Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel are poised to experience a significant enhancement with the release of Windows 11 Build 26120.2705, marking the final build for 2024. This update introduces exciting features such as real-time translation and live captions, now available for Copilot+ PCs powered by both AMD and Intel processors. Previously, these capabilities were exclusive to devices utilizing Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, but the landscape is evolving, allowing a broader range of users to engage with these tools.
As part of this update, users with Intel or AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs can now explore a suite of new functionalities by simply installing the latest build. Earlier this month, features such as Windows Recall and Click To Do entered the testing phase, paving the way for this latest rollout. Insiders with compatible devices can now also take advantage of real-time translation and live captions.
Windows 11 Build 26120.2705: New experiences for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs
To ensure optimal performance of these new features, it is essential to install the latest driver updates available through Windows Update on your AMD or Intel®-powered Copilot+ PC. Users should navigate to Settings > Windows Update and toggle on “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available.” By clicking the “Check for updates” button, any new drivers delivered by Windows Update can be easily installed. For those eager to test the latest driver versions ahead of their official release, direct downloads are available from Microsoft’s partners.
Live captions and real-time translation
Enhancing communication capabilities, the latest update brings live captions and real-time translation to AMD and Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs. This feature will enable live captions to translate over 44 languages into English, facilitating seamless interactions during real-time video calls, recordings, and streamed content. The rollout of real-time translation is specifically designed for devices using English as the primary language. Users are encouraged to review the known issues related to real-time translation in live captions, as outlined in the accompanying blog post.
Windows 11 Build 26120.2705: Changes and Improvements
Live Captions
- For Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, the rollout of real-time translation now includes support for Chinese (Simplified). The range of supported languages has expanded to encompass Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovene, and Swedish.
