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The latest Windowed Mode coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Spotify Becomes First Test of Android-to-Windows Handoff in Windows 11 Build 26200.5761
Microsoft shipped a new Insider Preview build this week that transforms how Windows users – and Spotify listeners – move between their phone and PC. Build 26200.5761, delivered as KB5064093 to...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Canary Now Records Single App Windows — But No Dynamic Tracking
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Microsoft Delivers One-Click Spotify Resume from Android to Windows 11 in New Insider Builds
Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels received a substantial new build this week, headlined by a feature that finally closes the gap between phone and PC for millions of Spotify users....
KB5064093 Beta Build Puts Battery Percent on Windows 11 Lock Screen, Debuts Spotify Cross-Device Resume
Microsoft’s latest Beta Channel flight, KB5064093 (build 26120.5761), landed on August 22, 2025, with a trio of quality-of-life upgrades that punch above their weight: a redesigned battery icon...
Snipping Tool’s screen recording now locks onto individual windows — no more manual cropping
Microsoft’s Snipping Tool just got a lot smarter about screen recording. In the latest Windows 11 Insider Beta build 26120.5761 (KB5064093) and a parallel update to the Release Preview Channel, the...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26200.5761 Introduces Click to Do Freeform Selection and Snipping Tool Window Recording
Microsoft shipped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (KB5064093) to the Dev Channel on August 22, 2025, delivering a targeted set of Copilot‑era AI enhancements, visual polish, and...
Snipping Tool v11.2507.14.0 Tests Window-Pick Video Capture for Windows 11 Insiders
Windows Insiders on the Canary and Dev channels can now record a specific app window using the Snipping Tool, thanks to a fresh update that introduces window-select video capture. Microsoft shipped...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Can Now Record Just One App Window, But There's a Catch
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 Insiders a reason to retire their screen-cropping reflex: Snipping Tool version 11.2507.14.0 now records a specific application window, not just a manual rectangle. The...
Snipping Tool Now Records App Windows, AI-Powered ‘Perfect Screenshot’ on Deck
Microsoft has quietly upgraded its Snipping Tool in the latest Windows 11 Canary build to record specific application windows, addressing a long-standing friction point for anyone who creates...
Snipping Tool 11.2507.14.0 Adds Window-Aware Recording, but Dynamic Tracking Still Missing
A new test build of the Windows 11 Snipping Tool finally lets you snap your video recording to an application window instead of forcing a freehand rectangle. Version 11.2507.14.0, currently rolling...
Windows 11 Build 27924 Delivers Copilot+ AI Powers, but Crashes and Credential Losses Test Insider Patience
Microsoft’s latest Canary-channel release, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924, pushes the boundaries of on-device AI integration while serving as a stark reminder of the volatility inherent in...
AI, cloud, and hardware XP boosts yield 12-28% FPS gains in Windows 11
In 2025, Windows 11 continues to redefine PC gaming with advanced XP boost technologies that go beyond nostalgic RPG references. These performance enhancements now encompass system-wide...