Release Preview
The latest Release Preview coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Release Preview Insiders get built-in network speed test on Windows 11 taskbar.
Microsoft is quietly integrating a one-click internet speed test directly into the Windows 11 taskbar's network menu, a move that places essential connectivity diagnostics where users most frequently...
Sysmon security tool debuts alongside Emoji 16.0 in Windows 11 Release Preview build KB5043080
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Release Preview build (KB5043080) offers a substantial glimpse into the upcoming 24H2 feature drop, delivering a measured package of quality-of-life enhancements that...
Windows 11 Release Preview Update: Sysmon, QMR, and Enterprise Features Analyzed
Microsoft has rolled out significant updates to the Windows 11 Release Preview Channel with Builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 (KB5077241), introducing a blend of user-facing improvements and...
Windows 11 KB5074105 Update Fixes File Explorer, Adds SAC Toggle in Release Preview
Microsoft has quietly rolled out optional Release Preview update KB5074105 for Windows 11, delivering a pragmatic package that addresses a persistent File Explorer reliability issue while introducing...
Android-to-PC activity handoff lands in Windows 11 Release Preview build.
Microsoft's long-promised Cross-Device Resume feature for Windows 11 has taken a significant step toward general availability, moving into the Release Preview channel with improved functionality that...
Windows 11 Cross Device Resume Expands: Spotify & Copilot Docs Get Android-to-PC Continuity
Microsoft has taken a significant step toward realizing the seamless cross-device ecosystem that Windows users have long anticipated. The latest expansion of Windows 11's Cross Device Resume feature...
KB5074105 delivers MIDI 2.0 and cross-device resume to Windows 11 Release Preview builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701.
Microsoft has released KB5074105 to Windows Insider Release Preview channels, delivering builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701 with a focused set of enhancements for creators, accessibility improvements,...
Microsoft's Cross-Device Resume Expands to Android, Enabling Seamless Windows 11 Handoff
Microsoft's quietly evolving Cross-Device Resume feature, which allows users to \"pick up where you left off\" between mobile devices and Windows PCs, has taken a significant step beyond its...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26300 & Copilot+ Updates: What's New for Testers
Microsoft has unleashed a significant wave of updates across its Windows Insider Program, marking a pivotal moment in the development of Windows 11. The most notable change is the advancement of the...
Windows 11 Moment 3 Update: Voice Access, New Features & User Reactions
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 feature update, known as \"Moment 3,\" has arrived through the KB5027303 cumulative update for the Release Preview channel, bringing significant accessibility...
Windows 11 25H2 Rollout Expands: AVX on Arm, Market Signals & December Patch Insights
Microsoft's December 2024 update cycle presented a complex picture of Windows 11's evolution, blending significant technical advancements with ongoing market challenges. The week saw the Windows 11...
KB5070311 patches critical LSASS flaw, refines Copilot+ AI, and polishes UI in latest Win11 Release Preview.
Microsoft has rolled out a significant Release Preview update for Windows 11, designated KB5070311, targeting both the 24H2 and 25H2 servicing tracks. This update, pushed on December 1, 2025, brings...