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Alongside a preview for a couple of updated features in various modules, there are a bunch of other new capabilities that have been added to Microsoft's data analytics platform as well.

This week's Microsoft Weekly digest is chock-full of news items related to controversies related to AI-powered products, the arrival of free USBs for Windows Insiders, and multiple app updates.

Windows 365 Frontline is a new effort by Microsoft to offer Cloud PC services to the many people who currently work remotely. The new service will add support for more devices, including 2023 LG TVs.

Microsoft has published an explainer detailing why it does not publish specific performance metrics for its Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings. It does publish relative performance details though.

As announced back in January, Microsoft is increasing the cost of its Microsoft Cloud services by up to 15% in certain regions of Europe. This move will impact organizations, not consumers.

The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is filled to the brim with news about the latest major update to Windows 11, "Moment 2", a reference to Windows 12, and updates to services like Windows 365.

Windows 365 now has an SKU catered specifically to U.S. federal employees and contractors, along with an app that is making its way soon to the Microsoft Store. Universal Print has some updates too.

A lot happened in the world of Microsoft this week, ranging from a bunch of Windows builds to leaks about canceled hardware. There was also a fair bit of news on the software side, read about it here!

At its Inspire 2022 conference, Microsoft has announced a range of new features coming soon to its Windows 365 Cloud PC service. Some of these include better remote monitoring and forensic analysis.

Microsoft has made Windows Autopatch generally available for certain enterprise customers. The service allows Microsoft to manage automatic update deployments for its software on your behalf.

Microsoft has announced Dev Box, a Windows 365 solution that enables developers to access powerful workstations in the cloud through any device with access to a web browser, including Android and iOS.

Microsoft is integrating Windows 365 into its feedback portal to improve product feedback and the feature request process. Windows 365 users can no longer send feedback via the Tech Community site.

At its hybrid work event today, Microsoft has revealed new capabilities called Windows 365 Boot, Switch, and Offline to bridge the gap between local Windows environments and Cloud PCs.

We had an absolutely crazy week in the world of Microsoft. We have news ranging from ads in File Explorer to a UK minister asking Microsoft when it's going to get rid of the algorithms.

In an update to its Microsoft 365 Roadmap, Microsoft has revealed that it is working on nested virtualization support for Windows 365 machines, enabling Cloud PCs to virtualize Linux and Android.

Microsoft has announced a series of updates to make it easier for organizations to transition to Windows 11 either locally or on the cloud via Windows 365. Improvements for Viva are in tow too.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 365 Enterprise officially supports Windows 11 Cloud PCs now. New and existing deployments need to have a 2 vCPUs/4GB RAM configuration to run the new OS.

Microsoft has provided guidance on how your organization should secure your Windows 365 Cloud PCs, across both Enterprise and Business offerings. However, Trusted Launch is not yet available.

As yet another seven days have elapsed, it's time to recap the Microsoft news of the week. Catch up on the GA of Windows 365, the AoE IV closed beta, and more, via our handy overview.

Following an "unbelievable response", Microsoft has halted the trials for Windows 365 due to the service reaching its full capacity. Those still interested in testing it can sign up for notifications.

Microsoft has announced that it is expanding App Assure to support Windows 365. Customers can now engage directly with Microsoft in case they face compatibility issues on its latest offering.