New Features:
1. Fluid Dictation in Voice Access: This innovative feature enhances voice dictation by automatically correcting grammar, punctuation, and unnecessary filler words. It leverages on-device language models to ensure speed and privacy while currently supporting all English locales in various text applications.
2. Expanded Windows Studio Effects: Users can now use AI-powered camera enhancements on a wider range of devices, including external USB webcams and the laptop's rear camera, boosting the versatility of Windows Studio Effects.
Gradual Rollouts:
- Agent Experience in Settings: A new agent experience is being introduced in the Settings app for users whose primary display language is French.
- On-hover Actions in File Explorer Home: This update allows for quicker file management through actions like "Open file location" and "Ask Copilot about this file," although it currently requires a Microsoft account login.
Fixes and Improvements:
The update resolves several issues, such as:
- Reduced lag in various scenarios.
- Misalignment of app previews in the taskbar after resolution changes.
- Problems with context menus in File Explorer when switching views with certain applications.
- Issues with the temporary files scanning process in Settings.
Known Issues:
Despite the improvements, some bugs persist:
- Some devices may face a bugcheck during hibernation, prompting users to avoid this feature temporarily.
- The Shared section in File Explorer Home might appear empty for some users.
- Developers using PIX on Windows may encounter playback issues for GPU captures, with an update expected soon.
- Audio issues may arise for some Insiders, where sound stops working, and a workaround involving device driver updates is suggested.
- An investigation is ongoing regarding Xbox Controller connectivity issues via Bluetooth that could lead to system crashes.
In summary, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5790 enhances the user experience with innovative features and improvements, while also addressing various issues. Microsoft continues to engage with the Insider community to refine the Windows experience, and users are encouraged to provide feedback on their experiences with this build. Future updates will aim to resolve the known issues and further enhance performance and functionality
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5790 (Dev Channel) with Copilot+ improvements released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5790 for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, featuring several new features and improvements for Copilot+ PCs. Key highlights include fluid dictation in voice access and Windows Studio Effects on additional cameras, such as external USB webcams or laptop rear cameras. Additionally, changes are being rolled out to the Dev Channel, including a new agent experience in Settings and on-hover actions in File Explorer Home. The update also addresses various issues, including increased lag in scenarios and misaligned app preview windows in the taskbar, while several known issues remain under investigation.