"Microsoft has begun previewing a new Windows 11 update that brings smarter AI features, tighter phone-to-PC continuity, and a slate of usability and security upgrades closer to general release. The update is now rolling out to Windows Insiders as part of Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, under builds 26200.7701 and 26100.7701. According to Microsoft, the Release Preview update expands cross-device experiences and delivers a range of system improvements. The handoff experience gets a real upgrade Microsoft is extending its vision of continuity by making it easier for Windows to recognize what users were doing on their phones and carry that activity forward on a PC."
"The update broadens handoff behavior so tasks don't feel locked to a single screen, reducing the need to manually reopen apps, documents, or sessions when switching devices. The changes allow Android phones from Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi to pass along active work, including supported apps and files, so users can resume on their PC with less interruption. More everyday tasks get AI assistance AI is being woven more tightly into everyday Windows tasks, moving from a single assistant and into places users already interact with the system. The update emphasizes practical support over new tools, keeping the experience familiar while making common actions easier."
A Windows 11 Release Preview update is available to Windows Insiders on versions 25H2 and 24H2 (builds 26200.7701 and 26100.7701), bringing cross-device and system improvements. Handoff behavior is expanded so Android phones from Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi can pass active apps, files, and sessions to a PC for seamless resumption. AI assistance is integrated into core system areas like Settings, supporting natural-language descriptions to guide users to options and expanded language support, with some features available on Copilot+ PCs. Voice-driven tools are refined for personalization, and accessibility features such as Narrator offer more spoken-detail choices, alongside broader usability and security enhancements.
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