Microsoft is updating all supported Windows versions for Insiders on the Release Preview channel. Two Windows 11 versions, and Windows 10 version 22H2 are now getting various improvements.
Windows 11 Build 22631.2191 (Beta) brings with it HDR wallpapers, Windows 365 Switch, and more
Two new Windows 11 Insider Preview releases are now available in the Beta Channel, Build 22621.2191 and Build 22631.2191 (KB5029336). The builds have the same features, but in Build 22631.2191 they are turned on by default, while in Build 22621.2191 they are turned off by default. Windows 365 Switch, HDR wallpapers, Narrator Natural Voices in more languages are among them.
Windows 11 Build 23521 (Dev) improves taskbar labels, Windows 365 Switch, and much more
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23521 to the Dev Channel. It allows participating in Windows 365 Switch, enables Windows Copilot for AAD users, features an updated settings page for the Task Manager, allows use of accent color for Dynamic Lighting, and much more.
Google Arts & Culture now offers postcards with AI-generated poems
Google has introduced a new option in its Arts & Culture service that allows creating postcards featuring poems written by artificial intelligence. With this tool, users can choose the theme of the poem and specify the source that will inspire the AI. The new feature is available in the Google Arts & Culture app and on the project website.
Windows 11 has got a new ‘System Components’ page in Settings
Microsoft is working on adding a new page to the Settings app. The new page, dubbed System Components, lists all inbox apps, codecs and plugins in one place.
YouTube won’t show recommendations with watch history disabled
YouTube will no longer show video recommendations to users who have turned off their browsing history. The changes took effect on August 8 and will be gradually rolled out to all users.
Snipping Tool now allows editing screenshots and videos in external apps
The latest update of Snipping Tool, version 11.2306.43.0, adds the ability to directly edit a screenshot or video capture in an external app. Currently, there are hardcoded buttons for Paint and Clipchamp.
Windows 11 Build 25926 (Canary) updates Snipping Tool, adds new features from Dev
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 25926 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The update brings with it several new features that earlier were available in the Dev channel only. Those include screen casting, Windows Ink, and file sharing improvements. In addition, the Snipping Tool has got a few new features in this release.
Microsoft has killed the classic Notification Area Icons dialog
The Redmond software giant continues to kill the legacy Control Panel in Windows. This process has started in Windows 8, where Microsoft first introduced the modern PC Settings app. The latter has evolved into the Settings app in Windows 10 and 11. With each iteration, more and more classic Control Panel applets disappear, and become a page of Settings. With Build 25915 (Canary), you cannot open classic Notification Area Icons dialog.
Microsoft Reduces Xbox Game Pass Trials to 14 Days from 30 Days
Microsoft has decided to reduce the trial period for its $1 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass trials from 30 days to 14 days. This change comes just a few weeks before the highly anticipated release of the role-playing game Starfield from Bethesda Softworks.
