Yesterday Microsoft announced a set of AI features coming to inbox Windows 11 apps. Paint has got Generative fill, Generative Erase, and updates for CoCreator and Image Creator. Notepad has got the ability to rewrite text with help of AI with several iterations and configurable options. However, these features are becoming available gradually, so it may take some time before you will be able to try them. If you aren't going to wait, here is how to get the updated software with AI features right now.
Windows 11 Beta 22635.4445 allows creating new folders from context menu of Navigation Pane
Windows 11 Beta Build 22635.4445 (KB5046745) is now available to Insiders, featuring a small improvement made to File Explorer. Now you can create a new folder right from the navigation pane. You just need to right-click an entry in there, and select New Folder from the context menu.
Windows 11 Build 26120.2222 adds another way to launch apps as Administrator
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.2222 with KB5046746 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It allows running apps elevated from the Start menu with ctrl + shift + click, and including several important fixes. Note that some of the changes are first coming to Insiders with the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" toggle turned on in Settings > Windows Update. The rest will receive them a bit later.
Outlook now has AI-powered themes
Microsoft is rolling out new AI-powered personalization option for Outlook email clients today, called "Themes by Copilot." The new themes are available on all supported platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web-based versions. However, they require a paid Microsoft Copilot Pro subscription or a business license.
Microsoft releases new AI features in Paint and Notepad to Insiders
Dev and Canary channel Insiders are now getting updated Paint and Notepad with a number of AI features. In Paint, users will find Generative fill, Generative erase, and improved Cocreator and Image creator features. Notepad will allow using an AI-powered text rewrite option.
Windows 11 Build 27744 (Canary) improves ARM support, adds new features
Microsoft has finally updated the Canary channel with a new release. Windows 11 Build 27744 adds new processor features in Prism, Microsoft emulator for ARM. There are also new features and fixes for the Start menu, Task Manager, Touch Keyboard, and more.
Mozilla Foundation drops Free and Open Web Advocacy division and lays off 30% staff
The Mozilla Foundation, the nonprofit that oversees projects, owns trademarks and sets policy for Mozilla (the developer of the Firefox browser), has announced it is laying off 30% of its staff as part of a reorganization that is needed to address the inevitable onslaught of change in the world of technology and an increasingly radical perception of the idea of putting people before profits.
Windows 11 Build 26120.2213 brings with it several fixes
Windows 11 Build 26120.2213 (KB5045885) is now available in the Dev Insider channel. There are no new features in this release. Instead, it ships several long awaited fixes. Here are the details.
Microsoft may unify all Windows AI features under the Windows Intelligence brand
Windows Intelligence may become a new Microsoft's brand that unifies all the AI-powered features available in the Windows operating system. Some references to the brand exist in the appprivacy.adml file in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4440 (Beta) introduces a modernized Windows Hello
Microsoft has released Windows 11, version 23H2, build 22635.4440 (KB5045889) to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. It brings with it a modernized Windows Hello version with several improvements, and a number of fixes. Traditionally, some of the features first coming to users with the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" toggle turned on in Settings > Windows Update. Here are the details.
