Enterprise Api Pricing
The latest Enterprise Api Pricing coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft to Sunset Mobile Plans App in 2026, Unveils New eSIM Activation via Windows Settings
Microsoft is retiring the Mobile Plans app on February 27, 2026, and moving eSIM plan purchases to carrier websites and Windows Settings. A new consent‑based provisioning flow will let carriers install eSIM profiles automatically after users approve identifier sharing. Existing cellular connectivity will continue to work, but users and IT admins should prepare for the transition by inventorying devices, bookmarking carrier activation pages, and testing new workflows before the deadline.
Microsoft’s LE Audio Update Brings Super-Wideband Stereo to Galaxy Buds on Windows 11
Microsoft’s Windows 11 now fully supports Bluetooth LE Audio, enabling Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Buds 3, and Buds 3 Pro to deliver 32 kHz super-wideband stereo and simultaneous high-quality voice on calls—resolving the long-standing trade-off that forced Bluetooth audio to mono when the mic was active. Full compatibility demands an up-to-date Windows build, ISO-capable Bluetooth chipset firmware, OEM drivers, and Galaxy Buds firmware; users should test carefully and keep a wired mic fallback until all links are verified.
Windows 11 25H2 Reaches Release Preview via Enablement Package—Legacy Tools Removed, Enterprise Readiness Urged
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 version 25H2 to the Release Preview channel as an enablement package, signaling near-final readiness and a low-impact upgrade path. The update removes PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC, adds Click to Do enhancements and a Narrator Braille viewer, and provides enterprises with a critical window for pilot validation and legacy remediation.
Windows 11 25H2 Lands in Release Preview: Enablement Package, Germanium Servicing, Legacy Removals Ahead of October GA
Microsoft released Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) to the Release Preview channel as an enablement package on the shared Germanium servicing branch. The update removes PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC, adds enterprise controls for preinstalled app removal, and signals that IT admins must immediately audit legacy scripts. Pilot testing on representative hardware is essential before the October general availability.
Windows 11 Insider Builds Turn Screen Captures into Excel Tables and Surface Live Profile Cards
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider builds (KB5064089/Beta and KB5064093/Dev) introduce Click to Do actions for converting on-screen tables to Excel and displaying Microsoft 365 profile cards. The updates also add a Narrator Braille viewer and are gated by hardware, licensing, and region, with enterprise controls needed to manage privacy and rollout complexity.
Windows 11 25H2 Hits Release Preview as Enablement Package, Paving Quick September Rollout
Windows 11 25H2 has entered the Release Preview channel as a lightweight enablement package, signaling a fast and low-impact upgrade for devices already on 24H2. The update delivers Start menu refinements, AI-powered features like semantic search and Click-to-Do, but also removes legacy components such as PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC, requiring IT teams to audit and remediate scripts before broad deployment expected in September 2025.
Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview: Microsoft Cleans House, Strips Legacy Tools, and Empowers IT
Windows 11 25H2 enters Release Preview as an enablement package that strips out deprecated PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC, while giving enterprise admins a new policy to remove built-in Store apps. The update focuses on security hardening and IT control rather than consumer features, requiring organizations to inventory and remediate legacy scripts before deployment.
Microsoft Intune Now Pushes Windows Updates During OOBE Setup via KB5065847
Microsoft's KB5065847 OOBE update enables Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 managed devices to install quality updates before first user sign-in, closing the day-one security gap but requiring IT teams to prepare for longer provisioning times, network impacts, and new management controls through Intune ESP.
Microsoft Delivers Long-Awaited Day-One Patching with Windows 11 24H2 OOBE Update KB5065848
Microsoft released KB5065848 on August 29, 2025, an OOBE update for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 that overhauls device enrollment and management during first-time setup. The update enables quality update installation during the Autopilot Enrollment Status Page, closing the day-one patch gap but introducing longer setup times and authentication risks that demand careful rollout planning.
Windows 11 25H2 Lands in Release Preview—IT Must Kill Legacy Scripts Before Upgrading
Windows 11 version 25H2 has hit the Release Preview ring as a lightweight enablement package that activates features already staged in 24H2. The update demands immediate attention to deprecated components—PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC are being removed, forcing IT to remediate legacy scripts before deployment. Enterprises should begin controlled piloting through Windows Update for Business or WSUS to validate AI features, manageability controls, and compatibility.
Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview Arrives: PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC Axed
Microsoft has released Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) to the Release Preview Channel on August 29, 2025. Delivered as an enablement package, it removes PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC while introducing a policy to strip pre-installed Store apps. IT teams should immediately audit for legacy scripting dependencies and pilot the update to avoid production breaks.
Microsoft Flags ‘Restore-Capable’ Windows 11 Devices with Sneaky +1 App Version in MDM Enrollments
Microsoft KB5065083 details a change where older Windows 11 devices increment their ApplicationVersion by 1 during MDM enrollment to signal they are 'restore-capable.' IT admins and MDM vendors must update detection logic to avoid OOBE failures, using the +1 marker to decide when to safely push the Restore CSP. Refreshing images with the required OOBE updates and piloting the logic are critical steps to prevent help-desk escalations.
Microsoft Drops Kerberos Compatibility Workarounds September 10: What You Must Do
Microsoft will permanently remove the temporary registry workarounds for Kerberos strong certificate binding on September 10, 2025. Any service still relying on weak certificate-to-account mappings will break authentication. Administrators must inventory, audit, and remediate certificate-based authentication flows immediately to avoid widespread outages.