In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Canary Channel, which is Build 26063.
New Wi-Fi 7 Support
Following the announcement by the Wi-Fi Alliance, Windows is adding support for Wi-Fi 7 for consumer access points with the current Insider Preview builds in the Canary and Dev Channels.
Highlighting some of Wi-Fi 7 new features:
- Multi-Link operation (MLO) allows devices to use multiple bands (2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and/or 6GHz) simultaneously to avoid network congestion and maintain connectivity.
- 320 MHz ultra-wide bandwidth in 6GHz doubles the speed to your devices and enables new possibilities for high bandwidth applications – and scenarios using such as AR/VR.
- 4096-QAM modulation increases the data transmission by 20% and improves the quality of video streaming, video conferencing, and more.
More info about the Wi-Fi 7 Support can be found in this article, from the Microsoft Blog.
New Copilot Features
- You can now ask Copilot in Windows to do 16 new actions, adding to the 13 already live. With Power Automate Desktop, you can also automate tasks. Microsoft began rolling these improvements out for Copilot in Windows to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel earlier this week.
- The Copilot actions on hover menu got a visual update in build 26063.
New Speak for Me UI
Microsoft also improved the UI for the Speak for Me Feature and you will now also be able to choose a natural voice, instead of your own voice.
App Updates
New Paint App
Microsoft is improving the Paint App, with a New Brush Size Slider on the left and also a New Layer that allows you to control the background. This Update was later removed, most likely due to an accidental release.
New Photos App
The Photos App has received some updates to help you remove objects from a Photo, using AI.
Fixes in this Build
- Fixed an issue causing some Insiders to experience an issue where the network icon in the system tray showed they didn’t have an internet connection when connected to some VPNs even though the internet connection was working. Those impact may have also seen some apps think there wasn’t an internet connection when there really was.
- The fix for the issue causing Build 26058 to not be listed under Settings > Windows Update > Update history like it should is making its way out. It may take another flight or two for builds to properly show up under Update History.
- Fixed a high hitting DWM crash in the last couple flights.
- Fixed an underlying issue with plug and play which may have impacted audio device setup in the last 2 builds. If you’re continuing to experience issues with audio not playing after this build, please file feedback under Devices and Drivers > Audio and sound in the Feedback Hub.
- Fixed an issue where typing too quickly in the Settings search box could result in the results not loading completely.
- Fixed an issue causing the three-finger touchpad gesture for middle mouse click (if you had enabled this in touchpad settings) to not work in some apps.
- Fixed an issue where attempted to use the Move option when you pressed ALT + Space was causing a window to resize instead of move.
- Fixed an issue for Insiders with multiple monitors, where opening a minimized window might result in the window appearing on the wrong monitor.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the clock in the taskbar to stop updating.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the taskbar icons to shift around under your mouse as you moved your mouse across the taskbar.
- Fixed an issue where the “Notify when apps request location” option in Settings under Privacy & Security > Location was reset after reboot.
- Fixed an issue that was causing the Windows Update page in Settings to unexpectedly flash messages sometimes (too quickly to read) in the previous flight.
For more info regarding Known Issues in 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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