During the latter part of July 2025, Microsoft unveiled an impressive array of seven preview builds for Windows 11, bringing the total to over a dozen releases within the month. These builds included updates from version branches 24H2 and 25H2, along with several that did not belong to any specific branch. Notably, in the Canary Channel, builds 27913, 27909, and 27902 were made available, with the ISO file for build 27902 also accessible for download. This article delves into the most significant features and changes introduced in the Windows Insider Program during this period.
Biggest changes from the Windows Insider Program in July 2025
Alongside various fixes and minor adjustments across the latest seven builds, Microsoft has focused on several noteworthy enhancements.
1. Click to Do improvements
Beginning with builds 26200.5710 (Dev) and 26120.4741 (Beta), Windows 11 has introduced an update that allows users to describe images, charts, or graphs directly from a Click to Do snapshot on Copilot+ PCs equipped with AMD and Intel processors. To utilize this feature, users can open Click to Do (Windows key + Q), right-click on an object, and select the “Describe Image” action. Previously, this functionality was exclusive to Qualcomm Snapdragon processor devices. Additionally, builds 26120.5722 (Beta) and 26200.5722 (Dev) now include an interactive tutorial within Click to Do, guiding new users through its features.
2. Windows Narrator with image description generation
The updated Windows Narrator now offers the ability to generate detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs, a feature that has expanded from Qualcomm Snapdragon devices to include those with Intel and AMD processors. Users can activate this feature using the “Narrator key + Ctrl + D” shortcut, which will read contextual descriptions that encompass people, objects, colors, text, and numbers. This capability is available from builds 26200.5710 (Dev) and 26120.4741 (Beta).
3. Recent activities privacy setting for AI features
For those keen on monitoring third-party app access to AI models within Windows 11, the development team has revamped the “Text and image generation” page in the “Privacy & security” section. A new “Recent activity” feature has been introduced, allowing users to review which applications have accessed AI functionalities. This enhancement was rolled out with builds 26200.5710 and 26120.4741.
4. Settings app with AI agent
Microsoft is set to gradually roll out AI agent functionality within the Settings app, starting with the August 2025 Security Update. This feature, which allows users to employ natural language to locate and apply settings or troubleshoot issues without navigating through specific pages, is currently being introduced in builds 26200.5722 (Dev) and 26120.5722 (Beta).
5. Second Change setup page update
The Second Chance Out-of-Box Experience (SCOOBE) page, which prompts users to enable cloud backup features and encourages switching to Microsoft Edge, has undergone a transformation. Previously, each recommendation had its own page; however, with builds 26200.5722 and 26120.5722, Microsoft has consolidated these suggestions into a single interface.
6. Windows Search with image grid results
In the latest preview build for the Beta and Dev Channels, Windows 11 is experimenting with a grid view for image search results. When users perform a search through the Windows Search interface, the left pane will display a grid of thumbnail images, streamlining the process of locating desired pictures.
7. Notification Center calendar and clock for secondary monitors
Enhancements to the Notification Center interface now allow users to access the fly-out from secondary monitors, which includes a full clock displaying seconds. Users can easily open this feature by clicking the time and date area in the System Tray on the desired monitor.
8. Task Manager with new processor usage mechanism
Lastly, Microsoft has reintroduced a new view in the Task Manager app that displays processor usage metrics across the Processes, Performance, and Users pages. This update aligns with industry standards and third-party tools, while still allowing users to revert to legacy metrics by selecting the “CPU utility” option from the “Details” page.
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