Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27943 to insiders in the Canary channel. It doesn't include new features, but instead focuses on fixes.
Microsoft Store is now free for individual developers
Microsoft announced that individual developers can now sign up and publish their apps to the store for free. Previously, this required a one-time fee and a credit card, which could be a barrier for some developers. The company believes that this change will make the Microsoft Store platform more accessible to developers around the world.
Microsoft Launches Visual Studio 2026 Insiders
Microsoft has announced a new version of its integrated development environment, Visual Studio 2026. It brings with it deep integration of artificial intelligence into workflows, significant performance improvements, and a new user interface.
Patch Tuesday Updates, September 9, 2025
September cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 released. Such updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. Here are the details.
Microsoft to Discontinue Outlook Lite Mobile Application
Microsoft will soon cease support for Outlook Lite, its lightweight mobile email application. The process will start on October 6, 2025. From that date, the company will block all new installations of the app. Current users may retain access temporarily, though Microsoft has not specified an end date for full discontinuation.
Windows 11 Build 27938 (Canary) adds AI Actions to File Explorer
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11, number 27938, to Windows Insiders using the Canary channel. Recently, the branch name from which builds are released has changed to BR_RELEASE. This is due to internal development cycles of the operating system. The Windows Insider team treats these builds the same as builds from the RS_PRERELEASE branch. However, due to the branch change, some features have been temporarily removed from Windows 11 Insider builds. Microsoft plans to bring them back in the future. BR_RELEASE builds do not refer to any feature update for Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge 140 Released with Scareware Blocker and HTTPS-first
Microsoft is releasing the stable version of Microsoft Edge 140 ( full version tag is 140.0.3485.54), which comes with several new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 26120.5790 (Beta) Adds Even More AI Features
Microsoft a preview release of Windows 11, Build 26120.5790 (KB5065779), to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. It adds several new features on Copilot+ PCs, similarly to its Dev channel counterpart.
Windows 11 Build 26220.5790 (Dev) Adds Even More AI Features
Microsoft a preview release of Windows 11, Build 26220.5790 (KB5065779), to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. It adds several new features on Copilot+ PCs. Please note that the major build number for the Dev channel has changed to 26220. Windows 11 version 25H2 will have a major build number of 26200, and it is already available in the Release Preview ring.
Mozilla Extends Firefox 115 ESR Support on Windows 7/8 to March 2026
Mozilla has announced an extension of support for Firefox 115 ESR (Extended Support Release), now maintaining the branch until March 2026. This update adjusts the previous timeline, which had initially scheduled end-of-life for March 2025 and was later revised to September 2025.
