Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27783 to Insiders in the Canary channel. It includes improvements made to File Explorer, Magnifier, and fixes for inbox apps and the taskbar.
iPhone users now have Phone Link companion pane in Windows 11 Start
Last year, the Windows 11 Start menu got a new Phone Link sidebar, which offers a quick and easy way to interact with your connected Android smartphone. The iOS support was promised to come later. Finally, in the latest Phone Link update for Windows Insiders, Microsoft has added integration with iPhones.
Windows 11 Build 26100.3037 improves File Explorer, Settings, and fixes many bugs
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3037 via KB5050094. It is an optional "Preview" update that comes with several improvements made to File Explorer, the Settings app, Windows Studio effects, and more. There are also several bigfixes.
Microsoft to Shut Down Windows 11 Dev Home App Just 2 Years After Launching
Windows 11 includes a new app called "Dev Home", which a dashboard for developers. It was announced just two years ago, but Microsoft is already shutting down it in May 2025.
Google to remove visible URLs from search on mobile
Google is changing the way its mobile search results appear for the end user by removing the display of full Uniform Resource Locators (URLs). This will affect all searches performed on smartphones and tablets.
Google starts showing hours of unskippable ads to Ad Blocker users
The YouTube platform has starting punishing ad-blocker users with hours-long commercials that cannot be skipped. Google admitted that it was the company’s doing. Here's their explanation.
Windows 11 is getting a new Drag Tray Share UI, here’s how to enable it
Microsoft is working on a new file-sharing feature in Windows 11, internally called the "Drag Tray,". Being hidden in Beta 22635.4805 build, is designed to make file sharing more convenient and intuitive. When you drag a file, a Share panel appears at the top of your screen, displaying a subtle "Drag here to share" prompt. Also, it lists, a small set of compatible apps and services that can receive the file, greatly saving the user's time.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3000 (Dev) introduces new battery icons and charge percentage in taskbar
Windows 11 Build 26120.3000 has become available to Insiders in the Dev channel. It is the first release to officially introduce the new battery icons in the system tray along with the ability to enable the power percentage next to the battery icon. Besides, there are fixes, the gamepad layout for the touch keyboard, and Narrator improvements.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4805 (Beta) improves Snap and Settings
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.4805 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It represents version 23H2 and comes via the KB5050105 packages. Here are the details.
Microsoft will soon introduce smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
Microsoft is working on smaller versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices, featuring screens measuring approximately 11 to 12 inches. These models will maintain the high-quality design aesthetic characteristic of the Surface brand. The official unveiling of these products is expected within the next few weeks, with availability projected for April or May of 2025 at a price point between $800 and $900.
