Microsoft has released a set of what the company calls "C" updates for Windows 10, and tags them as 'Preview'. The patches are available to a number of supported Windows versions. Here's what's new and what has changed.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 build 20215 released to the Dev Channel
Microsoft just released a new Dev build of Windows 10 to Insiders. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20215 is now available to everyone who have set their devices to receive bleeding edge builds.
Windows Search has got support for the Dark theme in Windows 10
Microsoft has finally added support for the built-in Dark theme for the Search pane in Windows 10. The search result is no longer white for Insiders who have enabled dark mode for apps.
Your Phone’s Android apps on Desktop feature is now generally available
Recently, Microsoft introduced the ability to 'stream' Android apps from the linked smartphone. Initially available to Insiders, the feature is now generally available, but still remains exclusive to Samsung phones.
KB4576754 force installs Edge Chromium in Windows 10 version 2004
Microsoft has released KB4576754, a new update that force installs the Edge browser in Windows 10 version 2004 and older releases. Similar to KB4559309, after installing the above patch Microsoft Edge appears installed and pinned to the taskbar, and the uninstall button is grayed out in the list of installed apps.
Reminder: Windows 10 version 1903 will reach end of support on December 8, 2020
Microsoft will soon end support for Windows 10 version 1903, also known as 'May 2019 Update' and '19H1'. The OS will stop receiving security updates starting on December 8, 2020.
Microsoft is making Windows 10 Upgrade blocks easy to understand
As you may already know, not every user is able to get the most recent Windows 10 version right after its release. It usually takes quite long before it lands on all supported devices, due to Microsoft resolving compatibility issues with software and hardware, or just because of bugs in the OS. Many users are getting confused by not receiving the latest stable build, so Microsoft is about to make this process as transparent as possible.
Microsoft replaces classic Programs and Features with the Settings app in Windows 10
Microsoft will soon kill the classic Control Panel applet 'Programs and features' with the corresponding page in Settings, i.e. Apps > Apps and Features. The change is internally introduced in yesterday's build 20211 of Windows 10. This will end the era of the classic Control Panel applet, leaving the Settings app as the exclusive tool to remove apps and manage optional features.
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 20211 to the Dev channel
A new build hits the Dev channel, bringing a few changes to Windows Insiders. It is notable for searching the lists of file types, protocols, and apps on the Default apps page in Settings, and for the the ability for users to attach and mount a physical disk inside of a WSL 2 distro.
Microsoft integrates servicing stack updates in cumulative updates
There is a great change made to how Microsoft is delivering update to WSUS and the Windows Update catalog. Instead of supplying the separate servicing stack update (SSU) and latest cumulative update (LCU) packages, the company is merging them into a single package, available on Microsoft Update Catalog, and for the WSUS.
