Abhay Venkatesh
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Windows 11 build 22000.168 for Beta and Dev channels adds new Microsoft 365 widget, more
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 22000.168 to the Beta and Dev channels today. This build adds a new Microsoft 365 widget for enterprise users, among other bug fixes and more. → Read More
Microsoft to drop support for Office Android apps on Chrome OS next month
Microsoft today said that it will stop supporting its Office suite of apps for Android on Chrome OS starting September 18, redirecting them to the web versions. Android users are not affected. → Read More
The final Edge 94 build for the Dev channel brings a few new features and many fixes
Microsoft has released Edge Dev build 94.0.992.1, the final Edge 94 build for the Dev channel. There is support for a download popup for PWAs, a few new APIs for WebView2, and a bunch of bug fixes. → Read More
Microsoft announces next major Flight Simulator update, multiplayer racing, and more
As part of its gamescom 2021 showcase, Microsoft announced World Update VI for Flight Simulator, coming next month. The firm is also adding Air Races, bringing competitive multiplayer flights. → Read More
Windows 11 build 22000.160 heads to Dev and Beta channels with a new Clock app and more
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build that is heading to both Dev and Release Preview Insiders. Build 22000.160 brings a new Clock app and a change to Windows Update for some users. → Read More
Microsoft releases the first-ever Windows 11 ISO images
Microsoft today released ISOs for Windows 11 build 22000.132. This allows Dev and Beta channel users to clean install Windows 11 builds without having to start from the last available Windows 10 ISOs. → Read More
Microsoft teases an updated Paint app for Windows 11
Microsoft's Panos Panay has posted a teaser video showing off a redesigned Paint app for Windows 11. This is part of the firm's effort to modernize various in-box apps in Windows 11 before launch. → Read More
Windows 10 21H2 build 19044.1200 out for Release Preview Insiders, brings new features
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 21H2 build that contains the promised features slated to make it to that OS. The build is rolling out to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. → Read More
Google's Pixel 5a 5G is official, sports an IP67 rating and a large battery
Google today officially announced the Pixel 5a 5G. The device brings some improvements over the 4a 5G, including an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, a larger display, and more. → Read More
Windows 11 gets a new, unified Snipping Tool, updated Mail and Calculator apps
Windows 11 build 22000.132 brings a new, unified Snipping Tool, and updated Calculator, Mail and Calendar apps that are receiving a refreshed UI. These are rolling out to Dev channel users. → Read More
Here are all the known issues in Windows 11 build 22000.132
Windows 11 build 22000.132 is out with Teams chat for all Insiders and a few new in-box apps for Dev channel users. As usual, there are also a bunch of known issues that users must be aware of. → Read More
Windows 11 build 22000.132 for the Dev and Beta channels brings new in-box apps, more
Today, Dev and Beta channel Insiders are receiving Windows 11 build 22000.132 that brings with it the Teams chat feature for all users, new Snipping Tool, Mail and Calendar apps, and more. → Read More
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are now official
Samsung has taken the wraps off its Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 devices at the firm's Unpacked event. The Z Fold3 sports the company's first under-display camera, among other improvements. → Read More
This week's Edge Dev build brings Sleeping Tabs improvements and more
Microsoft's weekly Edge Dev build is out and it contains improvements to Sleeping Tabs, including an option to set tabs to sleep in less than a minute, a few other features, and a bunch of bug fixes. → Read More
Windows 7 and 8.1 Patch Tuesday updates are out, here's what's new
Along with Windows 10, cumulative updates are rolling out to Windows 8.1 and eligible Windows 7 users. There are fixes for the recent vulnerabilities, along with the usual crop of improvements. → Read More
Windows 10 Patch Tuesday updates are now live, here's everything that's fixed
As usual, Microsoft is rolling out cumulative updates to all supported Windows versions. The update this month brings a permanent fix for the PrintNightmare issue, among other bug fixes. → Read More
Microsoft will unify its OneNote apps for Windows into a single solution
Microsoft today announced that it will unify its OneNote apps by adding features to the desktop versions and eventually bringing it up to parity with the UWP version over the course of the year. → Read More
Here are the known issues in Windows 11 build 22000.120
Windows 11 build 22000.120 is out to the Dev and Beta channels today. It brings UI improvements, a new Family widget, and much more. There are also a bunch of known issues that the firm has listed. → Read More
Windows 11 build 22000.120 out for the Dev and Beta channels, adds a new Family widget
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 22000.120 to both Dev and Beta channels. The release brings with it a new family widget, a bunch of UI and usability tweaks, and a ton of fixes. → Read More
Microsoft releases the first Edge 94 build for the Dev channel with a few new features
Just after releasing the first Edge 93 build for the Beta channel, Edge 94 is heading to the Dev channel today. Being the first build for a major version, features are light, but there are also fixes. → Read More