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AppWizard

August 25, 2025

Windows 11 tests new feature for resuming Android apps on your PC

Microsoft has released a test version of Windows 11, known as version KB5064093 or Windows Insider Preview Build 26200.5761, which includes a feature that allows users to resume applications from their Android phones on their PCs, starting with Spotify. When a song or podcast is playing on Spotify on a smartphone, a notification appears on the PC's taskbar, enabling users to transfer playback to the Spotify app on Windows 11. If the Spotify app is not installed on the PC, it will be automatically downloaded from the Microsoft Store. To use this feature, both devices must be logged into the same Spotify account, Bluetooth must be enabled on the PC, and the Link to Windows app must be installed and running on the phone. This feature is currently in testing within the Dev and Beta channels of Windows 11, with no confirmed timeline for its rollout to the stable version or for additional apps to adopt similar capabilities.

Winsage

August 23, 2025

Windows 11 to get Android App continuity feature

Microsoft is testing a feature in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 that allows users to resume Android apps, starting with Spotify, on their PCs. When a user pauses playback on their Android device, a “Resume alert” appears on the Windows 11 taskbar, enabling automatic resumption of playback on the Spotify desktop app. If the app is not installed, it can be easily downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Users need to enable mobile device access on their PC, link their Android phone via the Link to Windows app, and ensure they are signed into the same Spotify account on both devices to utilize this feature. Microsoft is also inviting app developers to integrate with the Resume API for broader app continuity in the future. Additional enhancements in this build include new battery icons, touch gesture improvements, and various bug fixes.

Winsage

August 23, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5761 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5761 (KB5064093) has been released to the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features such as seamless app resumption from Android phones to PCs, allowing users to continue using apps like Spotify on their PC. The battery icons on the lock screen have been redesigned for better clarity. Enhancements for Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs include a touch-friendly entry point. Improvements in the Settings agent provide direct navigation links. Automatic Super Resolution has simplified settings controls on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. A new keyboard shortcut for inserting En dash and Em dash has been introduced. Recent updates allow pinning favorite apps in the Windows share window. Fixes include performance improvements in the Settings app and enhancements to Windows Hello recognition. Known issues include problems with Recall functionality in the EEA and bug checks with Xbox Controllers via Bluetooth. An update for Snipping Tool introduces window mode screen recording, allowing users to capture specific app windows.

AppWizard

August 23, 2025

Windows 11 Build 26200 Enables Android App Resumption on PCs

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 in the Dev Channel, allowing users to resume Android app sessions on Windows PCs through the Start menu for linked devices. This update enhances AI capabilities, particularly for devices with Copilot+ hardware, and introduces an upgraded energy saver mode. It addresses issues like intermittent crashes in File Explorer and improves compatibility with third-party antivirus software. The update encourages cross-platform app development and aims to streamline workflows in enterprise environments. Microsoft has noted potential audio glitches on certain hardware and is gathering user feedback for further improvements.

Winsage

August 23, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (KB5064093) is being released to the Dev Channel. New features include the ability to resume apps from an Android phone on a Windows 11 PC, specifically for Spotify, which allows users to continue playback seamlessly. Users need to enable access to their phone and set up the Link to Windows app to use this feature. Improvements to battery iconography on the lock screen have been made. New features for Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs include a touch-friendly invocation method. The agent in Settings now provides direct navigation links from search results. Automatic Super Resolution settings have been simplified for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. A new keyboard shortcut has been introduced for inserting En dashes and Em dashes. The Windows share window now allows pinning favorite apps. Fixes include performance enhancements for loading the apps list in Settings, resolving Windows Hello recognition issues, and improving gaming performance with overlays. Known issues involve Recall functionality in the EEA, visibility of the Shared section in File Explorer, unresponsiveness in Storage settings, and issues with Xbox Controllers via Bluetooth. Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel receive updates based on Windows 11, version 25H2, and features are rolled out gradually using Controlled Feature Rollout technology.

Winsage

August 23, 2025

Microsoft is still slowly chipping away at the Control Panel in Windows 11

Microsoft is gradually transitioning settings from the Control Panel to the Settings app in Windows 11, as seen in the latest Insider Preview Build 27928. This update includes new features such as the ability to add additional clocks, change time servers, and adjust date and time formatting within the Settings app. Users can also modify number and currency formats and enable Unicode UTF-8 for language support. The Control Panel continues to exist alongside the Settings app, with no clear timeline for the completion of the migration process. A fix was implemented for a crash issue in the Settings app related to adding a security key.

Winsage

August 22, 2025

Windows Dark Mode finally gets dark dialog boxes

Microsoft's latest Preview build of Windows 11, version 26100.5061, has unified the dark theme by updating dialog boxes for file copying and deletion to match the dark aesthetic. However, some elements, such as buttons and certain dialogs in File Explorer, still reflect the older light theme. This update is being tested in Preview channels, with a broader rollout expected in the Windows 11 25H2 update in the latter half of 2025. Additionally, the upcoming July release will feature a redesigned black blue screen of death (BSOD), replacing the traditional blue background and sad smiley face with a black design that displays the relevant error code and driver name.

Winsage

August 20, 2025

Windows 11’s dark mode remains a work in progress for Microsoft

Microsoft is actively working on improving the dark mode feature in Windows 11, which was initially introduced in Windows 10 but remains incomplete. Recent findings by developer PhantomOfEarth indicate that file operation dialogs are being updated to support dark mode in build 26100.5061. While these changes are still in progress, they represent a step toward a more cohesive dark mode experience. The implementation of system-wide changes is complex, involving considerations like icon visibility and accessibility standards. Although updates are currently hidden in a preview build, users can expect gradual improvements rather than immediate, sweeping changes.

Winsage

August 19, 2025

Microsoft Might Be ‘Fixing’ Windows 11’s Dark Mode

Dark mode is a popular feature for users navigating bright screens at night or for aesthetic reasons. Windows 11 currently lacks a comprehensive OS-level dark mode, with many elements still in light mode, causing disorienting transitions. Microsoft is exploring the integration of dark mode into file operation dialogs, such as those for copying and deleting items, as seen in the preview build version 26100.5061. This feature is still under development, with some elements remaining in light mode. Users in the Windows Insider program with the latest preview build will experience fewer stark white dialogs. However, Microsoft has not officially announced these changes, and key components of Windows 11 still use light mode.

Winsage

August 18, 2025

Microsoft is finally improving Windows 11’s dark mode

Microsoft is enhancing the dark mode feature in Windows 11, a decade after its introduction in Windows 10. The latest preview build of Windows 11 includes updated file operation dialogs with a dark theme, moving away from the previous light-themed prompts. However, some elements, such as light buttons within these dark-themed prompts, indicate that the transition is still in progress. Key components like the Control Panel and file properties UI remain in light mode. Incremental changes may lead to a more extensive overhaul with the upcoming 25H2 update. Users express skepticism about the speed of these changes, recalling the lengthy integration of dark mode in Windows 10.