Introducing Update Stack Packages We are beginning to test a new process for delivering new update improvements to our customers outside of major OS updates with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel starting with Build 22478. Through the Update Stack Package, we can deliver improvements to the update experience prior to the PC taking a monthly or Feature Update. The Update Stack Package will help ensure that your PC has the highest likelihood of successfully installing new updates with the best and least disruptive experience available. Currently, the Update Stack Package is limited to a v ..read more

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22478 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR To celebrate the 7-year anniversary of the Windows Insider Program, we’re releasing special desktop backgrounds designed by the Microsoft Design Team. The much-anticipated new Fluent emoji are now included in this build! We have begun testing Update Stack Packages that deliver update improvements outside of major OS updates such as new builds. Build Expiration Reminder: We have updated the build expiration for Dev Channel builds to be 9/15/2022. Previous Dev Channel b ..read more

Start Adds “Sign-in options” under the power-menu. The “Windows Ease of Access” folder is now named “Accessibility”. Taskbar Support for Shift + Click on apps to open a new instance of the app. Search Improved icon rendering in the hover fly-out. Action Center Right clicking the Bluetooth quick action and clicking “Go to Settings” will now open “Bluetooth & Devices” instead of “Bluetooth & Devices > Bluetooth”. The “Manage audio devices”-button now shows a speaker-icon next to the arrow to better indicate its purpose. Notification Center Notifications now use an acrylic ba ..read more

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Please see the new section at the end of this blog post outlining the type of builds and experiences you will see in the Dev Channel. It will be a little while before major new features show up. However, this build includes a good set of improvements and bug fixes. Speaking of fixes… The issue impacting the Taskbar where icons appeared misaligned and/or cut off is FIXED in this build! Insider PCs that are Mobile Device Managed (MDM) will not receive this build. There is an issue in ..read more

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22458 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR [REMINDER] Build numbers are higher in the Dev Channel than the Windows 11 preview builds in the Beta Channel because we’ve moved the Dev Channel back to receiving builds from our active development branch (RS_PRERELEASE). This means the builds released to the Dev Channel no longer match the Windows 11 experience that will be released to customers on October 5th. The desktop watermark you see at the lower right corner of your desktop is normal for these pre-release builds. As mentio ..read more

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.194 to the Beta Channel and commercial PCs in the Release Preview Channel. App updates We are beginning to rollout updates for several apps that come included as part of Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. Today’s rollout includes the following app updates: Snipping Tool, Calculator, and Clock with Focus Sessions! Check for updates in the Store and try these apps out and let us know what you think! Another first look from the team…#FocusSessions on #Windows11 coming soon. This has been a game ..read more

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out the redesigned Photos app for Windows 11 to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Pumped to share another #Windows11 first look with you – the beautifully redesigned #PhotosApp is coming soon to #WindowsInsiders pic.twitter.com/hraNJAo9iF — Panos Panay (@panos_panay) September 7, 2021 Our goal with the redesigned Photos app was to make it faster, easier, and more enjoyable for you to re-live and edit your photos on Windows 11! The redesigned Photos app includes the following changes and improvements for you to try out: Beautiful n ..read more

Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. A new Windows experience, Windows 11 is designed to bring you closer to what you love. As the PC continues to play a more central role in our lives than ever before — Windows 11 is ready to empower your productivity and inspire your creativity. Here are 11 highlights of this release The new design and sounds are mode ..read more

Changes and Improvements We’re introducing a new entertainment widget! The entertainment widget allows you to see new and featured movie titles available in the Microsoft Store. Selecting a movie will direct you to the Microsoft Store to see more information about that title. Just open widgets and click or tap on the “Add widgets” button and choose the entertainment widget. The new entertainment widget gives you quick access to featured moved titles in the Microsoft Store. The new context menus and other right-click menus have been updated to use acrylic material. The new Windows 11 contex ..read more

Hello Windows Insiders, We are so excited to have so many of you running the first preview of Windows 11 and we’re busy looking at all your feedback that’s coming in. Today we are releasing an update (Build 22000.65) to everyone in the Dev Channel with a good set of improvements and fixes that will make your Windows 11 experience even better! Changes and Improvements Start now has a search box to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. Taskbar will now show across multiple monitors which can be enabled via Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. We have updated several system aler ..read more