In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Beta Channel, which is Build 22635.3720.
Microsoft is making some changes to the Beta Channel:
- They will no longer release 2 different builds for the Beta Channel, and everyone will now be on the same build
- Insiders who want all the new features will need to toggle on the get the latest updates as they are available setting in Windows Update
- Features will be tested in 2 different ways: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned ON the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available and then new features, improvements, and fixes gradually rolling out to everyone in the Beta Channel.
New Narrator and Voice Access Features
Microsoft is introducing some Features that will improve both the Narrator App and Voice Access:
- Narrator users can now use voice access to dictate text hands-free
- Auto Restart for Voice Access
- New Voice Access Command for Windows Search
Search on the Taskbar
Microsoft is beginning to roll out the ability to share local files directly from within the search results shown in the search box on the taskbar.
Windows Share
If you are in China and turn on nearby sharing, you will receive a notification asking to allow turning on Wi-Fi and or Bluetooth should these settings be off as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are required to be enabled for nearby sharing to work.
New Copilot App
Microsoft is introducing the Copilot* experience on Windows as an app that will be pinned to the taskbar. This enables users to get the benefits of a traditional app experience, including the ability to resize, move, and snap the window.
New Suggested Replies in Phone Link
With Suggested Replies, you’ll see 3 contextually relevant reply bubbles to choose from when you receive a message. The feature is turned on by default, so you can start using it right away. Simply select a suggested reply and it’ll be sent immediately.
Fixes in this Build
File Explorer
- Fixed an issue where when pressing WIN + E, a screen reader might unexpectedly say a pane had focus, or focus may not be set within File Explorer at all.
- Fixed an issue which was causing CTRL + F to sometimes not start a search in File Explorer.
- Fixed an issue where keyboard focus might get lost sometimes when doing Shift + Tab in File Explorer.
For more information about this Build, you can check this article from the Microsoft Blog.
For a more in-depth presentation of the New Build, you can watch the video below from the YouTube channel.
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