In the ever-evolving world of technology, Microsoft continues its quest for modernization and usability, unveiling a new Windows 11 preview build. The latest iteration offers revamped Teams Chat integration and several feature updates aimed to improve the user experience.
In a departure from the previous design, Microsoft now allows users to remove the Teams app with ease from the Taskbar. It has achieved this by substituting the Teams Chat flyout with a pinned icon for the Microsoft Teams app, thereby simplifying the system-wide integration on the Taskbar. This stands in stark contrast to the old Teams Chat icon, which necessitated disabling through the Settings app.
This improved Teams integration, however, remains in the preview phase and is anticipated to be part of the official Windows 11 version 23H2 release slated for later this year.
Another major upgrade in the Windows 11 preview is the revamp of Windows Ink. Microsoft is redefining the inking experience by enabling direct inking onto editable fields, broadening the scope for handwriting use across Windows devices.
In line with its drive for simplification, Microsoft has also decided to axe certain outdated options from the Folder Options in File Explorer. This rationalization of File Explorer settings aims to make user interactions more seamless.
To aid productivity and time management, Microsoft has rolled out a new Focus Session widget in a Clock app update. This handy addition empowers users to start and stop focus sessions swiftly.
Users will also witness an array of other enhancements like the ‘Never Combined Mode’, the ability to tear out and merge tabs in File Explorer, and an upgraded voice access text authoring experience. The Microsoft Teams – Free application is also now pinned on the taskbar.
Crucially, the new preview build doesn’t just introduce new features but also fixes bugs and rectifies issues tied to File Explorer, syncing, and authentication. This represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to bolster the stability and performance of Windows 11.
The release of this preview build reaffirms Microsoft’s dedication to crafting a feature-rich, user-friendly, and efficient operating system for all users, whether for professional or personal use.
Microsoft urges users to explore the preview build and provide feedback on the new features and changes. These invaluable user insights will aid Microsoft’s continuing effort to develop an operating system that caters to the diverse needs and preferences of its users around the globe.
