Today, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2129 and 22631.2129 to the Beta Channel, launching a series of exciting new features to improve the user experience. Among the newly introduced elements is the Windows Copilot Preview, an AI-powered tool initially introduced during the Build conference back in May. Accessible to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel via a controlled feature rollout, the Windows Copilot delivers an integrated UI experience. It interacts seamlessly with your desktop content, facilitating a wide range of requests, from toggling ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode to summarizing website content.
Voice access has been upgraded to include more areas of the PC, including Text Correction
However, the latest updates are not solely targeted at AI enhancements. Developers are set to benefit from Dev Drive, a new storage volume designed to boost performance for key developer workloads. Based on Resilient File System (ReFS) technology, it includes features enabling developers to effectively manage performance and security profiles. Moreover, Performance mode, a new feature of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, has been introduced specifically for Dev Drive to minimize impact on developer workloads.
Additional updates include Narrator enhancements to optimize user interaction with Excel, providing a more efficient reading experience. Users also gain a more streamlined text authoring experience through voice access, with new “correction” and “spell that” commands to improve text dictation accuracy. Furthermore, voice access now operates in more areas in Windows, allowing users to log in to their PC and access other areas on the Lock screen using their voice.
As Microsoft continues to refine and expand on these previews, these updates provide a promising glimpse into the future of Windows. Please note that the current releases are not yet available for all insiders in the Beta Channel, but will gradually be rolled out in the coming weeks.
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