The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23526 has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing several changes and improvements. The build offers updated tooltips for files without rich thumbnail previews, enhanced Cast flyout in Quick Settings, and significant Narrator improvements. Fixes have also been made to the Start menu and Taskbar & System Tray.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23526: What’s New?
Windows Insiders, brace yourselves for the latest release: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23526. This release comes with a plethora of changes and improvements, specifically designed to enhance your user experience.
General Updates
Starting with the general updates, the expiration date for Insider Preview builds flighted to the Dev Channel has been updated to September 15, 2024, starting with Build 23526. This ensures that you stay updated with the latest build in the Dev Channel.
“The expiration date for Insider Preview builds flighted to the Dev Channel has been updated to 9/15/2024 starting with Build 23526.”
Start Menu Improvements
Moving on to the Start menu, files without rich thumbnail previews will no longer show a blank preview area. This is part of the work for rich thumbnail previews (tooltips) for cloud files on Start that began rolling out with Build 23511.
Cast Updates
Building off the Cast improvements introduced with Build 23516, the Cast flyout in Quick Settings has received additional support. This will assist you in troubleshooting device discovery and other casting issues.
Narrator Enhancements
Significant improvements have been made to the Narrator. The default verbosity level has been changed from 2 to 3, which will now announce “Immediate Context Name and Type”. This will allow users to better understand the focused control. Additionally, Narrator users are unblocked for typing Traditional Chinese characters in Windows with the addition of a Traditional Chinese dictionary for detailed reading.
Fixes and Improvements
Several bugs have been fixed, including an issue that was making the System label in Start’s all apps list the wrong color in high contrast themes. Taskbar loading issues for some Insiders when logging into their PC after installing the previous build have also been addressed.
“Fixed an issue that was making the System label in Start’s all apps list the wrong color in high contrast themes.”
In conclusion, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23526 brings a host of improvements and fixes, making your user experience smoother and more efficient. Stay updated to enjoy these benefits!
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