Windows Insider Canary Channel

[Corrine]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29560.1000

This release is for the optional 29500 build series.

What's new in Canary Build 29560.1000

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out with toggle on

• This update includes platform changes in moving to a new active development build.

[General]

• Fixed an issue causing some Insiders to experience an increase in freezes after the latest flights.
• Fixed an issue resulting in attached USB devices not working for some Insiders after the latest flight.
• Improved reliability of Setting Screensaver Settings back to None.

[Corrine]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1812 (Canary Channel)

What's new in Canary Build 28020.1812

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out with toggle on

• This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs.

[Touchpad]

• We're adding a new setting in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touchpad so you can choose how large the right-click zone size is (this is the portion in the bottom-right of your touchpad where pressing a single finger will result in a right-click), between default, small, medium, and large. Note – this setting only appears for touchpads that have a pressable surface for this. Some manufacturers may provide customization for this in their own apps – if you've customized your setting using an app like this, a "Custom" entry will be added to the dropdown, which preserves that value.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Input and Language > Touchpad.
[Sharing]

• Based on feedback we're making some refinements to drag tray, using a smaller peek view to reduce accidental invocation and make it easier to dismiss when interacting near the top of the screen.

[Windows Security app]

• We have recently started to roll out enhancements to the Windows Security app > Device security > Secure Boot experience, which shows green, yellow, and red icon badges as well as new text that reflects your device's Secure Boot state and certificate status. Microsoft is updating Secure Boot certificates on consumer devices and some business PCs, and you can now check your certificate status with this new feature. This experience is disabled by default on enterprise IT managed devices and servers.
  

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Windows Security.
[Feedback Hub Improvements]

• Thanks Windows Insiders who have been sharing such great feedback about the new Feedback Hub version. As some of you may have already noticed, we're currently rolling out version 2.2604.101.0 to Dev and Canary. This includes design refinements based on your feedback, such as:
• Improved the default window size, and now it will remember window size across session.
• You can now use the mouse back button to go back between pages.
• If you were seeing less community feedback than usual, that should be addressed now.
• Upvote buttons for feedback should display correctly for Insiders using the Chinese display language now, ... and more.

Please keep the feedback coming! You can share your thoughts under Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Feedback Hub.

[Corrine]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29565.1000

This release is for the optional 29500 build series.

What's new in Canary Build 29565.1000

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out with toggle on

• This update includes platform changes in moving to a new active development build.

[General]

• Improved velocity of Bubbles screensaver for monitors with higher refresh rates.

[Sharing]

• Based on feedback we're making some refinements to drag tray, using a smaller peek view to reduce accidental invocation and make it easier to dismiss when interacting near the top of the screen.

[Windows Security app]

• We have recently started to roll out enhancements to the Windows Security app > Device security > Secure Boot experience, which shows green, yellow, and red icon badges as well as new text that reflects your device's Secure Boot state and certificate status. Microsoft is updating Secure Boot certificates on consumer devices and some business PCs, and you can now check your certificate status with this new feature. This experience is disabled by default on enterprise IT managed devices and servers.
  

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Windows Security.
[Feedback Hub Improvements]

• Thanks Windows Insiders who have been sharing such great feedback about the new Feedback Hub version. As some of you may have already noticed, we're currently rolling out version 2.2604.101.0 to Dev and Canary. This includes design refinements based on your feedback, such as:
• Improved the default window size, and now it will remember window size across session.
• You can now use the mouse back button to go back between pages.
• If you were seeing less community feedback than usual, that should be addressed now.
• Upvote buttons for feedback should display correctly for Insiders using the Chinese display language now, ... and more.

Please keep the feedback coming! You can share your thoughts under Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Feedback Hub.

[Corrine]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1863 (Canary Channel)

What's new in Canary Build 28020.1863

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out with toggle on

• This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running this build on their PCs.

[General]

• Fixed an issue that prevented some apps from signing in due to a false report of no internet connectivity.

[Corrine]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29570.1000

This release is for the optional 29500 build series.

This release is for the optional 29500 build series.

What's new in Canary Build 29570.1000

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out with toggle on

• This update includes platform changes in moving to a new active development build.

[Gaming]

• Xbox mode is now available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. Inspired by the Xbox console experience, Xbox mode offers a streamlined, full‑screen interface that puts your games front and center while minimizing background distractions. Xbox mode is designed for those moments when you want to lean back, pick up a controller, and focus on the game. Enter Xbox mode from the Xbox app, Game Bar settings, or by pressing Win + F11. For more information, see Full screen experience expands to more Windows 11 PC form factors.
  

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Gaming and Xbox > Xbox Mode.

[Policy-Based Removal of Preinstalled Microsoft Apps]

• This update adds support for a dynamic app removal list to the "Remove Default Microsoft Store packages" policy for Windows Enterprise and Education. Administrators can remove additional MSIX/APPX-packaged apps by specifying their app package family names using Group Policy.The dynamic list is not currently available in Intune Settings Catalog. Validation must be performed using Group Policy or custom OMA-URI.For more information, see Policy-based in-box app removal.
  

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Developer Platform > App Deployment.

[Context Menu]

• When right clicking on a .exe, .bat, or .cmd file, the context menu's "Open" verb will now match the icon associated with the file's default app.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under File Folders and Online Storage > File Explorer.

[Touchpad]

• We're adding a new setting in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touchpad so you can choose how large the right-click zone size is (this is the portion in the bottom-right of your touchpad where pressing a single finger will result in a right-click), between default, small, medium, and large. Note – this setting only appears for touchpads that have a pressable surface for this. Some manufacturers may provide customization for this in their own apps – if you've customized your setting using an app like this, a "Custom" entry will be added to the dropdown, which preserves that value.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Input and Language > Touchpad.

[Lock screen]

• More widget options and support for lock screen widget personalization (previously referred to as "Weather and more") are rolling out. After initial launch with Windows Insiders in the European Economic Area (EEA), these updates are expanding to all regions. You can add, remove, and rearrange lock screen widgets such as Weather, Watchlist, Sports, Traffic, and more. Any widget that supports the small sizing option can be added. To customize your lock screen widgets, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
  

FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Desktop Environment > Lock screen.

[Input]

• Pen settings: we have made refinements to the Pen settings page including small changes to the options for the pen tail button. A new option, "Same as Copilot key", enables the pen tail button to launch the same app as the Copilot key.
  

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Devices and Drivers > Bluetooth – Keyboards, Mice, and Pens.