Windows 11 Build 27802 is rolling out to the Canary channel. The improved battery tray icon, Desktop spotlight, and the ability to share files right from the taskbar are among the changes.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 26120.3360 (Dev & Beta) is available to Insiders
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.3360 (KB5052090), to Windows Insiders using the Dev and Beta channels. Recently, Insiders in the Beta channel have been receiving the same Windows 11 version 24H2 builds that are released to the Dev channel. The updates are currently optional, so you can choose the right time to upgrade to the new OS version.
Windows 11 Build 22635.5015 (Beta) adds the Emoji button to the taskbar
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.5015 (version 23H2, KB5052089) for Windows Insider program participants in the Beta channel. It adds the trim video option to the Snipping Tool, a new Emoji button to the taskbar, and includes several fixes.
KB5052094 for Windows 11 improves Spotlight, taskbar, File Explorer, and much more
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5052094 (builds 22621.4541 and 22631.4541) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Windows 11 24H2 has issues with RDP after recent updates
There's a reported issue in Windows 11 24H2 where Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions fail to work properly after logging in. It's not yet known what exactly causes the bug. Some users blame recent security patches, such as KB5050094 and KB5051987. These updates seem to have introduced changes that affect how RDP interacts with the network.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4950 (Beta) adds Share bar, Grid and Category view to Start menu
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4950 (KB5052078) to the Beta Channel. The update is only available to users who didn't set their settings to get 24H2 Insider releases. and applies to version 23H2. The release comes with significant UI improvements, and adds a Share bar to the top of the screen, making sharing your files much easier and convenient. Besides, the Start menu now supports the Grid and Categories views for the "All apps" page.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3291 (Dev & Beta) improves Search and Snipping Tool
Windows 11 Build 26120.3291 (KB5052080) is now available to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. The release includes and improved Windows Search that supports natural language to find objects in images. The updated Snipping Tool includes the option to trim video recordings. Insiders in the Beta channel are receiving the same Windows 11 version 24H2 builds that are released to the Dev channel. The updates are currently optional, so you can choose the right time to upgrade to the new OS version.
Windows 11 Build 26100.3321 (Release Preview) finally ships new battery tray icons
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26100.3321 via KB5052093 to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. It is notable for new colorful battery icons, the improved taskbar and Spotlight, and various fixes.
Windows 11 is getting a brand new data transfer tool for new PCs
Microsoft is developing a tool to easily migrate to a new Windows 11 PC. Traces of it can be found in the latest Windows 11 Insider build 22635.4945, released for the Beta channel. The famous researcher "phantomofearth" on X uncovered an early-stage application designed to simplify the process of transferring data from an old computer to a new one.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4945 (Beta) improves Spotlight on desktop
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4945, version 23H2 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It comes via the KB5052084 patch and includes the following improvements.