Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available on Windows Update.
Category: Windows 11
Copilot for Windows now supports the “Press to talk” feature
Microsoft has released an update to the Copilot app for Windows (version 1.25024.100.0 and above) to Windows Insiders on all update channels. This update brings with it the Press to talk feature, which allows you to quickly interact with Copilot using your voice.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3380 (Dev and Beta Channels) is out
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, build 26120.3380 (KB5053660), to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. It includes new snap recommendations in the Start menu, Recommended files in Explorer, a new emoji button in the taskbar, and more.
Windows 11 Build 22635.5025 (Beta) improves File Explorer and Start Menu
Along the Canary update, Insiders on the Beta channel are also getting a new release. Build 22635.5025 brings with it thumbnails/carousel view for Recommended files in File Explorer. It is available for everyone except Insiders in EEA. Also, the Recommended section of the Start menu can now show a new kind of recommendations - to open and/or pin frequently snapped apps.
Windows 11 Build 27808 (Canary) changes how Task Manager calculates CPU usage
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 27808 to Insiders in the Canary Channel. Besides a good set of fixes, it makes the Task Manager calculate CPU usage more accurate. The new method also makes it show the same value as third party apps usually show. Finally, there is an updated Store app.
Windows Copilot is now a native WinUI3 app
Microsoft introduces a truly native Copilot App for Windows. Version 1.25023.106.0 features a modern, Windows 11-style user interface built using the XAML markup language, offering a more integrated and polished design.
Windows 11 Build 27802 (Canary) adds file sharing to the taskbar, new battery tray icon, more
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.
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.