Aug 24

Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26340.9233

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Hi all, last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 26340.9233 to the Experimental Channel.

My Surface 7th edition with Intel, is acting strang with this build, resumes from standby in a non-responsive state or with explorer/taskbar not running, still working on getting the feedback filed…

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

[Modernized AutoPlay experience]

  • We’ve updated the AutoPlay dialog that helps you choose the preferred experience when devices are connected to your PC, such as a phone, camera, or removable drive. Rebuilt with WinUI, the refreshed experience is more consistent with the rest of Windows, supports dark mode, and continues to provide the familiar AutoPlay actions you use today. The experience is also more responsive to text scaling and display settings. Notifications for this dialog are now docked in the notification center for easy accessThe new AutoPlay experience, shown in dark mode.

[Accessibility]

A simpler way to open apps maximized

  • We’re introducing a new accessibility setting, Open apps maximized, that automatically maximizes app windows when they open, so you no longer have to do it yourself every time. This small change removes a bit of everyday friction, whether you use a screen reader or magnification, work in tablet mode, or simply prefer a consistent, full-screen workspace.
  • To turn it on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects, and turn on Open apps maximized. Once enabled, Windows maximizes app windows for you as they open. Give it a try, and let us know how it works for you.
UI showing the new Open apps maximized accessibility setting in Settings.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Accessibility > Visual effects.

[Manage camera, microphone, and location access for desktop apps]

  • Windows Insiders can now manage camera, microphone, and location permissions for individual desktop apps. Previously, access for traditional desktop applications was managed through a single device-wide setting.
  • With this update, you can review and control access on an app-by-app basis, giving you greater visibility into which apps are requesting access to sensitive resources and more control over your privacy choices. Our goal is to make privacy permissions easier to understand and manage across the wide range of desktop apps people use every day.
UI showing the new privacy controls for individual desktop apps in Settings.

What’s changing

  • Allow or deny access for each desktop app individually.
  • Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Camera, Microphone, or Location to review and manage permissions.
  • Apps that haven’t yet accessed a resource prompt for permission the first time access is requested.

What stays the same

  • Existing app permission decisions are preserved.
  • Apps previously granted access continue to have access.
  • Apps previously denied access remain denied.
  • No action is required, and no settings are reset.
  • Existing enterprise policies continue to function as designed. We’re exploring additional management capabilities.

Notes

  • Most desktop apps appear with clear app attribution. However, some apps that rely on shared system components, browser-hosted experiences, or similar technologies might appear under a different name than expected.
  • Some desktop apps might appear as Unsigned if Windows can’t verify publisher information. Only grant access to apps you recognize and trust.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Settings > Privacy Settings.

[File Explorer]

  • PDF and non-HTML files downloaded from the web can now be previewed automatically in the preview pane.

[Microsoft Store]

  • This update provides support for in-app purchases in packaged WinUI 3 apps that require elevation, helping developers offer purchases through Microsoft’s integrated commerce platform.

[Taskbar]

  • Fixed an issue in the latest builds causing taskbar animations to briefly work and then stop working.

[Input]

  • Fixed an issue in the latest builds causing the mouse cursor not to be visible in certain apps.

[Other]

  • Fixed an issue from the last flight causing Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program > Flags to appear empty even though flags were available.
  • Updated Settings > Apps > Installed apps to show the version number at the top level for packaged apps, as it already does for other apps.

source: Flight Hub

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Aug 24

Windows 11 Insider Experimental (26H1) Preview Build 28120.2760

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Hi all, last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 28120.2760 to the Experimental (26H1) Channel.

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

Some quick tweaks in this build happy to see the cursor issue fixed

Enjoy this Flight!

[File Explorer]

  • PDF and non-HTML files downloaded from the web can now be previewed automatically in the preview pane.

[Microsoft Store]

  • This update provides support for in-app purchases in packaged WinUI 3 apps that require elevation, helping developers offer purchases through Microsoft’s integrated commerce platform.

[Input]

  • Fixed an issue in the latest builds causing the mouse cursor not to be visible in certain apps.

Known issues

[Known app compatibility issue]

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

  • Due to a known compatibility issue with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Windows Insiders might be prevented from launching the game after installing this build. This safeguard has been put in place to help avoid stability issues while we work with the game developer on a fix. We’ll share additional details and timing for the resolution as they become available.

source: Flight Hub

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Aug 03

Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.9032

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Hi all, last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 26300.9032 to the Experimental Channel

New Build Expiry date is set to 11/1/2027, upgrades went smooth on all my devices in this channel.

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

[Certificate renewal for Windows Insiders]

  • This build includes the renewed Windows Insider flight certificate. Windows Insider Preview builds use flight certificates that are renewed periodically to help ensure Insider devices remain on supported builds and continue receiving future Insider Preview updates. The current flight certificate expires on August 11, 2026, so please update your device to this build or a later one containing the renewed flight certificate before that date.
  • For more information, see aka.ms/WIPCertExpiry.

[Search]

  • Windows Search can now automatically expand its indexing scope based on your activity, using signals like recent files and frequently accessed locations. This helps ensure that relevant files across your device are discoverable without requiring manual indexing configuration.
  • To manage this feature, go to Settings > Privacy & security > Search.

 Automatically expand search to include relevant files based on your activity.

[Phone Link]

  • The phone companion experience in Start already helps you keep up with activity from your mobile device. With today’s update, you can see even more at a glance.
  • Get more from your latest activities: Hover over a recent message or notification in the Recent section to preview its content directly in Start. There’s no need to pick up your phone or open the item to see what’s new.
  • Whether you’re checking a message or deciding if a notification needs attention, these updates make it easier to stay informed and keep your focus.

 Preview messages and notifications from your phone directly in Start by hovering over recent activity.

  • This experience is gradually rolling out to Insiders on the Experimental channel with a minimum Phone Link build of 1.26021.3.0. Go to Phone Link > Settings > Start menu personalization.

[Settings]

  • We’ve improved search in the Settings app to help you discover and navigate to settings more quickly. Search now surfaces results from more areas within Settings, with improved ranking to help relevant settings appear higher in results.

[Adaptive hibernate policy]

  • Updates to the adaptive hibernate policy increase instances of instant-on resumes from Modern Standby and increase battery preservation at the low end of the battery. Noticeable changes include less hibernation while the battery is above 80% and hibernating sooner when the battery is below 10%.

[Start menu]

  • Fixed an issue causing the Start menu to crash for some Insiders recently when dragging apps.

[Taskbar]

  • Fixed a recent issue where, when the taskbar was in an overflow state, hovering over the preview thumbnail for an app window in the overflow area would immediately dismiss it.

[File Explorer]

  • File Explorer Home now preserves the state of sections (expanded or collapsed), so you can pick up where you left off.
  • We’ve addressed an issue that caused the address bar contents to be cleared when entering edit mode by clicking near the right end of the bar.
  • We’ve improved the reliability of File Explorer when dragging files to a disconnected network drive.
  • This update addresses an issue where files stored on a DFS mapped drive could be incorrectly treated as originating from the internet after the device started while disconnected from the network and later reconnected. This could cause File Explorer’s Preview pane to display the message, “The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer,” or cause files copied from the DFS drive to receive an unexpected Mark of the Web.

[Windows Spotlight]

  • Made some underlying changes to help improve reliability for Windows Spotlight on the lock screen.

[Storage]

  • This update fixes an issue that affects File History automatic backups to network shares using Server Message Block (SMB). Backups didn’t work because Windows showed a false “invalid credentials” error when connecting to SMB shares.

source: Flight Hub

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Aug 03

Windows 11 Insider Experimental (26H1) Preview Build 28120.2630

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Hi all, last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 28120.2630 to the Experimental (26H1) Channel

The new build expiry is visible on the screenshot 11/1/2027

Happy Flights!

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out*

  • This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs.

[Windows Update]

  • As announced in the Windows Update announce blog, we are now bringing a new unified update experience to reduce the number of reboots you see per month. We are starting by coordinating driver, .NET, and firmware updates to align with the monthly quality update, reducing the update experience to a single monthly restart. See the blog for more information.
  • We’re also adding the ability to extend update pauses as many times as you need.

[Certificate renewal for Windows Insiders]

  • This build includes the renewed Windows Insider flight certificate. Windows Insider Preview builds use flight certificates that are renewed periodically to help ensure Insider devices remain on supported builds and continue receiving future Insider Preview updates. The current flight certificate expires on August 11, 2026, so please update your device to this build or a later one containing the renewed flight certificate before that date.
  • For more information, see aka.ms/WIPCertExpiry.

[Adaptive hibernate policy]

  • Updates to the adaptive hibernate policy increase instances of instant-on resumes from Modern Standby and increase battery preservation at the low end of the battery. Noticeable changes include less hibernation while the battery is above 80% and hibernating sooner when the battery is below 10%.

[Touchpad]

  • We’re adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality. We’re in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0.
  • Scroll and zoom speed: Control the baseline speed for these gestures.
  • Accelerated scrolling: Repeatedly scrolling increases their speed, allowing quick traversal of long documents.
Touchpad improvements bring new gesture capabilities including automatic scrolling, gesture speed controls, accelerated scrolling, and optional single-finger scrolling support.

[Storage]

  • This update fixes an issue that affects File History automatic backups to network shares using Server Message Block (SMB). Backups didn’t work because Windows showed a false “invalid credentials” error when connecting to SMB shares.

[File Explorer]

  • This update addresses an issue where files stored on a DFS mapped drive could be incorrectly treated as originating from the internet after the device started while disconnected from the network and later reconnected. This could cause File Explorer’s Preview pane to display the message, “The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer,” or cause files copied from the DFS drive to receive an unexpected Mark of the Web.

[Input]

  • Fixed an issue causing the mouse cursor to blink repeatedly for some Insiders after the latest flights.
  • Improved persistence of voice typing settings for automatic punctuation and launcher.

Known issues

[Known app compatibility issue]

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

  • Due to a known compatibility issue with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Windows Insiders might be prevented from launching the game after installing this build. This safeguard has been put in place to help avoid stability issues while we work with the game developer on a fix. We’ll share additional details and timing for the resolution as they become available.

source: Flight Hub

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Aug 03

Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview Build 29639.1000

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Hi all, Last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 29639.1000 Experimental (Future Platforms) Channel

The roll-back issue on Snapdragon is not fixed yet, still hoping for a fix before the build expires

Happy Flighting!

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

[Windows Update]

  • We’re adding the ability to extend update pauses as many times as you need.

[Settings]

  • The Bluetooth quick settings page is now navigable using gamepad input.

[Smart card removal policy]

  • Administrators can now configure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 sessions that use Microsoft Entra ID (RDS AAD Auth) authentication to automatically disconnect when a redirected smart card is removed. This extends smart card removal policy enforcement to Microsoft Entra authenticated remote sessions, helping organizations meet security and compliance requirements.

source: Flight Hub

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Aug 03

Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview Build 29634.1000

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Hi all, Last Wednesday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 29634.1000 to the Experimental (Future Platforms) Channel.

This build does not upgrade successfully on Snapdragon devices, Feedback Hub: https://t.co/r1J9Vq19rn

After multiple attempts on my snapdragon devices in this channel, rolling back on fist boot due to a driver issue. hopefully next week will bring a fix, the build certificate expires soon.

Happy Flighting!

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

[Windows Insider channel movement]

  • As announced in the Windows Insider Blog, we will begin moving users in the Experimental Future Platform Channel to the new Windows Insider experience.

[Certificate renewal for Windows Insiders]

  • This build includes the renewed Windows Insider flight certificate. Windows Insider Preview builds use flight certificates that are renewed periodically to help ensure Insider devices remain on supported builds and continue receiving future Insider Preview updates. The current flight certificate expires on August 11, 2026, so please update your device to this build or later containing the renewed flight certificate before that date.
  • For more information, see aka.ms/WIPCertExpiry.

[Voice isolation in Voice Access]

  • We’re introducing Voice Isolation, a new option in Voice Access that helps it focus on your voice, even when others are speaking nearby. Whether you’re in a shared office, an open floor plan, or at home with family around, Voice Isolation filters out other voices and background noise so Voice Access can better understand you. All processing happens privately on your device.
  • Getting started
    Voice Access now offers three speech recognition modes under Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition:
    • Voice Isolation: Filters out other speakers and background noise (one-time voice setup required).
    • Remove background noise only: Filters out non-speech sounds like typing or door slams. No additional setup needed.
    • No filtering: Default microphone input with no additional processing.
  • To set up Voice Isolation, select it from the menu and follow the short, guided setup where you’ll read a brief paragraph aloud so Voice Access can learn your voice. It only takes a minute, and your voice data never leaves your device.
 Screenshot showing where the voice isolation setting can be found.
Screenshot showing voice isolation setup.

[Narrator]

Braille displays now connect instantly with Narrator

  • We’re making refreshable braille displays easier to use in Windows. Narrator now supports displays that use the HID standard, an open industry standard for braille displays. If your display supports HID, simply connect it via USB and start reading with no additional setup required. For Bluetooth, pair your HID braille display in Settings > Bluetooth & devices like any other accessory, and you can work wirelessly without being tethered to your PC.
  • Compatible HID displays include models like the Orbit Reader 20, Orbit Slate 340, Freedom Scientific Focus 40, and APH Mantis Q40.
  • HID braille displays now work during the initial Windows setup experience (OOBE) over USB, meaning users who are deaf-blind can set up their PC independently from the first screen. You can customize braille input and output options anytime in Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Braille.

[Account control]

  • The Windows 11 Account Control flyout has a refreshed, modern design and a clear subscription badge to make account status instantly visible. This helps users identify their plan, discover benefits, and explore upgrades.

 UI showing the refreshed Account Control flyout with subscription badges, account benefits, and storage details.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Settings > Start Menu.

[Input]

  • The emoji panel (Windows key + period (.)) now uses GIPHY as the GIF provider, delivering a smoother GIF browsing and sharing experience following the deprecation of the Tenor API.

[Settings]

  • Improved reliability of navigating to the Startup apps page in Settings.

[Taskbar]

  • Improved reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar when using your PC in a tablet posture.

[Start menu]

  • Improved reliability of Start menu view preferences, ensuring your selected view is retained.
  • Improved keyboard navigation when keyboard focus is set to the apps list within Start menu.

[Date and time]

  • Improved detection for triggering time zone change notifications.

[Display and graphics]

  • Improves the reliability of rendering content while scrolling for certain apps spanning across multiple monitors.

source: Flight Hub

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Jul 26

Windows 11 Insider Experimental (26H1) Preview Build 28120.2546

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Hi all, last Tuesday Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Build 28120.2546 to the Experimental (26H1) Channel.

All devices upgraded smoothly on this build, some tweaks and a cool feature for AVD and Windows 365 security.

Happy Upgrades!

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

  • This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs.

[Smart card removal policy]

  • Administrators can now configure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 sessions that use Microsoft Entra ID (RDS AAD Auth) authentication to automatically disconnect when a redirected smart card is removed. This extends smart card removal policy enforcement to Microsoft Entra authenticated remote sessions, helping organizations meet security and compliance requirements.

[Narrator]

  • Braille displays now connect instantly with Narrator.
  • We’re making refreshable braille displays easier to use in Windows. Narrator now supports displays that use the HID standard, an open industry standard for braille displays. If your display supports HID, simply connect it via USB and start reading with no additional setup required.
  • For Bluetooth, pair your HID braille display in Settings > Bluetooth & devices just like any other accessory, and you can work wirelessly without being tethered to your PC.
  • Compatible HID displays include Orbit Reader 20, Orbit Slate 340, Freedom Scientific Focus 40, and APH Mantis Q40.
  • HID braille displays now work during the initial Windows setup experience (OOBE) over USB, meaning users who are deaf-blind can set up their PC independently right from the first screen.
  • You can customize braille input and output options anytime in Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Braille.

[Voice Access]

  • Voice Access now supports Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), and Korean (South Korea).

[Settings]

  • The Bluetooth quick settings page is now navigable using gamepad input.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Graphics page in Settings to crash for Insiders after the latest updates.

[Sounds]

  • Improved system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

source: Flight Hub

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Jul 26

Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8935

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Hi all, last Monday Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Build 26300.8935 to the Experimental Channel

Some nice performance tweaks rolling out in this build, Enjoy Upgrading!

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

[File Explorer]

  • File deletion in File Explorer is now faster in certain scenarios when deleting large, fragmented files.
  • Launching File Explorer Home is now faster and more responsive.
  • The Recommended section on Home now supports touch scrolling, making it easier to browse files in the carousel.

[Desktop Background]

  • Improved desktop background persistence across multiple scenarios, including when using multiple desktops.
  • Made small cosmetic improvements to Settings > Personalization > Background.

[Widgets]

  • We’re expanding support for animated icons on the Widgets taskbar entry point. In addition to the animated experiences already available today for Insiders who have dashboard notifications enabled in Widgets Settings, users might begin seeing a broader set of dynamically updated animated content from supported widget providers to make content updates more noticeable and engaging at a glance.

[Windows Update]

  • Fixed an issue that could result in recent Insider flights failing to install with error 0xc0000409.

[Run]

  • Pressing F4 now expands the suggestions dropdown for command completion when using the new Run design.

[Taskbar]

  • Fixed a few small visual issues when using the taskbar in an alternate position.
  • Fixed an issue where Notification Center appeared in the wrong location when the taskbar was on top.

[Search]

  • Increased the height of the search box by 4 pixels.

[Input]

  • Fixed an issue causing the mouse cursor to blink repeatedly for some Insiders after recent flights.
  • Improved persistence of mouse cursor size.
  • Improved persistence of voice typing settings for automatic punctuation and launcher.

source: Flight Hub

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Jul 08

Windows 11 Insider Experimental (26H1) Preview Build 28120.2387

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Hi all, last Monday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 28120.2387 to the Experimental (26H1) Channel.

Taskbar options are coming to this channel too now, nice to play with & allowing users to customize their desktop even more.

  • One of my devices in this channel did not get the build offered & required re-selecting the channel under Windows Insider Program in settings, no option was selected (both Experimental and Beta were not selected), possibly due to the transition of the channel names

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

  • This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs.

[Taskbar]

  • Alternate Taskbar Position
    • You can now change the position of taskbar on your screen. In Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Behaviors, you can select the side of the screen you want your taskbar on: bottom, top, left, or right. In these other positions, tooltips, flyouts, and animations will still come from the taskbar, and most customization settings like small taskbar and never combine taskbar icons will work with all locations.
    • Support for touch gestures, Search box, and Ask Copilot in alternate locations is in progress. Auto-hidden taskbar and touch optimized taskbar are not yet supported.
Screenshot of the taskbar in the left-aligned position.
  • Smaller Taskbar
    • We’re introducing a smaller taskbar for users who want to maximize screen space, especially on smaller devices. While the default taskbar remains unchanged, this setting provides a more compact experience with smaller icons and a reduced taskbar height, giving you more room for your apps. Core elements like Start, Search, and the system tray scale appropriately to stay aligned and consistent.
    • To change your taskbar size, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors > Show smaller taskbar buttons. When set to Always, both the icons and the taskbar height become smaller.
Side-by-side comparison of the standard and smaller taskbar heights on the same device and resolution, showing the additional screen space gained.
  • We’re also working on improving taskbar settings to make resizing easier; these enhancements are currently in progress.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Desktop Environment > Taskbar.

See the in-depth blog for more information about Taskbar improvements.

[EDU]

  • Free upgrade path to Windows 11 Pro Education for K-12.
  • Windows Insiders in K-12 education environments can now experience a seamless upgrade path from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro Education edition, at no additional cost. This enables educational organizations to procure Windows 11 Home devices, upgrade them to Windows 11 Pro Education, and bring devices under school management.
  • To get started:
    • Sign in to the device using a local account.
    • Launch an elevated Command Prompt and initiate the upgrade by running Clipupgrade.exe.
    • Sign in with your K-12 organization account to validate eligibility.
    • The device prepares the upgrade and completes after a restart.
  • This upgrade is one-way only. Reverting to Windows Home is not supported without a clean OS reinstall.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Windows Installation.

[File Explorer]

  • Fixed an issue where the OneDrive shortcut in File Explorer stops working when File Explorer is run in administrative mode.

[Other]

  • If you were having issues with Outlook not responding to the close button last week, that should be addressed now.

source: Flight Hub

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Jul 08

Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8772

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Hi all, last Monday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 26300.8772 to the Experimental Channel, a few days later than the usual Friday release, the 4th of July celebrations might have had something to do with that.

Cloud rebuild is here, an interesting new option hoping this option will be available from media boot too (recovering a device with new of empty storage)

Upgrades went fast and smooth on all my devices in this channel, Happy Flighting!

Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out

[Recovery]

  • We’re introducing Cloud rebuild, a new recovery option that restores a Windows 11 PC to a clean, known-good state by performing a full OS reinstall, even when Windows won’t boot. Unlike Reset this PC, Cloud rebuild downloads both the target Windows image and the device’s drivers from Windows Update, so the device comes back fully functional without USB media, without a custom image, and without depending on the health of the currently installed OS.
  • In this preview, you can try Cloud rebuild today:
    1. Start it directly from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) by selecting Troubleshoot > Recovery and uninstall > Cloud rebuild.
    2. Connect over wired Ethernet or a Wi-Fi network from within WinRE.
    3. Review the target Windows build, edition, and language, then confirm the data-loss warning before the rebuild begins.
The new Cloud rebuild option in Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), enabling a full Windows reinstall using files downloaded from Windows Update.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Recovery > Cloud rebuild.

To learn more, see https://aka.ms/CloudRebuild.

[Backup and restore on by default for commercial]

  • Starting in Windows 11, version 26H2, the backup policy of Windows settings backup and restore will be enabled by default on eligible Microsoft Entra joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined devices. Windows settings backup is no longer something admins must configure first. It becomes a resilience baseline that automatically captures user settings and the Microsoft Store app list. So, when a device is reimaged or reset, users can return to a familiar setup without relying on prior configuration, improving recovery consistency, and reducing time to productivity.
  • Admins remain in full control: existing policies still apply, explicit configurations override the default, and restore remains opt-in and admin-managed. By making settings backup the default, this change establishes a more resilient, recoverable device experience, minimizing disruption and reducing setup friction.

[Account Control]

  • The Windows 11 Account Control flyout has a refreshed, modern design and a clear subscription badge to make the user’s account status instantly visible. This helps users easily identify their plan, discover benefits, and explore upgrades.
 UI showing the refreshed Account Control flyout with subscription badges, account benefits, and storage details.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Settings > Start Menu.

[Search]

  • Correction (7/7/26) – The increased height of the search box by 4 pixels was inadvertently noted as in this release – it will be included in a future Insider build.

[Settings]

  • The Bluetooth quick settings page is now navigable using gamepad input.

[Taskbar]

  • Fixed issue where the search icon might be invisible when using the taskbar in a vertical position.

[Run]

  • Improved how keyboard focus is announced for screen readers when using the new Run design.

[Fonts]

  • Improved Mongolian Baiti shaping and rendering behavior to ensure accurate and consistent text output, increasing text fidelity for Mongolian script.

[Other]

  • If you were having issues with Outlook not responding to the close button last week, that should be addressed now.
  • Improved resource usage over time of title bar tooltips.

source: Flight Hub

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