ending support for Surface Hub and Surface Hub 2S on October 14, 2025. In addition, Windows UWP Map controls and Windows Maps Platform API have become deprecated since April 8, 2025.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3863 (Beta) comes with several improvements made to Copilot+ PCs
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3863 is now available in the Beta channel. It comes with several improvements made to Copilot+ PC, several fixes, and quality of life improvements.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5551 (Dev) released with a huge number of improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26200.5551 (KB5055617), to Insiders in the Dev channel. As a reminder, the Dev channel has moved to builds with numbers 26200. This means that the ability to switch from the Dev channel to Beta will close after installing build 26200.5510. If you have not yet switched to the Beta channel, but want to do so, then when build 26200.5510 appears in the Windows Update Center, you can pause receiving updates, switch the channel, and resume updates.
Windows Recall has finally got its final shape and is ready for production
Windows Recall is on the verge of being released for production Copilot+ PCs. After roughly a year of delays and six months of testing, Microsoft's much-discussed Recall feature has made its way to the Windows 11 Release Preview channel, a key milestone that typically precedes general availability.
Windows 95 startup chime has become America’s audio heritage
The Library of Congress has added 25 iconic audio recordings, created between 1913 and 2015, to the National Recording Registry. Among these are two standout pieces from the world of video games: the Windows 95 startup chime (composed by Brian Eno in 1995) and the original Minecraft soundtrack, Minecraft: Volume Alpha (composed by Daniel Rosenfeld, also known as C418, in 2011).
Microsoft has detailed significant performance improvements in Edge 134
According to the Redmond firm, Microsoft Edge 134 brings notable performance improvements. Those include up to 9% faster performance on the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark. Also, it offers 1.7% faster navigation times , 2% faster startup times , and 5% to 7% better web page responsiveness. The changes are part of optimizations made to both Edge and the Chromium engine on Windows and macOS.
Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 (RP) introduces several new features and improvements
Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 (KB5055627) is now available to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for version 24H2 (Build 26100). This update introduces several new features and improvements, some of which will roll out gradually to users. It improves Recall and Click to Do, two AI-powered tools for quickly finding and acting on content. Enhanced search capabilities and cloud photo integration make finding files easier on Copilot+ PCs. Other highlights include improved accessibility, bug fixes, and new features like Phone Link and interactive widgets. Some features are rolling out gradually, and a known issue with Windows Recovery Environment will be resolved in a future update.
Microsoft is working on new 3D Office icons
Microsoft is reportedly working on new icons for the Office suite, according to a recent email survey distributed to select users. The survey asks for feedback on redesigned icons for apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 tools, suggesting a potential shift toward a more dynamic and three-dimensional aesthetic. It appears that the Office lineup is set to receive its first major redesign since 2018, when Microsoft introduced streamlined, flat icons that were in line with modern design trends.
