Microsoft has updated its official codec support page for the Windows operating system. According to the new information, version 24H2 will be the first OS version that comes without the inbox AC-3 Dolby Digital codec preinstalled. On versions of Windows prior to Windows 11, version 24H2, the AC-3 codec remains available.
Category: Windows 11
Enthusiast managed to launch Copilot+ Recall on an older device without NPU
Microsoft recently announced AI features for Windows 11 that should only work on Copilot+ computers with Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series processors. However, enthusiasts have already been able to run the Recall option on existing hardware.
Windows 11 24H2 will run x86 64-bit apps faster on ARM64
Last week there were plenty of device announcements from various vendors featuring Qualcomm's latest ARM Snapdragon X Elite chip. The devices will run the Windows 11 on ARM operating system. Being labeled Copilot+ PCs, they boast impressive battery life and a range of unique features powered by artificial intelligence.
Microsoft has shared the privacy details for Recall in Windows 11 24H2
The Microsoft support site now has a new page that provides detailed information about the privacy settings associated with the Recall feature in Windows 11 version 24H2.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3646 preinstalls PC Manager app if you are in China
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 (version 23H2), build 22635.3646 (KB5037858) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Besides the good list of fixes, it pre-installs the PC Manager app for insiders in China.
Automatic Super Resolution will be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite devices
The newest feature of Windows 11 24H2, Automatic Super Resolution, will apparently be available only Copilot+ devices powered by Snapdragon X Elite. Support for the classic x86 platform, and older Snapdragon X Plus chips has not yet been announced.
Windows 11 24H2 is now available in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft just made Windows 11 version 24H2 available to Insiders. Build 26100.712 is now an optional update for those who run the OS in the Release Preview channel. So you can manually check for updates in Windows Update and opt-in to install this new feature update.
File Explorer is getting Git integration
Microsoft has officially announced that Explorer in Windows 11 will gain integration with version control systems, including Git. This will allow you to track changes and comments in projects without using extra apps or web services.
Here’s how Recall on Windows 11 (formerly AI Explorer) will work in detail
Microsoft has revealed information on how the Recall feature will utilize the Windows Semantic Index and Windows Copilot Runtime. The company also outlined the steps app developers can take to enhance their products for seamless interactions with Recall and ensure smoother transitions between snapshots.
Recall is the official name of AI Explorer, part of new Copilot+ PCs
During the Surface event, Microsoft introduced Copilot+, a new set of AI-powered features and capabilities exclusively for Windows 11. These features will be available on new PCs launching under the Copilot+ brand this summer, marking "a new era for Windows PCs."
