Windows Build 23451, released today to Insiders in the Dev channel, includes several new features that aren't enabled by default. Microsoft rolls out some of them gradually, so a number lucky Insiders see them after upgrading to this build. But other features aren't available to anyone. Here's what you can enable manually in Windows 11 Build 23451.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 22624.1690 (Beta) adds Facebook widget, notification badges in Settings
The Beta channel of the Windows Insider program has received two builds,. Windows 11 Build 22624.1690 comes with new features, including a new third-party widget "Facebook", an extra 2FA detection template, and more. Windows 11 Build 22621.1690 doesn't expose the new features.
Windows Build 23451 (Dev) updates File Explorer, Windows Spotlight, Widgets, and Start menu
new release for the Dev channel, Windows Build 23451, includes a number of new features. You will find a modernized "Details" pane in File Explorer, an improved UI for Windows Spotlight, a new Facebook widget along with the new widget picker and animated widget icons in the taskbar, and much more.
Windows 11 Build 25357 (Canary) adds a new Facebook widget
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 25357 to Insiders in the Canary channel. It belongs to the ZN_RELEASE branch, which is ahead of the upcoming stable Windows 11 release. It includes a new Facebook widget, and an updated Volume mixer.
You can now sign up for Known Issue Email Alerts for Windows updates
Microsoft has announced a new feature that allows users to sign up for email alerts regarding known issues with Windows updates. This feature is designed to keep system admins and IT pros informed of any known issues and provide them with a solution or workaround to resolve the issue.
Windows 11 is getting a new Virtual Desktop switching animation, here is how to enable it
Windows 11 Insider Builds 25346 (Canary) and 23440 (Dev) include a new virtual desktop switching animation. It is a work in progress feature that is currently hidden. It appears to be part of Windows 11's integration with Microsoft 365 CloudPC service. But you can give it a try by enabling it.
Windows 11 Build 25352 (Canary) allows previewing Widgets before adding them
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 25352 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The announcement highlights a new Widget addition dialog. After a redesign it now includes a preview area where you see how a widget looks before adding it.
The next Windows 11 LTSC releases will be available in the second half of 2024
Microsoft has announced that the next Windows 11 LTSC releases, including Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, will become available in the second half of 2024. This extended timeline should help organizations plan and prepare for the adoption of Windows 11. Further details regarding the releases will be provided closer to the availability date.
Windows 11 Build 22624.1680 (Beta) updates Widgets and app pinning
Microsoft has updated the Beta channel with two new builds. Windows 11 Build 22624.1680 includes a number of new features, and Build 22621.1680 has them disabled. You will find Widgets improvements, including three column UI and new animations, more flexible app pinning to the taskbar and setting default apps, and several fixes.
Windows 11’s Phone Link app now features iPhone support
Windows 11 Phone Link app now includes support for iOS, so iPhone users can finally make calls and send messages from their PC. The feature was previously limited to Android devices. Since March 2023, it has been made available to a small number of Windows 11 Insiders. But now it is available to a wider audience. The update is part of Microsoft's effort to bridge the gap between Windows and mobile devices.
