Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27749 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update contains various enhancements, such as a new shortcut for copying spoken words to the clipboard, auto-reading letter contents in the new Outlook app, and updates for File Explorer, Taskbar & System Tray, and Input.

The narrator has been updated to address performance concerns such as slowing down after 15 minutes of continuous use with a single application, adding an additional "contains style" announcement when focusing on text with styling features, and not using Windows' 200% text scaling default. The Task Manager has been updated to display a 0 count for apps and processes, and audio issues are resolved. Other enhancements include a fix for a Git flaw that prevented Insiders from using Arm PCs, a bug check for KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION, and DirectAccess concerns.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2213 (KB5045885) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update encompasses modifications to the IME toolbar, adjustments to the Gamepad keyboard layout, and resolutions for several issues.

The Start menu has been updated, addressing the unexpected spacing between app items and enhancing the functionality to pin or unpin apps. The File Explorer has been resolved, and RAW images captured in portrait mode have been corrected. The taskbar has been enhanced to show a search box when the search setting is configured to "Search box". The functionality of the X button for closing an app window from the taskbar has been restored, and the issues related to the Dev Drive have been addressed.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4440 (KB5045889) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The update brings enhanced Windows Hello visual communication, an improved user experience for passkeys within Windows Hello credentials, and a new feature for administrator protection.

The update encompasses various enhancements and resolutions, including the temporary deactivation of the Gamepad keyboard layout for on-screen keyboards and the rectification of a problem that led to touch keyboard crashes and the IME candidate window not displaying for certain Insiders in the previous flight.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2200 (KB5044376) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update includes Windows Studio Effects, an AI-powered camera, and audio enhancement for devices equipped with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). When running any program with a Studio Effects-enabled camera, it now appears in the system tray; nevertheless, when no suitable devices are linked, the Dynamic Lighting settings page displays a placeholder message and the Brightness and Effects buttons are disabled.

The update also includes forward, backward, outward, and inward direction options for the wave effect, as well as forward direction for the gradient effect. Other upgrades include improvements to the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file, HTA optional components, live kernel debug files, user interface, Winlogon, sfc /scannow command, and Windows Disk Cleanup software.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2130 (KB5044400) for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update features multiple enhancements, such as a newly designed Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard, a shortcut for copying the last spoken text from Narrator to the clipboard, automatic reading of email contents in the new Outlook app, and support for UTF-8 encoded Wi-Fi SSIDs.

The update also resolves performance concerns, including the Narrator experiencing a slowdown after 15 minutes of continuous use with a single application. Additionally, it introduces an extra announcement stating "contains style" when focusing on text with styling attributes across applications such as Microsoft Edge, Teams, and Outlook. Furthermore, the issues with live captions have been resolved, and the mica effect has been corrected when utilizing a slideshow for the desktop background.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4371 (KB504498) is now available for Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update includes improvements to snap layouts, Narrator, File Explorer, and the Snipping Tool. Snap layouts now suggest more apps for snapping, and Narrator now auto-reads mail contents in the new Outlook app. Performance issues have been addressed, and Narrator now displays a "contains style" announcement when focusing on text with styling attributes across applications.

The Snipping Tool now offers a new "Copy as table" feature, allowing users to copy structured table data into emails, documents, or spreadsheets. The feature works best when the screenshot only includes one table. Users can report any performance delays using Feedback Hub.

Windows 11 Build 22631.4387 (KB5044380) has been released to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 23H2 (Build 22631). The update is divided into two sections: incremental rollout and normal rollout, which contain new features and enhancements.

The gradual implementation encompasses the capacity to disable notifications from specific applications, the ability to access content on a mobile device from the Start menu on a PC, and a new Gamepad keyboard layout. The standard rollout includes the capability to configure the Copilot key on the keyboard, which activates the Copilot app on new devices and the M365 app on Microsoft Entra ID. Battery use issues, Microsoft Teams issues, vmswitch issues, collector sets issues, product activation phone numbers, Multi-Function Printer (MFP) issues, Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) issues, Windows Hello for Business issues, Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist files, WebView2 apps issues, and Bluetooth issues are also addressed in the update.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27723 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The build's expiration date has been set at September 15, 2025. Users can now use the taskbar search tool to immediately share local files. Voice access has been enhanced, allowing users to dictate characters more quickly and employ dictation commands for selection, deletion, and text navigation. A new simplified Chinese typeface (Simsun-ExtG) has been released, which supports Unicode Extensions G, H, and I. The remove virtual hard disk button has been temporarily disabled, but will be activated again in a future flight.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) is now available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. It includes a new simplified Chinese typeface (Simsun-ExtG) with 9,753 ideographs that support Unicode Extensions G, H, and I.

The update now contains the desired Biangbiang noodles character, U+30EDD. The Windows Sandbox Client Preview, which started with Build 26120.1843, is now available to all Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update also resolves a problem for some Insiders with dual boot devices in which the boot menu did not display correctly. The Copilot key can now be set to launch an MSIX-packaged and signed app, which ensures security and privacy.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4300 (KB5044386) is now available to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The build includes updates to the Start menu, fonts, security, and fixes. The new simplified Chinese typeface (Simsun-ExtG) supports Unicode Extensions G, H, and I, as well as the requested Biangbiang noodles character (U+30EDD). Windows Search executes IFilters in Less Privileged App Containers (LPAC), which restricts access to sensitive system components and data.

The update also addresses a high-impact explorer.exe catastrophe and a problem with the navigation pane elements. Unexpected spacing between items in the Start menu, all apps list, and crashes with live captions are among the known issues. Additionally, a Clock app update is ready for Windows Insiders, which includes countdown and timer widgets. Feedback can be submitted using the Feedback Hub.

Windows 11 Build 26100.1876 is currently available to Insiders via the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The update contains new features and enhancements divided into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout.

The slow deployment includes the "Sign out" option in the account manager, the ability to share local files immediately from the taskbar, and a Delivery Optimization Settings page that matches the Windows 11 look. The standard distribution includes attributions to Rust OSS components' credits.txt files, an updated input method editor, and the ability to detect input from Xbox 360 and Bluetooth controllers in WebView2 apps.

Both Windows 11 builds 22621.4247 and 22631.4247 (KB5043145) have been made available to Insiders via the Release Preview Channel. The update contains new features and enhancements divided into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout.

The slow deployment includes the "Sign out" option in the account manager, the ability to share local files immediately from search results, and a Delivery Optimization Settings page that matches the Windows 11 look. The standard deployment addresses issues with IE mode, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), COSA profiles, Outlook and other encrypted email apps, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1340 to Windows insiders in the dev channel.