In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Beta Channel, which is Build 22635.4655.
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 Start Menu Change
Microsoft is improving the filtering for recommended websites on the Start menu based on feedback from Windows Insiders so that they show the highest quality sites based on your own browsing history.
Spotlight on the Lockscreen
Microsoft is trying out a few different treatments for the top right hotspot (“Like the image that you see”) on the lock screen. You can now learn more about the spotlight image on your lock screen by clicking on the “Like icon” that takes you to the Spotlight landing page.
Spotlight on the Desktop
They are beginning to roll out some changes to the Desktop Spotlight icon interaction model for Windows Insiders. You can now quickly and easily discover more information about your background image by simply hovering over or clicking on the “Learn about this picture” icon on your desktop.
New Windows Share
When you share links or web content using the Windows share window, you will see a visual preview for that content.
New Taskbar Icon
This Build also bring the Emoji and more button in the Taskbar System Tray, with different options to show it on the taskbar.
Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview)
Game Assist is the first in-game browser that delivers a rich gaming-centric browsing experience—including access to your browser data from your PC and mobile devices. Game Assist is a special version of Microsoft Edge that’s optimized for PC gaming and can appear on top of your game in Game Bar. It’s game-aware and will suggest tips and guides for what you’re playing. It also shares the same browser data with Edge on your PC so the information you care about is always accessible while you play, including your favorites, history, cookies, form fills, and more. Check out this blog post for more details and how to get started using Game Assist!
Fix in this Build
Taskbar
- Fixed an issue where the window previews weren’t showing when hovering over certain open apps in the taskbar.
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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