Discover New Features in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25926

Introduction​

Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25926 in the Canary Channel, showcasing various new features and fixes to enhance user experiences.

What's New in Build 25926​

New Features from the Dev Channel: The build incorporates enhancements such as improvements for Windows Ink, an enhanced screen casting experience, local file sharing improvements (from the last week's Canary Channel flight), and more.

Changes and Improvements​

- Taskbar & System Tray: Notifications now appear as a bell in the system tray, with the bell colorizing based on the system accent color. Notification counts are no longer displayed.
- Graphics: Options have been added in the Color Filters under Settings > Accessibility for tuning intensity and color boost.

Fixes for Known Issues​

- Resolved an issue impacting devices with mobile broadband connectivity, preventing them from connecting to a wireless network due to APN configuration loss on upgrade with Build 25921.

Snipping Tool Update​

An update to Snipping Tool (version 11.2306.43.0 and higher) introduces new edit buttons for Paint screenshots and Clipchamp screen recordings.

Developers Information​

Developers can access the latest Windows Insider SDK and SDK NuGet packages, offering detailed access to the SDK and better integration in CI/CD pipelines.

About the Canary Channel​

The Canary Channel serves as a preview space for significant platform changes in Windows, providing insights into upcoming features. Builds released in the Canary Channel are fresh, demanding caution due to potential issues. For more details, visit the original post.

Published on​

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:04:55 +0000

Amanda & Brandon, Windows Insider Program Team