Hi all, last Friday Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 26340.9843 to the Experimental Channel
Flighting on Airport Wifi worked out fine, the new search is getting some nice updates, this will be a great experience!
Changes and improvements gradually being rolled out
[Windows Search]
- We’re expanding the new Windows Search experience that began rolling out earlier this month with more ways to find what you need and take action directly from Search.
- Inline actions: Adjust your volume, screen brightness, or cursor size with inline sliders. Actions are more clearly labeled, and suggested actions help you discover more things you can do.
- Phone actions: With a supported phone connected through Phone Link, you can now call or text a friend and access phone actions such as Do Not Disturb. Android support is available now with iPhone support coming early next year.
- Richer results: Preview files and see details such as a file’s last modified date, location, and author. Get web answers for weather, stocks, and facts, and discover apps and games from the Microsoft Store. Like web results, app results from the Store can be toggled on or off in Settings > Privacy & security > Search.
- Result filters: Scroll to see more results and filter by Files & Folders, Settings, Actions, and more.
- Feedback controls: Right-click a result or suggestion and choose thumbs up or thumbs down to tell us whether it was helpful. Thanks to your feedback, you can also remove items from the initial Search view before you type. We’ve also made small polish improvements to the look and feel of Windows Search based on what you’ve shared.
- As noted in our blog post, the new Windows Search opens at the bottom center of the screen. Work is underway to have it adapt to different taskbar positions and when using search from the Start menu.
[Gaming]
- We’re bringing Quick settings to the Gaming Task View navigation bar in XBOX mode, giving you access to the full set of Quick settings available on the Windows taskbar without having to leave XBOX mode.
[Settings]
See your family’s shared Microsoft 365 cloud storage in Windows Settings
- Windows Settings now contains shared storage usage across Microsoft 365 Family subscriptions. A breakdown for each family member is coming soon. If your subscription was purchased after October 8, 2026, you can check the view by going to Settings > Accounts > Cloud storage. If your subscription was purchased before October 8, 2026, this view will be available for you after the first subscription renewal on or after May 2, 2027. Learn more about the changes to Microsoft 365 storage.
Upgrade your Microsoft 365 subscription directly in Settings
- Windows Insiders with eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions can now explore upgrade options and upgrade their subscription through an integrated dialog in Settings > Accounts, rather than being redirected to a browser. Selecting Upgrade on the Microsoft 365 subscription card opens the new experience without leaving Settings.
[Windows design]
- We are temporarily rolling back the solid (donut) spinners across some of the key Windows scenarios including Boot, Logon, Restart, Shutdown, and Update as we work on a bug. We expect to resume rolling it out soon.
[Known issues]
- We’re investigating reports from Insiders that the CPU speed showing in Task Manager no longer updates after the latest flights.
source: Flight Hub
