Microsoft has recently released new Windows 11 Builds to both Dev and Beta channels. Microsoft has introduced Windows 11 gets USB 80Gbps support in the Dev channel Build 23615. Both the Dev (Build 23615) and Beta channel builds (Build 22635.3061) also bring Windows Share improvements & more with new builds.
Dev channel Build 23615 also brings opening Copilot automatically when Windows starts on widescreen devices. Here is what’s new in Windows 11 Build 23615 that was released to the Dev channel.
What’s new in Build 23615
USB 80Gbps
We are excited to announce support for the latest generation USB standard, USB 80Gbps, in this build of Windows. USB 80Gbps support will initially launch on select devices based on the Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series mobile processors, such as the new Razer Blade 18.
This is the first major version update of the USB4®standard and increases performance to 80Gbps from 40Gbps. It enables the next generation of high-performance displays, storage, and connectivity. It is fully backwards compatible with peripherals built for older generations of USB and Thunderbolt™ and works alongside all other USB Type-C features.
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Devices and Drivers > Buses.
Changes and Improvements
[Copilot in Windows*]
We are trying out opening Copilot automatically when Windows starts on widescreen devices with some Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This can be managed via Settings > Personalization > Copilot. Note that this is rolling out so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will see this right away.
New Copilot Settings page.
[Windows Share]
For Microsoft Edge and other browsers that invoke the Windows share window, the Windows share window now supports the ability to share URLs directly to WhatsApp, Gmail, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn. In Microsoft Edge, you can invoke the Windows share window by clicking the share icon at the top right in the toolbar and choosing the Windows share options.
New share targets for sharing links through the Windows share window.
Fixes
[Task Manager]
Fixed an issue which was impacting Task Manager reliability for some Insiders.
[Windows Share]
Fixed an issue which was impacting Windows share window reliability for some Insiders.
NOTE: Some fixes noted here in Insider Preview builds from the Dev Channel may make their way into the servicing updates for the released version of Windows 11.
Here is what’s new in Windows 11 Build 22635.3061 (KB5034215) that was released to the Beta channel.
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*
[Windows Share]
For Microsoft Edge and other browsers that invoke the Windows share window, the Windows share window now supports the ability to share URLs directly to WhatsApp, Gmail, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn. In Microsoft Edge, you can invoke the Windows share window by clicking the share icon at the top right in the toolbar and choosing the Windows share options.
New share targets for sharing links through the Windows share window.
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*
[General]
This update includes a handful of fixes to improve overall reliability.
New features for everyone in the Beta Channel
Richer weather experience on the lock screen
We are introducing a richer weather experience to your lock screen. This includes dynamic, interactive weather updates. So, as you hover over the weather experience on your lock screen, you will see more information. When you tap or click on the weather card and sign in, Microsoft Edge opens with the full forecast in MSN Weather. If you already use Weather under Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Lock screen status, there is nothing for you to do. Also, this new experience will be on by default. Should you not want to see this experience, you can change your lock screen status to “None.” This rich weather experience is available when you lock your screen no matter which personalization option you select (Windows spotlight, Picture, or Slideshow).
Richer weather experience on the lock screen..
[We are beginning to roll this out starting with EN-US only, so the experience isn’t available to all Insiders in the Beta Channel just yet as we plan to monitor feedback and see how it lands before pushing it out to everyone.]
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Desktop Environment > Lock screen.
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to everyone in the Beta Channel
[Settings]
We’re beginning to update references to Azure Active Directory (AAD) to Microsoft Entra ID in Settings.
Fixes for everyone in the Beta Channel
This update addresses an issue that affects the spellchecker.
This update addresses an issue that affects the ActiveX scroll bar. It does not work in IE mode.
