In a recent blog post dated October 16, Microsoft extended an invitation to participants across various Windows Insider preview channels, encouraging them to engage with the latest preview updates for Windows 11. The updates are categorized by channel, each featuring distinct build versions:
Channel Build Versions
- Beta Channel: Build 26220.9739 (26H2), Build 28020.3262 (26H1)
- Experimental Channel: Build 26340.9750 (26H2), Build 28120.3272 (26H1)
- Release Preview Channel: Build 26200.9807 / 26300.9807 (25H2/26H2), Build 28000.3351 (26H1)
This update marks the introduction of a new lineup of Windows 11 devices, all powered by the innovative NVIDIA RTX Spark chip. Alongside this hardware advancement, two significant feature updates are also being rolled out.
Notable Improvements in the Preview Build
- Update to Xbox Mode Game Tasks View (Beta, Experimental Channel): This enhancement brings a revamped Xbox Mode Game Tasks View experience, complete with a new navigation bar that allows for swift access to exit desktop and power options. This improvement is designed to streamline access to essential system functions while users are immersed in gameplay.
- Windows Hello Facial Recognition Automatic Brightness Adjustment (Experimental Channel): The Windows Hello facial recognition feature now includes an automatic screen brightness adjustment capability. This function temporarily increases screen brightness during login in dark or low-light settings, facilitating user authentication. Users can activate this feature by navigating to “Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Facial recognition (Windows Hello)” and enabling the “Automatically adjust screen brightness during facial recognition” option.
