“Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977 is now available in the Canary Channel. The update introduces Bluetooth LE Audio support for hearing aids, and new controls for managing app access to Wi-Fi networks for location services. The build also improves accessibility and privacy.”

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977: What’s New?

Windows Insiders, it’s time to get excited. The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977 has been released to the Canary Channel, bringing with it some significant updates.

Bluetooth® LE Audio for Improved Accessibility

Windows has taken a giant leap forward in accessibility with the inclusion of Bluetooth® Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) technology support. This technology is a game-changer for customers using the latest hearing aids.

“We’re excited to announce that Windows has taken a significant step forward in accessibility by supporting the use of hearing aids equipped with the latest Bluetooth® Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) technology.”

With this feature, users can directly pair, stream audio, and take calls on their Windows PCs with LE Audio support. Additionally, we can expect more capabilities for the hearing aids experience on Windows in upcoming flights.

Windows Location Improvements

Another major update is the introduction of new controls for managing which apps have access to the list of Wi-Fi networks around you. This could potentially be used to determine your location.

These settings can be accessed by navigating to Settings > Privacy & security > Location. Furthermore, a new prompt has been added that will appear the first time an app attempts to access your location or Wi-Fi information.

“To simplify the process of sharing your location with trusted apps, we have also added a new prompt that will appear the first time an app attempts to access your location or Wi-Fi information.”

Keeping You Informed and In Control

Once you have granted permission, apps that use location or Wi-Fi information will now appear in Recent activity on the Location page. The location icon will show in the taskbar while the app is in use. This will help you better monitor when apps are using this information.

These updates are just the tip of the iceberg, with more exciting features expected in the coming months. So, stay tuned!

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977 introduces Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) technology, enabling direct pairing, audio streaming, and call taking on Windows PCs with LE Audio support.

Future updates will introduce additional capabilities for the hearing aids experience on Windows, such as controlling audio presets directly within Windows settings.

New controls have been added to manage which apps have access to the list of Wi-Fi networks around you, which could be used to determine your location.

A new prompt has been added that appears the first time an app attempts to access your location or Wi-Fi information, simplifying the process of sharing your location with trusted apps.

Apps that use location or Wi-Fi information will now appear in Recent activity on the Location page, and the location icon will show in the taskbar while the app is in-use, helping users better monitor when apps are using this information.

From the Windows Blog

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