Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed Windows 11 22H2 RTM build. Alongside that, the firm has also seemingly hinted at the possible general availability (GA) time frame for the new OS.
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In documentation for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP), Microsoft has officially confirmed that build 22621, flighted to the Beta Channel recently, is RTM for Windows 11 version 22H2.
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This week's digest covers a bunch of interesting news related to a new Dev Channel build for Windows 11, Patch Tuesday shenanigans, the arrival of Teams in the Microsoft Store, and more.
With Windows 11 getting closer to its first feature update, it's time to see what Microsoft was doing to its OS since the initial release. Here are all the changes and new features in Windows 11 22H2.
A report today has revealed the purported RTM date for Windows 11 22H2 or Sun Valley 2 (SV2). The report comes hot on the heels of another one which unveiled the alleged RTM release candidate.
A report says that the latest Windows 11 Beta Channel build 22621 is apparently what will be the final release that will become publicly available to everyone in the form of Windows 11 22H2.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 22616.100 (KB5014650) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. It does not add anything new and is a cumulative update to test the servicing pipeline.
Microsoft has outlined new accessibility features that are now confirmed to arrive with the final version of Windows 11 22H2. These features will help people with disabilities access Windows.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 22H2 Insiders on the Windows 11 Pro edition will now require a Microsoft Account and internet connection during the initial setup of a personal use device.
Microsoft has released build 22616 for Windows Insiders, it mainly contains fixes and improvements and no new features. The company also warned that the window is closing to switch channels.
According to multiple sources, Windows 11 22H2 will reach RTM this month. So, this could be the right time to switch to Beta or Release Preview Channel to get 22H2 before its general availability.
Microsoft has released build 22610 today to Insiders flighting the Windows 11 Dev and Beta channels with updates to the Family Safety widget for location sharing, the removal of Tablet Ui and more.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 22581.200 (KB5014105) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. It does not add anything new and is a cumulative update to test the servicing pipeline.
A new report alleges that Microsoft will release Windows 11 22H2, codenamed Sun Valley 2 in August-September 2022. This is a month ahead of the original 21H2 release that happened in October.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 22581.100 (KB5014100) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. It does not add anything new and is a cumulative update to test the servicing pipeline.
Microsoft has released Build 22598 today to Insiders flighting the Windows 11 Dev and Beta channels. It brings Windows Spotlight by default on the desktop for new installs, and more.
Microsoft has quietly added to Windows 11 22H2 a new taskbar-related feature that allows removing all icons from the notification area, effectively leaving only the clock and default indicators.
The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev and Beta channel contains a hidden change Microsoft did not announce: the ability to set File Explorer open OneDrive on launch by default.
Here is how you can change how the folder thumbnails in Windows 11 look. A neat third-party tool and a custom set of icons allow changing the default view and enlarge file previews.
References to the next Windows 11 major revision for 2023, dubbed Windows 11 version 23H2 codenamed "Sun Valley 3" or SV3, have so far already been spotted on a couple of occasions.
A reference to Sun Valley 2 was made recently by Microsoft itself. Sun Valley 2 is the codename for Windows 11 version 22H2. Upon realizing it, the references were removed and the page was replaced.
Despite Windows 10 having launched over six years ago, a Windows 9 reference was found still intact in the recent Windows 11 Dev channel build 22567 system file. The file mentions Windows Blue too.
Microsoft has finally released a new Dev Channel Build 22557 after skipping the two past weeks. As such, the new Build has lots of new features like redesigned Task Manager with Dark mode, and more.
Windows 11 upcoming features leak does not seem to end. Today we have some more which reveals new App folders in the Start menu, Taskbar changes, new Snap Bar, Quick Settings for Tablet mode.
Windows 11 testing for version 22H2 is nearing completion as per a purportedly leaked internal script for Insiders. It reveals that by March, Microsoft plans to complete most of such testing.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 22538.1010 (KB5010882) to Insiders in the Dev Channel. It does not add anything new and is a cumulative update to test the servicing pipeline.
Via an AUA conducted on Reddit by the Windows Developer team, Microsoft has confirmed that it is focusing on improving Windows 11's performance especially when it comes to the UI performance.
Windows 11 optional update (KB5014019) brings Windows Spotlight to the desktop
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