Hello Windows enthusiasts! Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1465 and Build 22624.1465 (KB5023775) to the Beta Channel. These builds bring several updates and enhancements that Windows Insiders will find intriguing. Let's dive into the details and see what's new and improved.
## Summary of Builds
- Build 22624.1465: This release features new capabilities that are rolling out.
- Build 22621.1465: New features are off by default in this build.
If you were previously on Build 22623, you'll automatically receive Build 22624. This is achieved through an enablement package that distinguishes the builds by incrementing the build number without adding new features.
Source: Microsoft Windows Insider Blog
### New Features in Build 22624.1465
#### Live Captions in More Languages
Live captions are now available in more languages, including:
- Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Spanish
- Various English dialects
Enable them via
#### Updated Touch Keyboard Settings
The touch keyboard now has a dropdown menu with three options:
1. Never: Suppresses the touch keyboard.
2. When no keyboard attached: Shows the touch keyboard only when no hardware keyboard is present.
3. Always: Shows the touch keyboard even if a hardware keyboard is attached.
These settings can be found under
#### Cloud Suggestions in Simplified Chinese IME
Enhanced cloud suggestions and integrated search suggestions have been added to simplify typing popular words in Simplified Chinese.
#### Multi-App Kiosk Mode
A new feature for IT administrators to lock down devices, allowing specific apps to be used while blocking others. This is useful for devices used in shared environments like frontline work and education.
### Other Notable Changes and Improvements
#### Taskbar & System Tray
A VPN status indicator is now visible in the system tray, overlayed on the network connection icon in your system accent color when connected to a recognized VPN profile.
#### Voice Access
The redesigned in-app help page for voice access now includes all commands and supplementary information.
### Fixes for Both Builds
- DCOM Hardening: Phase three of Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) hardening, as detailed in KB5004442, is implemented.
- Active Directory Issue: Resolves an issue where reusing an existing computer account to join an Active Directory domain fails (KB5020276).
### Known Issues
- Certain languages may not support live captions.
- Users may need to restart live captions when switching languages on ARM64 devices.
- Installation progress for language features may be hidden, causing delays.
- Caption performance issues may occur in non-English languages.
### About the Beta Channel
The Beta Channel is where Microsoft previews features that are closer to being finalized. Features may appear in the Beta Channel first, but not all will make it to the final release.
For more information, visit the Inside Windows 11 website and check out the Windows Insider Program documentation.
Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with these new features on the forum!
Thanks for reading,
Amanda & Brandon
## Summary of Builds
- Build 22624.1465: This release features new capabilities that are rolling out.
- Build 22621.1465: New features are off by default in this build.
If you were previously on Build 22623, you'll automatically receive Build 22624. This is achieved through an enablement package that distinguishes the builds by incrementing the build number without adding new features.
Source: Microsoft Windows Insider Blog
### New Features in Build 22624.1465
#### Live Captions in More Languages
Live captions are now available in more languages, including:
- Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Spanish
- Various English dialects
Enable them via
WIN + Ctrl + L or through Quick Settings. The first-time setup will prompt you to download speech recognition support.#### Updated Touch Keyboard Settings
The touch keyboard now has a dropdown menu with three options:
1. Never: Suppresses the touch keyboard.
2. When no keyboard attached: Shows the touch keyboard only when no hardware keyboard is present.
3. Always: Shows the touch keyboard even if a hardware keyboard is attached.
These settings can be found under
Settings > Time & Language > Typing > Touch keyboard.#### Cloud Suggestions in Simplified Chinese IME
Enhanced cloud suggestions and integrated search suggestions have been added to simplify typing popular words in Simplified Chinese.
#### Multi-App Kiosk Mode
A new feature for IT administrators to lock down devices, allowing specific apps to be used while blocking others. This is useful for devices used in shared environments like frontline work and education.
### Other Notable Changes and Improvements
#### Taskbar & System Tray
A VPN status indicator is now visible in the system tray, overlayed on the network connection icon in your system accent color when connected to a recognized VPN profile.
#### Voice Access
The redesigned in-app help page for voice access now includes all commands and supplementary information.
### Fixes for Both Builds
- DCOM Hardening: Phase three of Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) hardening, as detailed in KB5004442, is implemented.
- Active Directory Issue: Resolves an issue where reusing an existing computer account to join an Active Directory domain fails (KB5020276).
### Known Issues
- Certain languages may not support live captions.
- Users may need to restart live captions when switching languages on ARM64 devices.
- Installation progress for language features may be hidden, causing delays.
- Caption performance issues may occur in non-English languages.
### About the Beta Channel
The Beta Channel is where Microsoft previews features that are closer to being finalized. Features may appear in the Beta Channel first, but not all will make it to the final release.
For more information, visit the Inside Windows 11 website and check out the Windows Insider Program documentation.
Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with these new features on the forum!
Thanks for reading,
Amanda & Brandon
