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The Windows 11 version 23H2 version with the build number 22631, is now available for Windows Insider Business members in the Release Preview Channel and for other Release Preview "seeker" users.

Microsoft has prepared another update for Paint, one of the oldest stock Windows apps. The latest preview release introduces layers and transparency support, and it is now rolling out to Insiders.

Microsoft has announced a new update for the Windows Photos app that brings new editing features to the app as well as improves the OneDrive search and allows users to filter images with locations.

The new Snipping Tool can now detect text in captured screenshots and can also remove confidential info in screenshots. Phone Link can now access and edit Android images to Snipping Tool on PC.

Microsoft has announced a new feature that will allow users to remove backgrounds from their images with ease using Paint. The feature is rolling out to Microsoft Paint app right now.

Microsoft has released a new build for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. This update includes a change that disables the new Ink improvements while bugs impacting use are sorted out.

Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 23526 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.

In May 2023, at its annual Build conference, Microsoft announced AI-generated review summaries in the Microsoft Store. Now the feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders in select regions.

Microsoft has announced a feature update for Windows Subsystem for Android. Version 2304 is now available for insiders, allowing them to reallocate RAM, and scan packages with anti-virus software.

The new version of OneNote for Windows will give users a faster way to capture notes and other content via Quick Note, thanks to a new toolbar, faster access to screen clipping and more.

Microsoft is working on adding a bit more order to the somewhat chaotic Windows Widgets space. The latest Canary build lets you try a much better-organized layout, so here is how to enable it.

Newly found strings in Windows 11's code show that Microsoft is working on addressing the most popular complaints about the OS'es taskbar: the missing show/hide labels and ungroup apps features.

The newly launched Canary channel for Windows 11 Insiders won't get a blog post for every release, but new builds will continue to be announced via the Windows Insider Twitter feed.

Windows Server vNext Preview build 25314 is now out on ISO and VHDX and it's available in 18 languages. This build continues development of the next-gen Server Edition, release details inside.

Windows Insiders on any of the three channels can check out the first public preview of Microsoft's Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11. Only a small number of Insiders will get the preview this week.

The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev Channel contains interesting strings that point to a potential new feature for toggling on or off more parts of the taskbar, such as date and time.

The second Windows Server vNext Preview build within a month is out on ISO and it's available in 18 languages. This build continues development of the next-gen Server Edition, release details inside.

Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 25281 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25211.1010 (KB5019342) to Insiders in the Dev Channel. It does not add anything new and is a cumulative update to test the servicing pipeline.

Microsoft has rolled out a very nifty capability to Snipping Tool in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build 25211, enabling the application to automatically save any screenshots that you take.

This weeks Beta Channel build once again includes no new features, but it does contain some fixes for Dual SIM calling, Daylight Savings update, and the Network icon on the lockscreen, and more.

This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news related to Patch Tuesday updates and patches in general, Insider builds, and a rather unconventional Teams ringtone, among other items.

Microsoft has released a new Windows Server Preview build 25192 today for Windows Insiders. Available in both ISO and VHDX formats, the ISO can be downloaded right now in 18 languages.

Microsoft has released a new Windows Server Preview build 25192 today for Windows Insiders. Available in both ISO and VHDX formats, the ISO can be downloaded right now in 18 languages.

Microsoft's Windows Insider Program has confirmed today that there will be an update to the Xbox Game Bar, allowing users to launch cloud streaming games directly from the controller bar.

Microsoft is trying out new settings for the touch keyboard settings, and more legacy settings have made it over to modern Settings. There's a new Store in this build and a few quality improvements.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25182.1010 (KB5017600) to Insiders in the Dev Channel. It does not add anything new and is a cumulative update to test the servicing pipeline.

Microsoft has released Build 22000.917 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, with a new remote language management as well as enhanced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint protection.

A new Windows 10 21H2 build has been released to Insiders on the Release Preview channel. The new build, 19044.1947 (KB5016688), brings new remote management for languages and more.

Microsoft has released a new Windows Server Preview build 25179 today for Windows Insiders. Available in both ISO and VHDX formats, the ISO can be downloaded right now in 18 languages.