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We've shipped an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2304.40000.5.0) will add package verification, improved reliability and AppLink support. What’s New Package verification for apps on WSA: Android apps are scanned using anti-virus software installed on Windows prior to app installation. Ability for users to configure how much memory to assign to Android Android apps will be launched when a user opens the supported app link from any app (Android AppLink support) Linux kernel updated to 5.15.94 WSA reliability and performance improvements Giving feedback If you are having issues with Windows Subsystem for Android™ – please file feedback via Feedback Hub under Apps >...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2001 (KB5026436) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: This update addresses an issue that affects searchindexer.exe. It stops working after you sign out. This issue occurs after you upgrade your machine to Windows 11 Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and sign in to that machine. This update addresses an issue that affects Narrator. It does not announce text attributes correctly for words, such as "misspelled", "deletion change," and "comment". This update addresses an issue that affects Server Message Block (SMB). You cannot access the SMB shared folder. The errors are, “Not enough...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.3030 (KB5026435) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: New! This update brings back an improved search box experience on the Windows 10 taskbar. If you have a top, bottom, regular, or small icons taskbar, you will see the search box appear. You can use it to easily access apps, files, settings, and more from Windows and the web. You will also have access to the latest search updates, such as search highlights. If you want to restore your previous search experience, you can do that easily. To do that, use the taskbar context menu or respond to a dialog that appears...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1776 (KB5026446) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. We're planning to gradually rollout the following new features and enhancements for devices that install Build 22621.1776: If you want to get them as soon as possible, open Settings > Windows Update and turn on the toggle Get the latest updates as soon as they're available and check for updates. Note: The toggle won't be enabled for managed devices (those that are managed by Windows Update for Business or WSUS). New! This update adds live captions for the following languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) French (France, Canada) German Italian Japanese Portuguese...

Introduced last month and launching May 11, the ROG Ally is a portable Windows 11 gaming device that’s getting a lot of buzz. Xbox’s Jeff Rubenstein took it for a spin and re-discovered “that childlike wonder” of playing games anywhere. In a post on Xbox Wire, Rubenstein focuses on Game Pass and how the Ally differentiates itself from other handheld gaming devices: by running the full version of Windows 11. “As soon as I signed in, the ROG Ally seamlessly detected that I’m a Game Pass Ultimate member, and even automatically connected to my home Wi-Fi – it’s the little things! Of course, it’s the big things too, like access to all the games I’ve previously purchased from the Windows Store, seamlessly syncing my progress thanks to Xbox...