The roll-out of Windows 10, version 2004, also known as May 2020 Update and '20H1', has reached the next stage. The OS is currently available to users who manually check for updates, and have Windows 10 version 1903, and version 1909 installed. Microsoft identify such users as 'seekers'. Starting today, Microsoft has made version 2004 available for a bigger number of devices.
Category: Windows 10
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Windows 10 Build 20175 (Dev Channel)
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 20175 to the Dev channel (formerly Fast Ring). Windows Insiders with PCs that have AMD processors will be FINALLY able to receive this build. That is great news since the previously released build 20161 started showing expiration warnings for AMD CPU users.
Microsoft has moved ‘Preload New Tab Page’ option in Microsoft Edge to a new place
With the release of Microsoft Edge Canary Version 86.0.584.0, Microsoft has changed the location of the Preload New Tab page option. Earlier available under Privacy and services, it now has its home on a dedicated page in Settings.
Microsoft releases new ‘Previews’ of cumulative updates for Windows 10, July 21, 2020
On July 21, 2020, Microsoft has released a number of cumulative updates for Windows 10. The updates are available to 'seekers', i.e. only the users who click the Check for updates button manually will see these 'Preview' updates. Otherwise they won't be installed automatically. The updates are expected to become available to the public in August 2020. Here are the changes.
Microsoft teases Modern File Explorer
As you may remember, in addition to the File Explorer app Windows 10 includes a new UWP File Explorer counterpart. In a post on the Windows Experience blog, Microsoft included a new screenshot of the app, that features a bit updated design of the app.
Windows 10 version 2004 falsely reports Internet connectivity state
Some people running the latest Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, are facing a new issue related to Internet connectivity. Windows 10 falsely reports that the connection is limited while the connection to the Internet is fully available.
Microsoft may change Windows 10 schedule and release Windows 10X instead of 21H1
In order to prioritize Windows 10X development, Microsoft may change the cadence of its Windows 10 feature rollouts during the next year.
PowerShell 7.0.3 is released with a few fixes
Microsoft has issued a minor update to PowerShell 7, the newest version of the Windows scripting language. It contains a few bug fixes.
Your Phone now allows performing calls from messages
Microsoft has updated the Your Phone app with the ability to directly answer to text messages with calls. The change, first spotted by ALumia, is reportedly rolling out to Insiders.