Voice Access
The latest Voice Access coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
End of an Era: Microsoft Retires Live Tiles, Maps, and 5 Other Windows Features—Here's What’s Next
The July 2025 deadline for Windows Maps is no longer a distant rumor. Microsoft confirmed the app will receive a final update that renders it nonfunctional and yanks it from the Microsoft Store. That...
Windows 11 Fluid Dictation Hands-On: On-Device AI Makes Speech-to-Text Smarter, but Hardware-Locked
Microsoft shipped Windows 11 Insider Preview builds 26220.5790 (Dev) and 26120.5790 (Beta) under KB5065779, and the headline feature is Fluid Dictation – an on-device AI engine inside Voice Access...
Microsoft Gives Windows 11 Insiders Fluid Dictation and External Webcam AI, Prioritizing Intel Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft’s latest Insider preview builds for Windows 11 are delivering a pair of practical AI upgrades that have been on many users’ wish lists: fluid dictation that cleans up your speech in...
Hands-Free Gets Smarter: Windows 11 Tests On-Device AI Dictation and Camera Upgrades
Microsoft is pushing a significant voice input overhaul to Windows 11 Insiders, blending on-device AI dictation with expanded camera effects—but you’ll need a Copilot+ PC to join the experiment....
Microsoft Unlocks Studio Effects for USB Webcams in Latest Windows 11 Preview
Microsoft is taking a major step to eliminate one of the most persistent annoyances for Windows users who rely on external webcams: the inability to apply Windows Studio Effects—the suite of...
Microsoft Ships Insider Builds 26220 and 26120 with On-Device Fluid Dictation and Expanded Camera Effects
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Windows 11 Build 26220.5790 Adds Fluid AI Dictation and Secondary Camera Effects for Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5790 (KB5065779) to the Dev Channel on September 5, 2025, packing a trio of AI-driven enhancements for Copilot+ PCs alongside targeted fixes...
Crossville Community Workshop Brings Windows 11 Accessibility Tools to New Users
A PC Users Group in Crossville, Tennessee, is about to host a hands-on session showing neighbors how to unlock Windows 11’s built-in accessibility tools. The meeting transforms a routine community...
Windows 11 Introduces Voice Access Custom Vocabulary Builder for Enhanced Accessibility
Windows 11 has rapidly cemented its place as a leader in desktop accessibility, distinguishing itself not only through built-in features but also via a commitment to continuous innovation shaped by...
In-Depth Review of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710: Accessibility, Performance, and Community Insights
With the debut of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676), Microsoft reaffirms its steady cadence of iterative OS innovation. The Dev Channel has again become a playground for fresh...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702: AI Integration, Accessibility, and System Resilience Enhancements
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702 (KB5062653) stands as a major landmark in Microsoft’s ongoing journey to evolve Windows for power users, professionals, and everyday enthusiasts....
Windows 11 Build 27898 Deep Dive: A Look at Quick Machine Recovery, Accessibility, and More
Microsoft is continuing its rapid development pace for Windows 11, pushing a feature-rich new build, 27898, to the adventurous users in the Canary Channel. This latest release isn't just a collection...