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Windows 11’s February Insider update adds new features — but which ones actually matter? Here are the 11 biggest.
Winsage
March 1, 2026

Windows 11’s February Insider update adds new features — but which ones actually matter? Here are the 11 biggest.

Microsoft has released enhancements to Windows 11 in build 26300.7877, including: - Modern content menu improvements, showing application icons for specific file types when right-clicked. - Updates to File Explorer with dark mode improvements for the Folder Options dialog. - Changes to the Settings app for better clarity and usability. - A redesigned "About" settings page focusing on key hardware specifications. - Introduction of the Cross-Device Resume feature, allowing users to resume applications from Android devices on Windows 11. - New customization options for the Narrator tool, enabling users to select which properties are read aloud. - Windows Hello now supports external biometric fingerprint readers for enhanced security. - Voice Typing updates allowing users to set a wait time before executing voice commands. - Redesigned SCOOBE page for a streamlined setup process. - Expansion of the AI agent in the Settings app to support additional languages. - Quick Machine Recovery feature enabled by default on Windows 11 Pro editions. - Camera support for pan and tilt settings accessible from device properties. - A new network speed test feature available from the Taskbar. - Improvements to the Widgets dashboard with a new settings page. Additionally, changes from build 28020.1619 are related to version 26H1, designed for new ARM64 hardware expected in 2026, and the Canary Channel has been divided into two paths for different versions.
I tested Microsoft Edge’s AI tab organizer, and it’s shockingly good
Winsage
February 26, 2026

I tested Microsoft Edge’s AI tab organizer, and it’s shockingly good

Microsoft Edge has introduced an AI-powered feature called Organize Tabs, which automatically groups open tabs based on similarity, assigning each group a unique name and color. Users can access this feature through the Search Tabs menu and the Organize Tabs icon. The AI analyzes and categorizes tabs quickly, allowing for customization of group names and colors, sorting, and moving tabs between groups. The feature integrates with Edge's vertical tabs and Collections. Testing revealed that the AI effectively organized 40 tabs into eight distinct groups in under a second, enhancing productivity and reducing search time for users. Additional functionalities include adding new tabs to groups, modifying group names and colors, and transferring groups to new windows. However, there is a noted inconsistency in the "Close grouped tabs" and "Delete group" buttons, as both result in the deletion of the group.
WhatsApp might be the next Android app to support Resume on Windows 11 PCs
AppWizard
February 23, 2026

WhatsApp might be the next Android app to support Resume on Windows 11 PCs

WhatsApp is likely to integrate with Microsoft's Cross-Device Resume feature, which has previously supported applications like OneDrive, Office, Edge, and Spotify. This integration may allow users to access recently-opened chats and potentially facilitate seamless voice call handoffs between devices. Currently, support for WhatsApp is becoming available in the Windows 11 settings, but the feature is not yet fully functional. Additionally, WhatsApp is testing voice and video call capabilities in its web client, enhancing its desktop and mobile platform synergy.
Windows may have ditched Android apps, but now it wants to sync with them
AppWizard
January 30, 2026

Windows may have ditched Android apps, but now it wants to sync with them

Microsoft has expanded its Cross-Device Resume feature on Windows 11 to include support for applications such as Spotify, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This feature, initially launched in May 2025, allows users to transition seamlessly between devices, particularly between smartphones and PCs, by connecting Android devices through the Link to Windows app. Users can access applications directly from their PC's toolbar and pick up where they left off. The feature requires both devices to be connected to the internet for optimal functionality.
I couldn't be happier, as Windows 11's cross-device resume update offers more for Android
AppWizard
January 29, 2026

I couldn’t be happier, as Windows 11’s cross-device resume update offers more for Android

Microsoft is releasing new Windows 11 builds (versions 24H2 and 25H2) in the Release Preview Channel, enhancing features for Android users. The update expands the Cross-Device Resume feature to include popular applications like Spotify, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The mobile Copilot app is also being improved for devices from manufacturers such as Samsung, Vivo, HONOR, and OPPO. The integration between Windows and Android is being strengthened, allowing users to access mobile applications on desktops and facilitating file sharing through Phone Link.
Windows 11 is getting close to resuming your Android apps like Apple Handoff
AppWizard
January 29, 2026

Windows 11 is getting close to resuming your Android apps like Apple Handoff

Microsoft is enhancing its Cross-Device Resume feature, initially introduced in 2025, which allows users to transition seamlessly between Android devices and Windows PCs. The recent rollout of Windows 11 builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701 includes significant enhancements to this feature, such as resuming Spotify playback from phone to PC and continuing browsing sessions and work in Microsoft Office applications. Specific Android phone users, including those from Vivo, HONOR, OPPO, Samsung, and Xiaomi, can continue browsing sessions from their respective browsers and edit online files opened in the Microsoft Copilot app on their phones on their PCs. The update also allows toggling Smart App Control without a clean installation and introduces a Device card on the Settings home page.
Windows 11's most underused feature is getting a boost soon
Winsage
January 28, 2026

Windows 11’s most underused feature is getting a boost soon

Microsoft is enhancing its Cross-Device Resume feature, allowing users to transition seamlessly between Android devices and Windows 11 PCs. This feature, initially introduced in May 2025, struggled due to limited capabilities. Recent updates (builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701) enable true app handoff, allowing users to continue activities directly from mobile apps on PCs without relying on cloud services. The update expands compatibility to various applications, including productivity tools and media apps like Spotify, and supports smartphone brands such as Honor, Oppo, Samsung, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Users can transfer online files to Copilot on their PCs, with the corresponding app launching automatically if installed.
Windows 11 has a hidden feature that barely anyone knows exists, and Microsoft just made a crucial update that could actually make it useful | Attack of the Fanboy
Winsage
January 12, 2026

Windows 11 has a hidden feature that barely anyone knows exists, and Microsoft just made a crucial update that could actually make it useful | Attack of the Fanboy

Windows 11 introduces a feature called Resume, or Cross Device Resume (XDR), which allows users to switch from an app on their phone to their Windows PC. The feature currently has limited app support, mainly functioning with Spotify and Microsoft 365. Microsoft is working to enhance this feature by allowing a broader range of Android applications to utilize Windows Resume. An update has introduced an alternative method for developers to connect their applications to Resume using the Windows Push Notification Service (WNS), addressing previous limitations. Developers must submit a request to Microsoft to enable Resume for their applications, and the app must be available on both Windows and Android for the feature to work effectively.
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