Winsage
October 17, 2026
Microsoft invited participants from various Windows Insider preview channels to engage with the latest preview updates for Windows 11, dated October 16. The updates are categorized by channel with distinct build versions:
- Beta Channel: Build 26220.9739 (26H2), Build 28020.3262 (26H1)
- Experimental Channel: Build 26340.9750 (26H2), Build 28120.3272 (26H1)
- Release Preview Channel: Build 26200.9807 / 26300.9807 (25H2/26H2), Build 28000.3351 (26H1)
The update introduces new Windows 11 devices powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark chip and includes two significant feature updates:
1. An updated Xbox Mode Game Tasks View in the Beta and Experimental Channels, featuring a new navigation bar for quick access to exit desktop and power options.
2. An automatic brightness adjustment for Windows Hello facial recognition in the Experimental Channel, which increases screen brightness during login in low-light conditions. Users can enable this feature in "Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Facial recognition (Windows Hello)."