battery percentage

Winsage
February 26, 2025
The rollout of the new battery indicator for Windows 11 has been temporarily halted due to issues with color display and compatibility with the lock screen. Microsoft plans to resume the rollout once these issues are resolved but has not provided a specific timeline. Users are advised to consider third-party tools for monitoring battery percentage in the meantime.
Winsage
February 25, 2025
Microsoft has paused the rollout of a redesigned battery indicator for Windows 11 to address unforeseen issues. The new indicator features an increased size for better readability, a color-coded system (green for charging, yellow for energy-saving mode, and red for low battery), and the ability to display the battery percentage next to the indicator. Users can disable the battery percentage option in Settings. The timeline for resuming the rollout is unclear, but users can access some features through third-party applications like the updated Battery Flyout.
Winsage
February 25, 2025
Microsoft is enhancing the battery icon for Windows 11, while the third-party application "Battery Flyout" by Michał Łeptuch provides deeper insights into battery health. The app allows users to toggle power modes and offers detailed charts of battery usage over time. Recently, Battery Flyout received an update that includes a functional power slider on ARM64 devices, the ability to generate a comprehensive battery report, minor stability and performance enhancements, and new settings for customizing the tray icon style. Battery Flyout can display battery percentage, a feature currently being tested in Windows 11. Michał Łeptuch is also known for developing other applications like Calendar Flyout and Fluent Emoji Gallery, among others, to enhance the Windows 11 experience.
Winsage
February 19, 2025
Microsoft has introduced an enhanced battery indicator in the Windows 11 Release Preview build version 26100.3321. The new feature includes a color-coded system for battery status: a green icon indicates charging, a yellow icon signals energy-saving mode (activated at 20% battery or less), and a red icon alerts users to low battery levels. Users can also display the battery percentage in the system tray by enabling the “Battery Percentage” option in Settings > Power & battery. The update is being rolled out gradually, so not all users will see it immediately. Other features included in the rollout are file sharing via the taskbar and improvements to Windows Spotlight. Resources are available for users interested in the Windows Insider Program.
Winsage
February 3, 2025
Microsoft is developing several enhancements for Windows 11, with some features currently available in preview builds or requiring activation. 1. Improved Auto HDR: Available to all Windows Insiders, this feature will enable automatic HDR streaming for HDR-capable displays. 2. Small Taskbar Buttons: Code snippets indicate that Microsoft is exploring the return of smaller taskbar buttons, though it is not yet functional. 3. Gamepad Keyboard: Available to Windows Insiders, this feature allows typing using standard gamepad controls. 4. New Start Menu Layouts: Requires activation of hidden feature IDs; new "Category" and "Grid" views are in development. 5. 6 GHz Hotspots: Requires activation of hidden feature IDs; laptops with Wi-Fi 7 support will soon be able to create 6 GHz hotspots. 6. Redesigned Battery Indicator: Available to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, this redesign will include battery percentage in the tray area. 7. File Explorer Improvements: Currently turned off, this will allow users to open links in new tabs instead of new windows. 8. New PC Spec Cards: Available for testing in the Insider Program, this feature consolidates essential PC specifications into one location. 9. New Share UI: Requires activation of hidden feature IDs; this will allow users to drag files to a dedicated tray for easy sharing. 10. AI-Powered Windows Search: Available for testing in the Insider Program and requires dedicated hardware, this feature will use natural language processing for easier file searches.
Winsage
February 3, 2025
Microsoft is testing a battery percentage icon for the taskbar in Windows 11, with no confirmed release date. Users can currently use alternative applications like Battery Bar to display battery levels. Battery Bar allows users to position the battery icon and percentage on their screen, with specific installation steps for Windows 11. For Windows 10, it can be installed on the taskbar with limited customization. Other applications, such as Battery Percentage Icon from the Microsoft Store, also provide battery percentage display but may have startup issues on Windows 11.
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