The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, 25967, has been introduced to the Canary Channel, bringing several enhancements and features for users to test. Here's a rundown of the key updates included in this build:
- New Settings Homepage: Users will now experience a revamped Settings homepage, offering a personalized overview of their device, quick access to essential settings, and Microsoft account management. Interactive cards provide detailed device and account settings, optimized for quick access and efficiency.
- Cortana App Removal: Following this build update, the Cortana app will be removed, as support for Cortana services has ended. Users can find more information about this change on the linked page.
- New Home Cards in Settings: The introduction of various cards in the Settings homepage offers customization options, account security enhancements, cloud storage overview, and more.
- Quick Settings Layout: Some Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel will experience a scrollable view of quick settings to evaluate different layout options. The new design allows for rearranging quick actions within a scrollable list.
- Improvements and Fixes: This build addresses issues related to explorer.exe crashes, delays during sign-in with a connected tablet pen, and syncing problems with iCloud Calendar and Contacts in Outlook.
- Known Issues: Users may encounter issues with the Start menu or Settings functionality when rolling back to the previous build (25951). Also, the print queue may be inaccessible for some users.
Microsoft Store Update: Users in the Canary and Dev Channels running the latest version of the Microsoft Store will notice enhanced visual changes to Windows license pages for better consistency with the Windows 11 design.
This Windows 11 build offers a blend of new features, enhancements, and optimizations, aimed at refining the overall user experience.
Published Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:04:01 +0000
Source: Windows Insider Blog
- New Settings Homepage: Users will now experience a revamped Settings homepage, offering a personalized overview of their device, quick access to essential settings, and Microsoft account management. Interactive cards provide detailed device and account settings, optimized for quick access and efficiency.
- Cortana App Removal: Following this build update, the Cortana app will be removed, as support for Cortana services has ended. Users can find more information about this change on the linked page.
- New Home Cards in Settings: The introduction of various cards in the Settings homepage offers customization options, account security enhancements, cloud storage overview, and more.
- Quick Settings Layout: Some Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel will experience a scrollable view of quick settings to evaluate different layout options. The new design allows for rearranging quick actions within a scrollable list.
- Improvements and Fixes: This build addresses issues related to explorer.exe crashes, delays during sign-in with a connected tablet pen, and syncing problems with iCloud Calendar and Contacts in Outlook.
- Known Issues: Users may encounter issues with the Start menu or Settings functionality when rolling back to the previous build (25951). Also, the print queue may be inaccessible for some users.
Microsoft Store Update: Users in the Canary and Dev Channels running the latest version of the Microsoft Store will notice enhanced visual changes to Windows license pages for better consistency with the Windows 11 design.
This Windows 11 build offers a blend of new features, enhancements, and optimizations, aimed at refining the overall user experience.
Published Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:04:01 +0000
Source: Windows Insider Blog
