Microsoft has released new Windows 11 22621.2050 and 22631.2050 to Beta channel Insiders. New features are available in build 22631, and in build 22621 they are disabled by default, but will be available after the service pack is installed. The update includes a lot of new features that earlier were available only in Dev and Canary.
Windows Subsystem for Android 2306.40000.4.0 is available to all Insiders
Microsoft has released a new version of Windows Subsystem for Android. WSA 2306.40000.4.0 is a small update that is available to all Windows Insider channels.
Telegram Stories are now available, but currently not for everyone
Telegram 9.6.4 has been released, introducing support for Stories. It is a "disappearing story" post format. Users can create such a story by clicking the plus sign in the chat window.
Windows 11 Build 23506 Hidden Features: New Energy Recommendations, OOBE, and more
In addition to the officially announced features, Windows 11 Build 23506 includes a few hidden ones, and a number of user interface changes that weren't mentioned. Let's fill the gap and review all the remaining features.
Google Chrome 115 adds Mica to the titlebar, fixes 20 vulnerabilities
On July 18, Google released Chrome 115 to the stable branch. The new version adds several user interface changes, including the updated sidebar. It also supports the Mica effect on the titlebar. Besides, it fixes 20 vulnerabilities.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard delay merging deadline to October 18
Following negotiations with UK regulators, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to extend their merger agreement until October 18. The companies have committed to following all regulatory agreements and will work with the CMA to address any concerns raised in the UK. Microsoft Vice Chairman and President Brad Smith expressed confidence in finalizing the deal.
Microsoft Edge brings back EPUB support, here’s how to enable it
Back in 2019, Microsoft removed EPUB from both Edge Chromium and the legacy app version. But the good news is that the company has finally restored it in the latest Edge version 117.0.1989.0 (Canary). So you no longer need a third-party viewer to read the EPUB files.
Windows 11 Build 23506 (Dev) is out with new Outlook, Copilot, new Emoji, and more
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 23506 to Windows Insiders on the Dev channel. The update includes Unsafe password copy and paste warnings, new Passwordless experience with Windows Hello for Business, Local File Sharing improvements, and new Outlook as an inbox app. You will also find Windows Copilot Preview, updated color font format for emojis, Voice Access on the lock screen, and improved backup and restore options. The new home page in the Settings app has been temporarily disabled due to a stability bug. Two additional recommendations have been added to the Power & Battery section in Settings. Finally, there are ISO images for this build that are available for download here.
LlaMA 2 is a set of new AI models created by Microsoft and Meta
Meta and Microsoft have collaborated to launch LLaMA 2, a set of language models that will be open source. They will allow developers and organizations to create AI-powered generative tools.
Google will close Album Archive access on July 19
Google has started notifying users about the impending closure of the Album Archive. Starting from July 19, 2023, the Google Album Archive will be inaccessible. All content stored within it will no longer be available.
