Exploring the Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25915: Modernized Features and Enhanced User Experience

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25915 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update includes new features such as a modernized File Explorer Home, Address Bar, and Details Pane, passwordless improvements, and more. The new Outlook for Windows is now an inbox app, and improvements have been made to refresh rate logic for different monitors.Bullet Points:

Introducing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25915

Microsoft recently announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25915, promising a host of new features and improvements for tech enthusiasts.

What’s New in Build 25915?

The latest build brings several new features from the Dev Channel, including a modernized File Explorer Home, Address Bar, and Details Pane. It also introduces passwordless improvements, a never combined mode on the taskbar, and more.

“This build includes new features from the Dev Channel, such as modernized File Explorer Home, Address Bar, and Details Pane, passwordless improvements (passkey), never combined mode on the taskbar, and more.”

The New Outlook for Windows

Starting with this build, the new Outlook for Windows Preview is now an inbox app. This allows users to connect work and personal emails, calendars, and contacts in one secure place.

“With the new Outlook for Windows, you can connect work and personal emails, calendars, and contacts in one secure place.”

Changes and Improvements

Among the many improvements, the refresh rate logic has been enhanced to allow different refresh rates on different monitors. This is particularly helpful for refresh rate-dependent multitasking.

Fixes for Known Issues

This build also addresses several known issues. For instance, the issue that resulted in some Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel on ASUS devices losing network connectivity has been resolved.

For Developers

Developers can download the latest Windows Insider SDK for more granular access to the SDK and better integration in CI/CD pipelines. SDK flights are now published for both the Canary and Dev Channels.

Stay tuned for the upcoming Bug Bash in August, which will span the latest features available in preview builds across the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels.

  • New features include modernized File Explorer Home, Address Bar, and Details Pane, passwordless improvements, and more.
  • The new Outlook for Windows is now an inbox app, allowing users to connect work and personal emails, calendars, and contacts in one secure place.
  • Improved refresh rate logic allows different refresh rates on different monitors, aiding refresh rate-dependent multitasking.
  • Fixes have been implemented for known issues, including network connectivity loss on Ethernet-connected devices after updating.
  • Developers can download the latest Windows Insider SDK for more granular access to the SDK and better integration in CI/CD pipelines.
  • From the Windows Blog