On October 30, 2026, Microsoft released five new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds across various version families, enhancing the redesigned Windows Search with features like inline sliders for system settings and Phone Link integration for calls and texts. Users can now manage camera, microphone, and location permissions on an app-by-app basis for classic desktop programs, while businesses can keep Feedback Hub submissions private using a new Intune policy. The updates indicate ongoing parallel development, with builds spanning current and future platforms, and highlight the importance of refining the Search function, which is widely used in Windows. Additionally, all five builds contained a note about rolling back certain loading spinners due to a bug, suggesting the need for further adjustments
Microsoft Releases 5 New Windows 11 Builds with Expanded Search and Per-App Permissions
Microsoft pushed five new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to the Beta and Experimental channels on October 30, 2026, spanning four version families from the current 25H2 all the way to Future Platforms. The biggest story is the continued expansion of the redesigned Windows Search, which gained inline sliders for system settings, Phone Link integration for calls and texts, and richer file and web results. A permission upgrade lets users manage camera, microphone, and location access one app at a time for classic desktop programs, and businesses can keep Feedback Hub submissions private through a new Intune policy.
