Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Build 23619 to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. The key changes in this are the instant access to new photos and screenshots on the linked smartphone, upcoming Teams meeting shown in the Start menu, and improved File Explorer performance.
Google Play users noticed a game removed from their downloads
Several Android users have observed that either Google or the developer has removed the Wayward Souls game from their list of downloads. Previously, the game had disappeared from the Google Play Store.
Windows Copilot auto-start is now being tested with 27-inch screens
The new Copilot autorun feature in Windows 11 is currently undergoing limited testing on systems with 27-inch displays. To use this feature, users must be registered in the Windows Insider program and have installed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615.
AdBlock/Adblock plus make YouTube consume a lot more CPU
Watching YouTube with AdBlock results in a 17% increase in CPU usage. The issue even affects YouTube Premium users, whose ad-free subscription normally doesn't display ads. However, their CPU usage still increases on average by 15-17%.
Microsoft has announced Copilot Pro subscription for $20/mo
Microsoft opens Copilot Pro subscription for $20 to add its support to Office. The company first launched AI-powered Office features for business in November. Now it becomes part of a $20-per-month Copilot Pro subscription. For that money, users will get access to AI options in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as priority access to the latest OpenAI models and the ability to create their own Copilot GPT.
Microsoft: The Copilot key is not required for Windows 11 device certification
Microsoft has confirmed that device manufacturers do not need to replace one of the Win buttons on keyboards with a button to launch the Copilot AI assistant in order to be officially certified for Windows 11. The location of the Copilot key may vary by manufacturer, but it is typically found to the right of the space bar opposite the Win key.
Windows 11’s Weather widget is coming to Windows 10 Lock Screen
Microsoft has backported the improved Weather widget on the Lock screen from Windows 11 to Windows 10. The latest Release Preview update for Windows 10, Build 19045.3992, KB5034203, includes an announcement for this addition in its changelog.
KB5034441 for Windows 10 comes with too huge WinRE, fails to install with 0x80070643
On January 9, 2024, Microsoft released the KB5034441 security update for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2. It comes in addition to Patch Tuesday's KB5034122, and addresses the BitLocker encryption bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-20666). Sadly, this security patch gives headache to numerous users worldwide. The installation process terminates with the error code 0x80070643.
Google removes 17 features from its Assistant to make it better on Android
Google intends to drop a number of features from the Google Assistant app. The company claims those aren't frequently used. The list of options to kill incorporates the sending voice messages ability, as well as controlling the stopwatch on smart speakers.
Windows 11 Builds 22621.3078/22631.3078 (RP) expands handwriting over text boxes to more regions
The Release Preview insider channel is now receiving Windows 11 Builds 22621.3078 and 22631.3078. The updates is expanding the ability to use digital handwriting in edit boxes for Windows Ink in several new languages and locales. It is also adding a feature for backing up and transferring eye control system settings, resolving issues with 7-Zip files appearing as empty in File Explorer, fixing a deadlock issue that prevents search from working on the Start menu, addressing issues with Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), and much more.
