Microsoft’s June 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates
In a significant move for users of Windows 11, Microsoft has unveiled its June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, targeting versions 25H2, 24H2, and the newly introduced 26H1. The latter version is specifically tailored for new PCs equipped with ARM chips from Qualcomm, with Nvidia support on the horizon.
A standout addition in this update is the shared audio feature, which promises to enhance the user experience by allowing two individuals to enjoy the same audio stream from one PC simultaneously. This functionality is contingent upon the use of devices that support Bluetooth LE audio broadcast technology. Additionally, the update introduces the capability for multiple applications to access the camera stream concurrently, a welcome enhancement for multitaskers.
Below are the key features that users can expect as they install the KB5094126 update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2:
- Shared audio: Users can now listen together using Bluetooth LE audio accessories, easily activated from the Quick Settings panel in the taskbar.
- NPU usage in Task Manager: For devices equipped with NPUs, Task Manager now displays optional columns for NPU and NPU Engine on the Processes, Users, and Details pages, along with dedicated and shared memory metrics.
- Multi-App Camera support: Multiple Windows applications can now simultaneously access the camera stream, enhancing versatility in usage.
- Magnifier improvements: The accessibility feature has been refined to provide clearer announcements when used with a screen reader, alongside support for magnifying permitted protected content.
- User folder name choice: During setup, users can now customize the names of their user folders on the Device Name page.
- Windows Search improvements: The search functionality has been optimized to locate local files with just two characters entered.
- Performance improvements: This update introduces a “Low Latency Profile” that enhances app launch speeds and core shell experiences, including the Start menu, Search, and Action Center, by temporarily boosting CPU speeds for background processes.
Moreover, this update addresses a critical security concern by patching a BitLocker security bypass vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑45585), which could potentially allow attackers to circumvent BitLocker Device Encryption via the Windows Recovery Environment. Although this vulnerability, dubbed “YellowKey,” has been publicly disclosed, Microsoft assures that it is not currently being exploited.
For those using the KB5095051 patch for Windows 11 version 26H1, it introduces support for shared audio over Bluetooth LE while primarily incorporating features from last month’s Patch Tuesday update for versions 25H2 and 24H2. Notable inclusions from the previous update are the new Xbox mode, Drop tray features, AI agents on the taskbar, and expanded support for various archiving formats in File Explorer.
