Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build 26120.751 (KB5037874) to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. Insiders on the Dev channel will now receive updates for Windows 11 version 24H2 as an enablement package (build 26120.xxxx) that activates new stuff.
ℹ️ The Dev channel now receives updates from the based on Windows 11, version 24H2 via an enablement package (Build 26120.xxxx). Some of the features will become available gradually. Similarly to the Beta channel, you can enable the Get the latest updates as soon as they're available option in Settings > Windows Update to get them faster. The rest will get those features a bit later.
Changes for Insiders with the option enabled
This update includes a small number of improvements and fixes designed to improve the overall operating system experience.
Changes for everyone
Copilot for Windows
Microsoft continues to work on turning Copilot for Windows into a native application pinned to the taskbar. With this change, users will be able to resize the window, move it around the screen, and snap it to the edges of the screen. These are the features that users requested during the testing phase of Copilot for Windows. Also, the transition to this model allows Microsoft to more flexibly develop and optimize the user interface based on the feedback it receives.
As Copilot for Windows becomes a regular pinned app on the taskbar, Microsoft has ditched the keyboard shortcut . Dedicated Copilot key on new devices continue to open Copilot for Windows. On devices without this key, you can use the system keyboard shortcut Win + <number>, where number is the Copilot instance in the taskbar, e.g. Win + 2.
Settings
Microsoft is introducing a new Linked Devices page that lets you manage PCs and Xbox consoles that you're signed into with your Microsoft account. The page is located in the “Settings” -> “Accounts” section. The page will only be displayed in the Home and Pro editions if you are signed in to your Microsoft account.
Fixes
Widgets
Fixed an issue where the keyboard shortcut Win + W
would not work correctly and would not open the Widgets panel.
Other
- Updated Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles for some mobile operators.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the system from completing the installation of updates. This occurred when the device needed to be rebooted more than once.
- Fixed an issue where the installed Enablement KB (EKB) could prevent new Windows updates from being installed.
Suggested Replies in Phone Link for Android
Microsoft has announced the addition of Suggested Replies to the Phone Communications app, a cloud-based smart suggestions feature designed to make messaging more convenient and productive. The feature is gradually becoming available to Windows 11 Insiders on the Release Preview, Beta, Dev and Canary channels. The required application version is 1.24051.98 and later.
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