Neowin News Feed for: 19h2

Microsoft releases 19H2 build to put 18362.10024 users on build 18363

Rich Woods — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:36:01 +0000

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18363.418 to the Release Preview ring for those that have switched over from the Slow ring, and were on build 18362.100xx. Read more...

Microsoft updates its processor requirements for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909

Rich Woods — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:48:02 +0000

A new Windows 10 feature update is around the corner, and that means it's time for Microsoft to list the processors that are supported by it, including those from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 19H2 build 18362.10024 with fixes

Rich Woods — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:24:01 +0000

Microsoft released a new Windows 10 19H2 build to the Slow ring today, despite the fact that the company said that 19H2 is done, or at least the one that's currently in the Release Preview ring is. Read more...

The Windows 10 November 2019 Update is the update that you should definitely install

Rich Woods — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:48:01 +0000

Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 November 2019 Update soon to 'seekers'. Because of the way Windows Update now works for feature updates, you might want to consider installing this update. Read more...

Microsoft announces the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, confirms final build [Update]

Rich Woods — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:36:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft announced the naming of its next feature update, along with what will likely be the final build for Windows 10 19H2. If you're an Insider, it's time to check your ring. Read more...

Windows 10 version 1909 is coming - here's what you need to know

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:00:01 +0000

Microsoft is gearing up to release the next significant update for Windows 10, which will be known as version 1909. It's smaller than other feature updates, but there are still some changes. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 19H2 build 18362.10022 to the Slow ring with fixes

Rich Woods — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:37:41 +0000

Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 19H2 build to the Slow ring, bringing the build number to 18362.10022. It only contains improvements and fixes from this month's Patch Tuesday update. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Gearing up for launch, moving Cortana, and updating services

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 09:48:01 +0000

The past seven days have seen the avid preparations for the launch of The Coalition's latest Gears of War title, the arrival of a couple of new Insider builds, and more. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Neowin Podcast Episode 14 - Apple and Microsoft event predictions

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 17:00:01 +0000

On this week's episode, Rich and João talk about the Apple and Microsoft coming in the next few weeks, the mess that's the 19H2 testing process so far, and SNES games coming to the Switch. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 18363.329 to Release Preview, explains what it's doing

Rich Woods — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 02:28:01 +0000

Microsoft today released a cumulative update for those that are testing Windows 10 19H2 in the Release Preview ring. It also tried to explain some of the confusion around what it's doing. Read more...

Microsoft is putting Windows 10 19H2 on build 18363, pushes it to Release Preview

Rich Woods — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:32:51 +0000

Microsoft today announced that it's bringing Windows 10 19H2 to the Release Preview ring, also bumping up the build number to 18363. Previously, 19H2 was only available in the Slow ring. Read more...

Microsoft releases 19H2 builds 18362.10012 and 18362.10013 to Insiders in the Slow Ring

Abhay V — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:51:15 +0000

Microsoft is today releasing two builds from the 19H2 brand to the Slow Ring of the Insider Program. Build 18362.10013 contains features turned on by default, while 18362.10012 has them turned off. Read more...

Windows 10 19H2 build 18362.10005 lets third-party voice assistants work on the lock screen

Rich Woods — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:28:01 +0000

Two weeks after releasing the first Windows 10 19H2 build to the Slow ring, Microsoft has released another. Today's build is number 18362.10005, and it lets third-party assistants on the lock screen. Read more...

Neowin Podcast Episode 10 - Switching things up

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:00:01 +0000

On this week's episode of the Neowin Podcast, Rich and João talk about Stranger Things and Windows 1.11, the 19H2 update for Xbox One, and the new Nintendo Switch Lite that was announced. Read more...

Neowin Podcast Episode 9 - 19H2 is finally here

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 17:18:02 +0000

On this week's episode of the Neowin Podcast, we talk about the long overdue release of Windows 10 19H2 builds to Insiders, another nail in Windows Phone's coffin, and more. Come join us! Read more...

Microsoft won't commit to delivering future Windows 10 updates in the same way as 19H2

Rich Woods — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:34:02 +0000

When Windows 10 19H2 ships later this year, it will be in the form of a cumulative update. While many are speculating that future H2 updates will be delivered in the same way, Microsoft won't commit. Read more...

Windows 10 build 18362.10000 is the first 19H2 build, and it's in the Slow ring

Rich Woods — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:18:02 +0000

Microsoft has finally released the first Windows 10 Insider Preview build from the 19H2 developer branch, and it's available now for PCs in the Slow ring. The build number is 18362.10000. Read more...

Neowin Podcast Episode 7 - Blue Skies in Anaheim

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 17:00:01 +0000

On this week's episode, Rich and João talk about Microsoft's missing 19H2 builds, the Chromium-based Edge coming to older versions of Windows, and other big news from the last seven days. Read more...

Windows 10 19H2 is still MIA, and it looks bad for Microsoft

Rich Woods — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 14:00:01 +0000

Microsoft promised to deliver previews of its next feature update before the end of spring, and it didn't meet its deadline. Unfortunately, there isn't even an update from the company. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: No disc in sight, a dip in performance, and Insider rings

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:54:01 +0000

Another week's gone by, so it's high time we take a look at what exactly Microsoft's been up to. The usual array of 20H1 and 19H1 previews showed up, plus som nice additions to Game Pass, and more. Read more...

Xbox One 19H2 is coming to Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring

Rich Woods — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:40:01 +0000

Microsoft announced today that it will be releasing its first 19H2 build for Xbox Insiders that have enrolled in the Skip Ahead subset of the Preview Alpha ring. No features have been announced. Read more...

Microsoft is testing Windows 10 20H1 right now so it can work with Azure

Rich Woods — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:02:01 +0000

While there have been plenty of theories as to why Microsoft skipped over Windows 10 19H2 and started testing 20H1 with Insiders, it turns out that the reason is just to get it working with Azure. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Higher revenues, more updates, and Jedi academies

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 08:58:01 +0000

Seven more days have passed, and Microsoft's been busy during that time. FY19 Q2 results, Skip Ahead, a bunch of game additions, and a whole lot more can be found in the handy roundup below. Read more...

Skip Ahead enrollment for Windows 10 19H2 is now closed

Rich Woods — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:56:01 +0000

After Microsoft reopened enrollment for the Skip Ahead subset of the Fast ring earlier this week, it is now filled to capacity. Insiders will now have to wait until space opens up to enroll. Read more...

Microsoft opens up Skip Ahead enrollment for Windows 10 19H2

Rich Woods — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:22:01 +0000

It's about that time in the development cycle, and Microsoft today once again opened up enrollment for the Skip Ahead subset of the Fast ring. Insiders on Skip Ahead will get Windows 19 19H2 builds. Read more...

Microsoft to open up Skip Ahead enrollment for Windows Insiders this week

Rich Woods — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:04:01 +0000

During its monthly webcast today, Microsoft said that it's going to open up Skip Ahead enrollment for Windows Insiders that want early 19H2 builds soon, and it will likely be later this week. Read more...

Windows 10 19H2 builds coming to Insiders in a few weeks

Rich Woods — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:30:01 +0000

With Windows 10 19H1 development wrapping up, it's time for Insiders on the Skip Ahead subset of the Fast ring to start keeping an eye out for 19H2 builds. They're still a few weeks out. Read more...