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Microsoft today released a new Canary channel build to insiders. Windows 11 Build 27723  adds the ability to share local files from the Search pane, improves fonts, Voice Access, and more.

Starting with Windows 11 Build 26120.1912 (Dev), Microsoft has added support for 6 GHz Wi-Fi to the mobile hotpost feature of Windows 11. It provides your connected devices with much better data transfer rate and more reliable network coverage.

Microsoft has terminated support for both Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 21H2. Yesterday's Patch Tuesday was the last hour for them. 21H2 was already discontinued for regular users, but was supported for enterprise customers. Now, 21H2 is not supported for anyone. 22H2 will remain on servicing for Enterprise customers for one extra year. Consumers will no longer receive updates.

Microsoft has rolled out monthly cumulative updates, known as Patch Tuesday, for all supported Windows versions. These updates usually fix known issues and addressing vulnerabilities. However, some of the features from Insider builds may appear after installing these updates, if the company finds them ready for daily use.

Like almost every new release, Windows 11 24H2 dropped a number of features. So with every Windows 11 release the removal list grows. For Windows 11 24H2, the most notable loss are WordPad, Steps Recorder and WMIC.

Microsoft has revealed the upcoming open beta testing of the Recall feature for Windows 11. In October of this year, owners of Copilot+ PC devices with Qualcomm ARM processors will be able to try out the new feature. In November, access to the feature will be expanded to systems equipped with the latest Intel and AMD chips.

Windows 11 Build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) is now coming to Dev channel insiders. Similarly to the Beta channel, some of the new features are coming only to users with the "Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available" setting enabled. Specially, this build improves Unicode fonts, updates the Windows Sandbox Preview client, allows changing what the Copilot key does, and includes several fixes.

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4300 (KB5044386) to the Beta Channel. The update includes several changes that gradually come to Insiders with and without the "Get the latest updates as they are available" in Settings > Windows Update. Here are the details.

On October 1, 2024, Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as "2024 Update", to everyone. It is the most AI-focused update for the OS to date, as it brings with it several AI feature previously not seen in any of the Windows versions. It is a huge major release, and not an enablement package like several releases prior to it. Installing 24H2 will cause your device to perform the full build upgrade.

Microsoft is bringing AI capabilities to significantly improve Windows Search on its new Copilot Plus PCs. Windows 11's search will now be powered by AI and offers a brand new Click to Do feature. It will also allow users to find images, emails, documents, and videos more easily. These AI features are scheduled to roll out in November.