Microsoft Issues New Insider Preview Builds for Beta and Dev Channels

For those participating in the Beta or Dev channels of the Windows Insider Program, a fresh wave of updates has arrived, bringing enhancements and new features to your Windows 11 experience. Users in the Beta channel can now install cumulative update KB5062651, which upgrades Windows 11 version 24H2 to build 26120.4733. Meanwhile, Dev channel participants can upgrade to build 26200.5702 with the installation of KB5062653, which pertains to Windows 11 version 25H2.

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Among the notable features included in these builds are:

  • New Copilot+ PC experience: The Click to Do feature is introducing a new “Describe image” action, which provides detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs. Initially, this feature will be available exclusively on Snapdragon X-based Copilot+ PCs, with support for x64 PCs expected to follow shortly.
  • Administrator protection: A new platform security feature is now accessible to Insiders, although it remains disabled by default. Users can activate it through Windows Security > Account protection.
  • App permission dialog update: The app permission dialogs have been revamped to appear as system modal dialogs, ensuring that users must address these prompts before proceeding with any other tasks in the app window.
  • Fixes: These builds also come with a range of fixes targeting issues related to the Taskbar, Search, File Explorer, Live Captions, Dynamic Lighting, Graphics, Settings, and more.

With these updates, Windows 11 continues to evolve, enhancing user experience and security while introducing innovative features that cater to the needs of its community.

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Microsoft Issues New Insider Preview Builds for Beta and Dev Channels