Introduction
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23521 for the Dev Channel with a host of new features and improvements to enhance the user experience.New Features and Improvements
Windows 365 Switch: Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels can participate in the public preview of Windows 365 Switch, allowing seamless transitions between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and the local desktop.Windows Copilot: For Dev Channel users managed by AAD, Windows Copilot is now enabled without the need to enable it via Group Policy Editor.
Taskbar & System Tray: Settings have been updated to make enabling never combined mode on the taskbar simpler, with a separate setting for turning it on for other taskbars.
Dynamic Lighting: Users can now sync their Windows accent color with devices around them and choose a custom color for their devices.
Task Manager: The Task Manager settings page has been updated to align with Windows 11 design principles for a cleaner user interface.
Additional Changes and Fixes
File Explorer: Numerous issues in File Explorer have been resolved, such as extracting archived folders and handling new archive formats.Search on the Taskbar: Windows Search results now use the Microsoft Bing Search app with options to enable web content and search results.
Settings: The end task feature under System no longer requires Developer Mode to be enabled first, and a new “Development” setting has been added under Personalization.
Known Issues
Various ongoing fixes and investigations are in progress, including taskbar loading issues and localization concerns with strings.Widgets Update and Snipping Tool Enhancement
Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels can now pin the widgets board open in an update, allowing for easier access to widgets. Snipping Tool has been updated to version 11.2306.43.0 and higher, featuring new buttons to edit in Paint for screenshots and edit in Clipchamp for screen recordings.Developer Information
Developers can download the latest Windows Insider SDK and related NuGet packages for granular access to the SDK.About the Dev Channel
The Dev Channel now receives 23000 series builds, representing long-lead work and unique features that may or may not be released to general customers. The channel remains a space for experimental and innovative features.For more details, visit the original post.
Amanda & Brandon, Windows Insider Program Team