Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25947 Canary Channel Windows Insider Blog
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In this video, I will talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25947 for the Canary Channel. This build is part of the Windows 11 version 22H2, which is expected to be released later this year. I will show you some of the new features and improvements that this build brings, such as:
- The new **Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)** that lets you run Linux applications and tools on Windows 11 with faster performance and better compatibility.
- The new **Microsoft Edge** browser that has a new tab design, a new vertical tabs feature, and a new Collections feature that helps you organize your web content.
- The new **Snap Layouts** and **Snap Groups** features that help you arrange your windows in different layouts and switch between them easily.
- The new **Widgets** panel that lets you access personalized news, weather, calendar, and more with a swipe from the left edge of the screen.
- The improved **Taskbar** that now supports multiple monitors and has a new **Focus Assist** button to help you minimize distractions.
- The redesigned **Settings** app that has a more modern and intuitive interface, with new categories and subcategories.
- The enhanced **File Explorer** that has a new context menu, new icons, and new keyboard shortcuts.
- The updated Microsoft Store that has a new look and feel, with more apps and games available, including Android apps through the **Windows Subsystem for Android**.
I will also share with you some of the known issues and fixes that this build has, such as:
- The issue with the Start menu not launching when using a pen on a touch device.
- The issue with some apps crashing or hanging when resizing them on a high-DPI monitor.
- The issue with the taskbar preview thumbnails not rendering correctly on some devices.
- The fix for the Bluetooth audio devices not working after waking up from sleep or hibernate.
- The fix for the screen flickering when using HDR mode on some devices.
If you want to try out this build, you need to join the Windows Insider Program and opt in to the Canary Channel. You can do that by going to Settings then Update & Security then Windows Insider Program and following the instructions. Make sure you back up your data before installing any preview builds, as they may contain bugs and errors.
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