Introduction
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2191 and Build 22631.2191 (KB5029336) have been launched for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. These builds bring a range of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.Features in Build 22631.2191
- HDR Background Support: Users can now set JXR files as desktop backgrounds, which render in full HDR if on an HDR-capable display.
- Narrator Natural Voices: New natural voices in French, Portuguese, English (India), German, and Korean, offering enhanced browsing and reading experiences.
Features in Build 22621.2191
- New Features: Rolling out new features, which are off by default within this build.
- Automatic Transition: Insiders previously on Build 22624 will be moved to Build 22631 with new features enabled via an enablement package.
Improvements in Build 22631.2191
- Windows 365: Public preview of Windows 365 Switch, allowing seamless transitions between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and local desktop.
- Taskbar & System Tray: Temporarily removed never combined mode settings under Taskbar settings for future feature enablement.
- File Explorer Enhancements: Added "Share" to the context menu, included more fields in the Details pane, and other fixes for improved usability.
Fixes in Build 22631.2191
- File Explorer Fixes: Addressed various issues causing File Explorer crashes, memory leaks, and display inconsistencies.
- Dynamic Lighting: Resolved an issue where devices might display as empty squares in Personalization settings.
Known Issues
Multiple ongoing fixes are in progress across different areas, including Explorer.exe crashes on the login screen, transparent context menu backgrounds in File Explorer, and more.About the Beta Channel
The Beta Channel previews experiences closer to final customer releases, with features tested in parallel with the Dev Channel for upcoming Windows versions.For more details, visit the original post.
Published on: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:05:11 +0000
Windows Insider Program Team
