Microsoft has released a major update to Windows Subsystem for Android. The new version of the subsystem is built on top of Android 13 and brings with it many improvements, including improved mouse input handling, clipboard stability improvements, and more. As of this writing it is only available on the Insider channel of WSA (doesn't require you to be a Windows Insider).
Windows 11 Build 25267 comes with a new Windows Firewall dialog
Microsoft has updated the change log Windows 11 Build 25267 with a new feature that they forgot to mention. It now exposes a new dialog box for Windows Firewall that appears when a program tries to serve as a network service on your computer.
Windows 11 Builds 22621.1037 and 22623.1037 bring new search options to Beta
Microsoft has updated Windows 11 version 22H2 in the Beta channel with KB5021304. The patch ships two builds, 22621.1037 and 22623.1037. This is the last Beta channel update in 2022. Build releases will resume in January 2023. Traditionally, Build 22623.1037 - New features available, build 22621.1037 - New features disabled by default.
Windows 11 will get new features twice in the first half of 2023
Starting with version 22H2, Microsoft updates Windows 11 with frequent portions of new features internally called "Moments". For example, the "Moment 1" update has included tabs in File Explorer, Suggested Actions, and more. Its successor, the Moment 2 update features, are in testing among Insiders and are slated for the release in February or March 2023. Finally, in the spring of 2023 there will be another set of features called "Moment 3" and it will appear sometime in May.
Windows 11 Build 25267 (Dev) adds new taskbar search styles, fixes slow file copy
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25267 to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. It includes new styling options for Search on the taskbar, and several important fixes. The file copy performance bug has been resolved, as well as media casting crashes, and more. This is the last build for the Dev channel before the upcoming holidays. Insider builds will resume in January 2023.
Microsoft backported the new Media Player app to Windows 10
With Windows 11, Microsoft has also introduced a new Media Player app. It replaces the classic Groove Music app, and also will supersede even more classic Windows Media Player software. Microsoft is slowly sunsetting the latter, so it didn't get any new major change for several Windows releases. To keep Windows 10 up to date, Microsoft will make the new Media Player app available in that OS as well. Without a fanfare, the Redmond firm has pushed it to the Release Preview channel.
Windows 10 version 21H1 has reached end of servicing
Microsoft has finished support for Windows 10 version 21H1. Yesterday's cumulative updates were the last patches it has received. Microsoft recommends upgrading to the latest versions of Windows 10 as soon as possible to continue to stay protected.
New Widgets pane is now available in Windows 11 stable, doesn’t require Microsoft account
Since this fall Microsoft was testing an updated Widgets pane with a redesigned title bar and new icons. It was initially available to Insiders on the Dev channel. Now the Redmond firm finds is stable enough for daily use, so production versions of Windows 11 are getting it.
December 2022 Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10 released
Microsoft has released a new portion of cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. As you already know, these updates are aimed at fixing bugs and eliminating vulnerabilities. They don't include new features. You can get the patches from Windows Update or download them manually from Microsoft Update Catalog link.
How to enable Education themes in Windows 11
Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2, users can install education themes designed for students who use their devices in a school. These themes allow you to quickly customize the look and feel of your operating system by changing your desktop wallpaper, accent color, and more.