Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27788 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The preview introduces Windows MIDI Services, a complete rewrite of MIDI on Windows, focusing on a great musician experience and a strong foundation for future expansion and enhancement. MIDI is the standard used to synchronize synthesizers and drum machines in modern electronic music, and Windows MIDI Services is a new MIDI stack that handles both MIDI 2.0 and MIDI 1.0 implementations. It works on 64-bit operating systems on all supported processors, including Arm64.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4870 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. Lock screen widgets are now supported, and a new group policy named "Disable Widgets On Lock Screen" enables IT administrators to disable lock screen widgets while maintaining the functionality of widgets in other areas on the managed PCs. This policy is currently applicable solely within EEA regions, with plans for future expansion to additional regions. File Explorer now displays people icons for Windows Insiders who are signed in with a work or school account. When hovered over or clicked, a people icon reveals the Live Persona Card for that individual from Microsoft 365. Gradual rollouts are underway for fixes related to the Start menu, File Explorer, and USB cameras. Feedback may be submitted in the Feedback Hub under Desktop Environment > Lock screen.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3073 (KB5050090) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update introduces improved Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs, allowing users to find photos saved in the cloud by describing their content in the search box at the top right corner of File Explorer. This feature will work when searching within File Explorer directly and from the Windows search box on the taskbar in a future flight.

The update also includes other changes and improvements available to Windows Insiders across all Windows 11 PCs, in addition to the exclusive features on Copilot+ PCs. These changes are documented below in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update) and new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27783 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. This update brings Shared Content to File Explorer Home, enabling users to efficiently access files that have been shared with them, including those from email and Teams chat. Users can also access a wider range of file types in their Recent, Favorites, and Shared sections on the homepage. Feedback may be submitted in the Feedback Hub located under Files Folders and Online Storage > File Explorer. The update encompasses resolutions for problems related to taskbar preview windows, input difficulties, window freezing, graphics crashes, remote desktop failures, and memory leaks in explorer.exe.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3000 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build presents enhancements, featuring refined battery iconography, an updated Gamepad keyboard layout for the touch keyboard, and additional functionalities in Narrator scan mode. The icons represent the battery status of the PC, with green signifying charging and green denoting energy saving mode. The option to enable the display of battery percentage in Settings is emphasized within a red box.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4805 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update brings improvements to Snap, such as inline messaging for unintentional app dragging and Snap Flyout when hovering over the Minimize or Maximize button.

The new Gamepad keyboard layout for the touch keyboard enables Xbox controller navigation and typing via button accelerators and vertically aligned keyboard keys. Narrator scan mode now includes additional features such as Jump to list item and Beginning and End of element, which make it easier to traverse long emails, news articles, and wiki pages. Furthermore, Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members will receive a new card for promoting a PC Game Pass subscription to a friend for free.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3025 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 24H2. The update encompasses new features and enhancements, categorized into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout.

The gradual rollout encompasses enhancements to the taskbar, Windows Studio Effects, and Fonts. The enhancements to taskbar previews and animations are notable, and an icon is displayed in the system tray when utilizing an application that is compatible with Windows Studio Effects. The standard rollout encompasses resolutions for problems related to domains, mouse cursors, the Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME), snipping tool screenshots, Task Manager, Microsoft Excel 2016, and watchdog timeout errors.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4800 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update introduces the ability for web developers to create dynamic and interactive widgets using existing web content. It temporarily disables the default opening of File Explorer in a new tab when launching it from outside of File Explorer.

The update also improves support for web search providers in Windows Search for the EEA, including clearer provider attribution in tabs. The update also introduces "top cards" under Settings > System > About, providing an easy way to view a PC's key specifications. The Settings homepage is being gradually rolled out for commercial customers on PCs managed by an IT administrator.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.4825 to Windows Insiders in the release preview Ccannel on Windows 11 23H2. The update includes several features and improvements, including a new taskbar, improved Windows Studio Effects, work across devices, and a simplified Chinese font called Simsun-ExtG. Users can now access Microsoft OneDrive files from iOS or Android phones using the same Microsoft account.

Fonts have been updated with 9,753 ideographs that support Unicode Extensions G, H, and I. Shared items can now be viewed using a Microsoft account or a Microsoft Entra ID account. The "New Folder" command appears when right-clicking items in the left pane. Windows Share allows users to share directly to apps that support sharing in Windows. A new keyboard shortcut, CTRL + ALT + Minus sign, has been added to switch between zoom and 1X zoom. Snipping Tool screenshots may be distorted when using two or more monitors with different display scaling.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27774 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update encompasses various enhancements and corrections aimed at refining the overall experience for Insiders utilizing this build on their PCs. The update introduces a confirmation dialog for formatting or deleting partitions, and Administrator protection can be activated through Windows Security settings in the Account Protection tab.

With Administrator protection enabled, the prompt requesting user authorization for elevating untrusted and unsigned applications now features enhanced color-coded regions. Additional improvements encompass adjustments to accent-colored window borders, enhancements to shadows surrounding windows, and refinements in window launching animations. There are identified issues, including the loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for Copilot+ PCs, SFC/scannow errors, as well as challenges with File Explorer and Remote Desktop.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27768 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The new release introduces a range of enhancements and fixes aimed at optimizing the overall experience for Insiders utilizing this build on their PCs. The update introduces a New Folder option in the context menu accessible via right-clicking locations in the navigation pane, as well as the capability for standard (non-admin) users to change time zones.

Additional improvements encompass resolving concerns related to file Explorer, input functionality, graphics performance, and system bug checks. It is essential to note that transitioning to the Canary Channel on a new Copilot+ PC from the Dev Channel, Release Preview Channel, or retail will lead to the loss of the Windows Hello PIN and biometric sign-in options for the PC. The team is currently addressing issues related to accent-colored window borders, shadows surrounding windows, and the animations associated with window launching.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27766 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update resolves issues that have led to an increase in rollbacks and frequent crashes of explorer.exe for certain Insiders in the Canary channel. This also resolves an issue that results in the loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometric data for new Copilot+ PCs. The update resolves an issue where accent-colored window borders were not displayed when enabled, shadows around windows were not visible when enabled, and window launching animations were shown even when the setting to disable animations was activated.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4660 (KB5048808) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The update features enhancements to File Explorer, incorporating labels for previously unlabeled actions and buttons for modifying zoom settings. Furthermore, the recommended actions for copying phone numbers or future dates are no longer supported, and efforts are underway to address certain issues affecting the performance and reliability of File Explorer.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2702 (KB5048761) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update presents a range of new features, such as enhanced camera options, advancements in passwordless technology, and the launch of Microsoft Edge Game Assist.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4655 (KB5048753) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel.

Enhancements consist of refined filtering for suggested websites, an enhanced spotlight feature on the lock screen, and modifications to the interaction model of the Desktop Spotlight icon. The Windows Share feature now provides a visual preview of links or web content when utilised through the Windows share window. Resolved issues with window previews in the taskbar were also addressed. Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview) is now accessible for Windows Insiders, providing a comprehensive gaming-focused browsing experience with the ability to access browser data from both PC and mobile devices. Game Assist is knowledgeable about games and provides tips and guides for gameplay, sharing browser data with Edge on PC.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27764 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update includes several improvements, including the introduction of jump lists for apps pinned to the Start menu, disabled Brightness and Effects controls, and new functionalities in Narrator scan mode.

The IME toolbar is now hidden when apps are in full screen mode for those with the IME toolbar enabled and typing in Chinese or Japanese. Speech-to-text and text-to-speech experiences have been improved, with users of Narrator, voice access, live captions, live translations, and voice typing receiving a message requesting manual language file updates. The update also addresses bugchecks in File Explorer, taskbar & system tray, input, task manager, display, and Excel.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27758 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel.

A new advanced camera options page has been introduced, enabling users to configure their camera settings effectively. The available options consist of a multi-app camera, enabling simultaneous access to the camera stream by multiple applications, and a basic camera, which provides fundamental camera functionality to enhance debugging efforts. A third option for selecting a media type will be introduced in a future build, with the default setting configured to "Let Windows Choose". The build incorporates resolutions for various issues related to File Explorer, Taskbar, Input, Desktop, Task Manager, Narrator, Audio, Settings, and additional components. 

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 (KB5046733) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The update encompasses modifications to the system tray, File Explorer, and input functionalities.

The simplified system tray featuring a condensed date/time format is currently disabled to resolve existing issues. File Explorer folders will now open in a new tab when initiated from outside of File Explorer, and the setting for "Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in" will be enabled by default. Users can now snooze or disable the "Start backup" reminder in the File Explorer address bar, thanks to a new feature. The update addresses issues related to Bluetooth LE Audio, Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printers, motherboard replacements, and Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles for specific mobile operators.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27758 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update addresses several issues, such as the search box functionality in File Explorer, taskbar stability, and the mouse cursor disappearing when hovering over text fields in specific applications. The desktop background may not display accurately across multiple monitors, and Task Manager may not align properly with the adjusted window size. 

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4515 (KB5046756) to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The new release feature enables users to seamlessly continue their work on OneDrive files from their mobile device to their Windows 11 PC with just one click. This feature is available exclusively when signing into OneDrive using a Microsoft account. It supports various file types, including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, OneNote notebooks/pages, and PDFs.

Additional enhancements encompass the capability to right-click and share local files within the Recommended section of the Start menu, a newly introduced keyboard shortcut for Magnifier, and resolutions for various issues in File Explorer, including overlapping address bars, overlapping content, and inconsistent thumbnail displays in search results.