A standout feature is the redesigned Start menu, which facilitates easier app access through a scrollable "All" section and a responsive layout tailored to different screen sizes. Additionally, Phone Link integration allows users to interact seamlessly with content from their smartphones.
Voice access has been significantly upgraded to include Fluid Dictation, which enhances real-time dictation by correcting grammar and punctuation, utilizing on-device small language models for faster and private processing. The Settings experience now supports Japanese for voice commands and has enhanced French support.
File Explorer has been improved with suggested files, highlighting frequently used or recently downloaded items. Users can also see commands like "Open file location" and "Ask Copilot" when hovering over files. The Taskbar now features colored icons to indicate charging states, a battery percentage display option, and thumbnail previews for open applications.
The lock screen has been updated to show battery icons with color indicators, while Microsoft 365 Copilot has been enhanced with a new page for users to explore its capabilities more effectively. The Windows setup process allows users to name their default user folder, and improvements have been made to the login experience to boost taskbar performance after sleep.
Microsoft has addressed various issues, including problems with Windows Update, app responsiveness, and content display in apps. The Administrator Protection Preview feature is also introduced, allowing admin users to execute functions with immediate privileges, though this feature is disabled by default and requires configuration through group policy or OMA-URI.
In summary, Windows 11 builds 26100.7015 and 26200.7015 provide substantial enhancements across various system components, including the Start menu, voice access, File Explorer, and the Taskbar, along with significant fixes for user-reported issues, ensuring a smoother and more efficient user experience. The rollout emphasizes Microsoft's commitment to improving accessibility, user interaction, and system reliability as they continue to gather feedback from Insiders for future updates
Windows 11 Builds 26100.7015 and 26200.7015 (Release Preview Channel) released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build updates (26100.7015 and 26200.7015) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, which includes improvements for both gradual and normal rollout. The updates introduce several new features, including a redesigned Start menu with improved accessibility options and Phone Link integration, as well as enhancements to voice access, settings, and File Explorer. Other notable improvements include the addition of colored icons on the taskbar, simplified overlays, and an option to turn on battery percentage display, as well as fixes for various issues related to apps, browsers, and Windows Update. Additionally, Microsoft has added several new features, including Click to Do with Copilot integration and Administrator Protection Preview, which can be enabled via OMA-URI or group policy.
Windows 11 Builds 26100.7015 and 26200.7015 (Release Preview Channel) released @ NT Compatible
