Microsoft has announced a significant reorganization of its Windows engineering teams, consolidating them into a single unit under the leadership of Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows and Devices. The company communicated this shift in an internal memo to employees, stating the move will simplify development and expedite the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into the Windows operating system.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Google Confirmed the Upcoming Merger of Android and Chrome OS
Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem Development at Google, confirmed at the Qualcomm Summit that efforts to merge Android and Chrome OS will deliver notable results to users by 2026. Android will serve as the foundational platform, with expanded capabilities tailored for laptops and PCs. Early bits of this convergence already appear in Android 15 and 16, which introduce desktop mode and optimizations for larger screens.
Windows 11 Build 26220.6760 Released in the Dev Channel
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6760 (KB5065793) to Insiders in the Dev channel. It shares the changes with the Beta release, and similarly includes the Internet speed test, improved voice access, and fixes.
Windows 11 Build 26120.6760 (Beta) Officially Reveals Inbox Internet Speed Test
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.6760 (KB5065793) to Insiders in the Beta channel. It adds an internet speed test accessible from the taskbar or system tray, supporting Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular connections. The Get Started app now includes a Microsoft 365 Copilot page for corporate devices with active subscriptions, offering guidance and feature access. File Explorer received StorageProvider API support for cloud integration, while Emoji 16.0 support remains temporarily disabled. Voice access gained a configurable delay setting before executing commands.
Microsoft Edge Enhances Protection Against Sideloaded Malicious Extensions
Microsoft plans to introduce a new security feature in Microsoft Edge that will detect and revoke malicious extensions sideloaded into the browser. The company announced this update on Thursday via the Microsoft 365 roadmap, with a global rollout scheduled for November across standard multi-tenant instances.
Microsoft Has Issued Final Non-Security Optional Update for Windows 10 22H2
Microsoft has issued KB5066198, the last optional non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2. This release delivers targeted fixes ahead of the upcoming Patch Tuesday and marks a significant milestone as Windows 10 approaches its end of support.
Windows 11 Photos App gets AI-Powered Auto-Categorization
Microsoft has released a new update to the Photos app for Windows 11, now rolling out across all Insider channels. The Photos app version 2025.11090.25001.0 can automatically organize photos into categories using a dedicated AI model.
Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon X2 Elite ARM processors for laptops and PCs
At the recent Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm unveiled a new generation of ARM processors for laptops and PCs. The Snapdragon X2 series currently includes two chips: the Snapdragon X2 Elite and the flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. Their performance is expected to be sufficient to compete with current Apple solutions.
In EEA, Windows 10 will receive free updates for free
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will continue to receive free security updates until October 14, 2026, without any strings attached. This means that users in these countries will not need to sync their PC settings with the cloud to continue OS support.
Windows 11 Build 27954 (Canary) fixes SMBv1 access
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27954, to Insiders in the Canary channel. It introduces minor enhancements and fixes aimed at refining the overall operating system experience. A notable fix addresses an issue that previously blocked access to network resources using the legacy SMBv1 protocol via NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT).
