Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Beta and Experimental Channel Preview Builds
Microsoft has released new preview builds for Windows 11 on the Beta and Experimental channels. The updates introduce improvements to the Start menu's phone link features and add energy recommendations to Quick Settings.
Microsoft released several preview build updates for Windows 11 to its Beta and Experimental channels on September 25. These updates are available to members of the Windows Insider program who are testing upcoming features.
The new builds include specific enhancements to the Phone Link feature within the Start menu. Users can now view more of their phone's recent activity directly from the Start menu via a scrollable pane, reducing the need to open separate applications.
A new energy recommendations feature has been added to Quick Settings. This functionality aims to help users identify and take steps to reduce energy consumption and improve device sustainability. The updates are primarily for the Beta and Experimental channels, with different build numbers for each.
Microsoft continues to iterate on Windows 11 by gathering feedback from its Insider testers. The company aims to refine these new features before a wider rollout to all users in future operating system updates.