The Microsoft support site now has a new page that provides detailed information about the privacy settings associated with the Recall feature in Windows 11 version 24H2.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3646 preinstalls PC Manager app if you are in China
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 (version 23H2), build 22635.3646 (KB5037858) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Besides the good list of fixes, it pre-installs the PC Manager app for insiders in China.
Microsoft will end support for VBScript in the second half of 2024
Microsoft announced that it is ending support for the VBScript scripting language. The company will begin phasing it out in the second half of 2024.
Automatic Super Resolution will be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite devices
The newest feature of Windows 11 24H2, Automatic Super Resolution, will apparently be available only Copilot+ devices powered by Snapdragon X Elite. Support for the classic x86 platform, and older Snapdragon X Plus chips has not yet been announced.
Windows 11 24H2 is now available in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft just made Windows 11 version 24H2 available to Insiders. Build 26100.712 is now an optional update for those who run the OS in the Release Preview channel. So you can manually check for updates in Windows Update and opt-in to install this new feature update.
PowerToys 0.81 include a new AI-powered Advanced Paste feature
The new update of the PowerToys utility for Windows (version 0.81) introduced the Advanced Paste function, which allows you to quickly convert the contents of the clipboard using artificial intelligence. For example, developers will be able to copy source code in one language and paste it at the desired location in another language.
File Explorer is getting Git integration
Microsoft has officially announced that Explorer in Windows 11 will gain integration with version control systems, including Git. This will allow you to track changes and comments in projects without using extra apps or web services.
Here’s how Recall on Windows 11 (formerly AI Explorer) will work in detail
Microsoft has revealed information on how the Recall feature will utilize the Windows Semantic Index and Windows Copilot Runtime. The company also outlined the steps app developers can take to enhance their products for seamless interactions with Recall and ensure smoother transitions between snapshots.
Microsoft Edge is getting real-time voice translation and dubbing for videos
Build 2024: In the near future, Microsoft Edge will get a new AI-powered translator that will handle videos in real time from sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, etc. The app will translate and create subtitles, as well as dubbing the voice (voice-over translation).
Microsoft recommends WinUI 3 and WPF for building Windows apps
Starting today, Microsoft is holding its Build 2024 event. The company is revealing a lot of information about devices and future of Windows and related development. On the first day of the event, the Redmond software giant claimed that it now recommends the Windows App SDK (along with WinUI 3) and WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) for building UI apps for Windows.
