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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3790 (KB5039307) to the Beta Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will updates based on Windows 11, version 23H2 via an enablement package (Build 22635.xxxx). For Insiders in the Beta Channel who want to be the first to get features gradually rolled out to you, you can turn ON the toggle (shown in the image below) to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update. Over time, we will increase the rollouts of features to everyone with the toggle turned on. Should you keep this toggle off, new features will gradually be rolled out to your device over time once they are ready. Turn on the toggle to get the...

Hello Windows Insiders, We are gradually rolling out a new feature, which allows you to use your mobile device directly from the Start menu on your Windows 11 PCs, to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. With this feature, you can stay connected and effortlessly access your mobile device's functionalities right from the Start menu. Key features include: Effortless Connectivity: View your phone's battery status and connectivity right from the Start menu on your Windows 11 PC. Unified Communication: Access your phone messages, calls, and photos directly from Start, ensuring you never miss an important update or moment. Continuity of Experience: Pick up where you left off with the latest activities from your phone, all seamlessly...

Hello Windows Insiders, As part of our ongoing effort to improve your experience with the Microsoft Photos app on Windows 11, we have some exciting updates to share. We listened to your feedback and made some changes to the Viewer and Media Import features that we think you will love. We’re beginning to roll this update out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. Here are some of the highlights of what's new and improved. Viewer & Import Enhancements In this update, the Photos Viewer has been upgraded with a variety of new enhancements that will make your photo viewing more enjoyable and convenient. Easy Access to Key Photos Actions: Important actions such as "Start slideshow" and "Share" are now right on the main viewing...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.994 (KB5039304) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). This update includes the following features and improvements: This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). It fails to verify the policies of some apps. This update addresses an issue that affects WDAC. It reports a certain class of its policies as not active or not authorized. This update addresses an issue that might cause DWM.exe to stop responding. This update brings Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for certain mobile operators. This update addresses an issue that affects Unified Write...

Welcome to the latest release of Dev Home, where we’ve been working to deliver your top asks. Dev Home is available by default and is open source on GitHub. Let’s dive into what‘s new! Machine configuration improvements The machine configuration tool is intended to help you get your developer machine set up in a snap. We’ve made some improvements to it with additional WinGet DSC integration. You can now generate a configuration file after going through the setup flow and Dev Home will also detect a configuration file in a repo after cloning. We’ve also added a new summary and details view when running configuration files. Quickstart Playground Quickstart Playground is a new experimental feature within machine configuration that allows...