Microsoft has updated the built-in Your Phone app with a number of new options. Starting in version 1.20091.79.0 that is available to select Insiders, the app features a working Contacts section, the new category 'Sent from Phone', and a few interface changes in settings, including the new My Devices section, and re-arranged options.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, September 16, 2020
Microsoft has released a set of what the company calls "C" updates for Windows 10, and tags them as 'Preview'. The patches are available to a number of supported Windows versions. Here's what's new and what has changed.
Windows 10 build 20215 released to the Dev Channel
Microsoft just released a new Dev build of Windows 10 to Insiders. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20215 is now available to everyone who have set their devices to receive bleeding edge builds.
Disable or Enable Suggested Passwords in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge now suggests using auto-generated strong secure passwords.
Microsoft has added a new useful feature to the Canary version of the browser. When you are signing to a web site, Edge generates a strong, secure password that you can use. It will also save it to your saved passwords.
Windows Search has got support for the Dark theme in Windows 10
Microsoft has finally added support for the built-in Dark theme for the Search pane in Windows 10. The search result is no longer white for Insiders who have enabled dark mode for apps.
Your Phone’s Android apps on Desktop feature is now generally available
Recently, Microsoft introduced the ability to 'stream' Android apps from the linked smartphone. Initially available to Insiders, the feature is now generally available, but still remains exclusive to Samsung phones.
Today’s Edge Dev 87.0.637.0 allows opening Shy UI on touchscreen devices
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel with Edge 87.0.637.0. It is a minor release with mostly general fixes and improvements. It includes one new feature - the ability to open the 'Shy UI' with a gesture on touchscreens.
Thunderbird 78 is now available as upgrade option for Thunderbird 68 users
Mozilla has finally made Thunderbird 78 available for the upgrade to Thunderbird 68 users. Till now Thunderbird 68 users had to download and install the app manually to get the latest version. This has finally changed.
Edge now allows translating a selected text on a page
Microsoft has updated the built-in translator feature, so it is now possible to select a portion of the text on a web page, and instantly translate it with Bing. The option has landed in the Canary branch of the browser.
KB4576754 force installs Edge Chromium in Windows 10 version 2004
Microsoft has released KB4576754, a new update that force installs the Edge browser in Windows 10 version 2004 and older releases. Similar to KB4559309, after installing the above patch Microsoft Edge appears installed and pinned to the taskbar, and the uninstall button is grayed out in the list of installed apps.
