Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6780 via KB5067103 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It comes with new Settings AI agent capabilities, improved Search and Drag tray, dark Run dialog, and more.
Windows 11 Build 26120.6780 (Beta) Also Makes It Harder to Create a Local Account in OOBE
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.6780 (version 24H2) via KB5065797 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It allows selecting objects in an image in Click to Do, adds Unit Converter to Click to Do, comes with peripheral fingerprint scanners support in Windows 11. Also, it allows specifying a folder name for your user account. Finally, it reduces the number of methods you can use to create a local account when installing Windows 11. Microsoft is against local accounts.
New Copilot App for Windows Can Interact with Google Drive, Calendar, and Docs
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Copilot app for Windows Insiders with several new capabilities. The update, version 1.25095.161.0 and higher, allows Copilot to interact with third-party services like Google Drive, search for the data stored there, and even create new items in Calendar, Documents - both in OneDrive and Google services. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 27965 (Canary) finally received the new Start menu
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 27965 to Insiders in the Canary channel. After long time, the Canary channel gets the new scrollable start menu with a companion panel for Phone Link. It lists everything on one page, and allows disabling the Recommended section.
Microsoft Addresses Long-Standing “Update and Shut Down” Bug in Windows 11
Microsoft is currently testing a fix in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds for both the Dev and Beta Channels. The update targets a persistent issue with the "Update and Shut Down" feature that has frustrated users for over two years.
Microsoft postpones price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Last week, Microsoft unveiled an updated Xbox Game Pass service with new plans and benefits. At the same time, the company decided to increase the price of its flagship Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan by 50% - from $20 to $30 per month. So many subscribers were unhappy with such a significant price increase, and many began canceling their Xbox Game Pass subscriptions altogether.
Microsoft has denied rumors that the next-gen Xbox consoles are canceled
Last week, reports circulated online that Microsoft had allegedly canceled the next generation of Xbox consoles. However, Microsoft has come out to deny these rumors, at least for now.
Windows 11 Setup Changes: Local Accounts Phased Out, User Folder Naming Added
Microsoft has introduced significant changes to the Windows 11 setup process, reinforcing its requirement for a Microsoft account and internet connection while adding a long-requested customization feature.
Windows 11 Build 26120.6772 (Beta) Released (version 24H2)
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.6772 (KB5065797), version 24H2, to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. Similarly to the Dev channel, it adds new capabilities to Click to Do, including object recognition in images and unit converter. Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners. And more.
Windows 11 Build 26220.6772 (Dev) Improves Click to Do, Windows Hello, and Explorer
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. It adds new capabilities to Click to Do, including object recognition in images and unit converter. Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners. And more.
