Microsoft is expected to launch the next major update to its Windows 11 operating system, widely referred as Windows 11 version 25H2, later this year. Although the company has not yet issued an official announcement, references to the update have surfaced in recent Windows 11 preview builds and associated documentation. Here's what is currently known about the forthcoming release.
Microsoft has postponed development of its Xbox portable gaming console
Microsoft has reportedly postponed the development of its own portable gaming console indefinitely. Previously, it was assumed that the device would hit the market in 2027 along with the new generation of stationary Xbox consoles.
Microsoft Brings Lightweight Formatting and Markdown Support to Notepad
In a surprising move that blurs the line between simplicity and functionality, Microsoft has quietly begun rolling out a major update to Notepad, introducing lightweight formatting and Markdown support for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.
Microsoft Edge Game Assist Now Live for All Windows 11 Gamers
Microsoft has officially launched Edge Game Assist, an in-game browsing tool designed specifically for PC gamers using Windows 11. After months of preview testing and user feedback, the feature is now available globally.
Microsoft Releases Edge 137 with Much Improved PiP and New Tools
Microsoft has rolled out version 137 of its Edge browser, introducing a mix of bug fixes, new enterprise tools, AI integrations, and the deprecation of several lesser-used features. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s being phased out in Microsoft Edge version 137.0.3296.52.
KB5058499 for Windows 11 24H2 updates Copilot, Power Management, Settings, HDR and more
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5058499 (build 26100.4202) for Windows 11 version 24H2, which brings with it a huge set of bug fixes and various improvements. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 27868 (Canary) greatly improves Voice Access
Windows 11 Build 27868 is now available to Insiders in the Canary channel. The key change in this update is a new Welcome screen in Voice Access that notifies about new options and improvements. There are also a good set of fixes.
Google Releases Chrome 137 with New Features and Security Enhancements
Google has released Chrome 137 that is bringing new features like integrated Gemini chatbot support for Windows and macOS, enhanced AI-powered phishing detection, and improved privacy protections. The update also removes the --load-extension flag for security reasons and discontinues SwiftShader fallback in WebGL for better system integrity. The update now available alongside a stable update to the open-source Chromium project. The Chromium project serves as Chrome’s foundation. Chrome includes additional features not found in Chromium, such as Google branding, automatic updates, DRM support, and crash reporting.
Windows 11 Start Menu Revealed as Resource-Heavy React Native App, Sparks Performance Concerns
Recent observations from users on the social platform X have uncovered performance issues tied to the Windows 11 Start Menu, revealing that the component is built using React Native - a framework known for its cross-platform flexibility but criticized for inefficiency in system-level applications.
Windows will soon update all your apps from Windows Update
Microsoft has launched a private preview for a new Windows Update orchestration platform, designed to provide a more unified and coordinated approach to managing updates across applications, drivers, and Windows components. In simple words, your regular apps will be updated from Windows Update.
