Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615 has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing support for USB 80Gbps, the latest generation USB standard. This build will initially be available on select devices with Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series mobile processors. Other updates include automatic opening of Copilot on widescreen devices and the ability to share URLs directly to various platforms via the Windows share window.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615: What’s New and Exciting
The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615 has been released to the Dev Channel, bringing with it a host of new features and improvements. This release is particularly exciting for tech enthusiasts as it introduces support for the latest USB standard, USB 80Gbps.
USB 80Gbps Support
Windows 11 now supports USB 80Gbps, a significant upgrade from the previous 40Gbps. This new standard is set to revolutionize high-performance displays, storage, and connectivity.
“We are excited to announce support for the latest generation USB standard, USB 80Gbps, in this build of Windows.”
It’s worth noting that this feature will initially be available on select devices based on the Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series mobile processors. Furthermore, it is fully backwards compatible with older generations of USB and Thunderbolt.
Changes and Improvements
Among the improvements is the automatic opening of Copilot on widescreen devices when Windows starts. This feature is currently being tested with some Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.
In addition, the Windows share window now supports the ability to share URLs directly to WhatsApp, Gmail, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Fixes
This build also addresses issues impacting Task Manager and Windows share window reliability for some insiders.
Known Issues
Despite the improvements, there are still some known issues with this build, including problems with Copilot in Windows and widgets.
For Developers
Developers can download the latest Windows Insider SDK at aka.ms/windowsinsidersdk. SDK NuGet packages are now also flighting at NuGet Gallery | WindowsSDK.
“You can download the latest Windows Insider SDK at aka.ms/windowsinsidersdk.”
In conclusion, the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615 brings exciting new features and improvements, particularly the support for USB 80Gbps. It’s a significant step forward in enhancing the user experience and performance of Windows 11.
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