Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 preview builds 26100.7015 (24H2) and  26200.7015 (25H2) to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. The changes come via KB5067036 and include a staged set of features.

Microsoft has introduced dark theme support for several classic system elements in specific Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. In recent builds 26220.6972 (Dev) and 26120.6972 (Beta), you can have the dark theme applied  to additional components such as the Run dialog and Folder Options. However, not everyone is seeing the change. It is a gradual roll-out, so it may  be missing on your device. However, they can be enabled manually using the ViVeTool utility.

Microsoft has released out of band cumulative update KB5070773 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 (builds 26100.6901 and 26200.6901). The company deploys such updates only when a problem demands immediate attention outside its standard monthly release schedule. It comes with the following important fix:

Microsoft has confirmed the general availability of the Windows 11 2025 Update (version 25H2). This information was published on the " Release Information " page. This means the new version of the operating system is now available to all users on compatible devices.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 preview build 26120.6972 (KB5067106) to Beta channel Insiders. This build introduces a Mobile Device Settings page under Bluetooth & Devices, enabling users to add, view, and manage mobile devices, including using them as connected cameras or accessing their files via File Explorer. The Start menu now includes a link to the Microsoft account benefits webpage, and Game Pass plan names in Settings reflect updated branding. File Explorer enhancements include dark theme support in the Folder Options dialog and configurable Drag Tray settings for Nearby Sharing.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 preview build 26220.6972 (KB5067106) to Dev channel Insiders. This build introduces a Mobile Device Settings page under Bluetooth & Devices, enabling users to add, view, and manage mobile devices, including using them as connected cameras or accessing their files via File Explorer. The Start menu now includes a link to the Microsoft account benefits webpage, and Game Pass plan names in Settings reflect updated branding. File Explorer enhancements include dark theme support in the Folder Options dialog and configurable Drag Tray settings for Nearby Sharing.

In the coming weeks, Microsoft will begin testing the tight integration of its AI assistant, Copilot, into the taskbar search in Windows 11. This move aims turn the taskbar into a dynamic hub to help you achieve more with less effort, "turning everyday interactions into moments of productivity and enjoyment." Here are some details.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 27971 to Windows Insiders in the Canary channel. It comes with various fixes, and also allows the Notification Center pane to open on the active display in multi-monitor setups.

Microsoft today announced new Copilot and agentic experiences that position every Windows 11 PC as an AI PC, with Copilot at its core. The company is simultaneously rolling out updates designed to make Windows 11 more intuitive, secure, accessible, and reliable for all users.

As Microsoft prepares to mark the 40th anniversary of its operating system and finishes support for Windows 10, the company is accelerating its vision for an AI-integrated Windows 11. The company describes this shift as a foundational rewrite of the OS, designed to transform PCs into intelligent partners that users can speak to and delegate tasks.