Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2 Build 22635.3790 (KB5039307) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Besides several fixes, it adds close integration of the Phone Link app with the Start menu. So you can now directly manage your connected smartphone from the Start menu in Windows 11.
YouTube is cancelling Premium obtained for a lower price via VPN
YouTube users have seen their Premium subscriptions cancelled, as the platform is combating the practice of purchasing a subscription through a VPN at a lower price than the one in the user’s region. YouTube offers different Premium plans for specific markets, and in some cases the subscription price may vary by several times.
A new version of the Photos app improves viewing, sharing and import
Microsoft is rolling out a new Photos app with several improvements made to the image viewer and media import. The are available with app version 2024.11060.20004.0 to insiders on the Dev and Canary channels.
Windows 11 Build 26100.994 is now available in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft is rolling out a new build of Windows 11 24H2 to the Release Preview channel. The build 26100.994 comes via the KB5039304 update, and brings with it several fixes.
Microsoft is rolling out a new Copilot app for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has converted Copilot into a standalone app pinned to the taskbar. The new app is gradually rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta and Release Preview channels, and to Insiders running Windows 10 on the same channels. The new Copilot is now a web app like ones you can run with Edge and Chrome PWA. This allows moving and resizing it like a regular Windows app.
Windows 11 Build 26241 (Canary) improves File Explorer and taskbar
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26241 to the Canary Channel. The update enables file drag-n-drop to File Explorer's address bar, makes file selection and taskbar button flashing more prominent, and also includes some fixes.
Microsoft has paused the roll-out of Windows 11 Build 26236 in the Canary channel
The Windows Insider team has suspended the roll-out of Windows 11 build 26236 on the Canary channel. This information now appears in the official blog post published on June 12, 2024. The company promises that the Canary channel will again receive updates in the near future.
Microsoft has confirmed several bugs in Windows 11 caused by recent updates
Every month Microsoft issues cumulative updates for supported Windows versions to address vulnerabilities, fix bugs, and add new features. However, sometimes things go wrong. Microsoft has confirmed a number of issues that you may face after installing recent cumulative updates.
A bug makes Windows 10 show “Open with” randomly from inbox apps
Microsoft has warned about a bug that causes Windows 10 apps to display an "Open With" dialog box with the notification "How do you want to open this file?". It appears when you right-click on the app icon in the taskbar and select one of the available direct actions from that menu.
Hidden in Windows 11: Build Expiration in Settings, Jump lists in Start, and Spotlight UI
Windows 11 Build 22635.3785, the latest Beta channel build of version 23H2 released to insiders, comes with a few hidden features. For example, the build expiration date can now be visible in the Settings app, while earlier it was exclusively shown in the winver app. The Jump lists in Start and a new user interface for Desktop Spotlight are two officially announced features. But both are available to a limited number of Insiders, as Microsoft is collecting feedback before making them available to wider audience. Here's how to enable these features in your Windows 11 Build 22635.3785 Beta instance right now.
