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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (January 2023) Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update (2211.40000.11.0) will update WSA to Android 13, general reliability, and performance. What’s New Windows Subsystem for Android updated to Android 13 Improvements in boot performance Improvements to mouse click input Improvements in clipboard stability Improvements to application resizing Reliability improvements to media files opening in Windows Jumplist entries for applications supporting app shortcuts Giving feedback If you are having issues with Windows Subsystem for Android™ – please file feedback via Feedback Hub under Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™. For more information about troubleshooting and submitting feedback: Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows. If you’re a developer, please give feedback at our Github site. Thanks, Windows Subsystem for Android™ [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25272 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25272 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR For our first Dev Channel flight for 2023, we have a build with a nice set of improvements and fixes for Insiders. [Changes and Improvements] [General] Moved Quick Assist out of Windows Tools so it displays directly in the Start menu’s All apps list and is easier to find. We are removing the suggestion action for searching copied text in Microsoft Edge and showing recommend common websites on the Recommended section in Start – both of which began rolling out with Build 25247. Thanks to all the Insiders who gave us feedback on these two experiences. As a reminder, features and experiences we try out in the Dev Channel may get removed and never released [ more… ]

CES 2023: Innovation abounds in Windows 11 partner PC ecosystem At CES 2023, one of the most influential tech events in the world, new Windows 11 PCs showcased innovation throughout its partner ecosystem. These include advances from silicon partners Intel, AMD and NVIDIA, as well as the latest consumer, commercial and gaming devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and other gaming device partners. This technology reinforces how relevant the PC is in daily life; to connect, create, work, learn and play – from anywhere. It does all that while being accessible and secure, freeing up time and peace of mind to be creative.  As an ecosystem, Microsoft is focused on achieving consistent sustainability targets across Windows 11 devices. With Windows 11’s latest update, you’ll be able to tap into features such as Focus sessions, snap layouts that make it easier to [ more… ]

CES 2023: Partners preview new Windows 11 gaming PCs CES always brings exciting new developments in hardware, and never more so when it comes to gaming devices. CES 2023 is no exception, bringing us early looks at portable-but-powerful laptops, beefy home rigs, future-proofed AI chips, and more. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a sampling of the new Windows 11 PCs announced at CES 2023 from several of our top partners. Each one is designed to run the newest, most demanding games, not least from PC Game Pass. Even better, every single gaming PC comes with at least a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included*, helping you jump straight into a game the moment you get your hands on your new device. Head over to Xbox Wire to read about these PCs. *Xbox Game Pass Ultimate not [ more… ]