25h2
The latest 25h2 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 24H2 Hits Release Preview: ISOs Available, New Features Explored
The next major chapter for Windows 11 is officially being written, as Microsoft has pushed version 24H2 into the Release Preview Channel. This is a critical milestone, signaling that the update is...
Microsoft Isn't Launching Windows 12 in 2025—Here's What You're Getting Instead
Microsoft isn’t shipping a product called Windows 12 in 2025. Instead, the company is pouring next-generation AI capabilities into Windows 11 and a new class of Copilot+ PCs—machines with...
Windows 11’s Console-Style Handheld Mode Is Already Playable—Here’s How to Try It
Microsoft’s controller-friendly Xbox full-screen experience for Windows handhelds is no longer exclusive to the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally. A recent Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview build now lets...
You Don't Need a New Xbox Ally to Get Its Console Experience—Windows 11 Has It Built In
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld ambitions are no longer locked behind new hardware. A feature-laden build of Windows 11—currently rolling out in the Release Preview channel—includes a full-screen,...
Microsoft's Console-Like Xbox UI Is Already Running on Windows Handhelds—Here's How
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox mode for Windows handhelds—a full-screen, controller-first interface designed to transform devices like the ROG Ally into console-like gaming machines—has already been...
Microsoft Delays Click to Do Table Detection, But Delivers Critical Fixes for Windows Update, DRM, and More
On September 17, Microsoft released cumulative update KB5065789 to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview channel. The small package delivers urgently needed fixes for the 0x80070002 Windows...
How Windows 11 24H2’s Focus Throttling Sabotages Performance, Making Windows 10 Feel Faster
A programmer’s meticulous investigation has confirmed what many Windows 11 users have long suspected: aggressive background throttling tied to window focus is a key reason Windows 10 still feels...
Windows 11’s next feature drop: AI image editing in right‑click menus and smarter table extraction
Microsoft gave Windows Insiders an early look at the next version of Windows 11 this week, packing the optional KB5065789 update with AI‑powered file actions, a smarter system‑wide selection...
Microsoft Delivers September Patch Tuesday Fixes, 25H2 ISOs, While Phison Debunks SSD 'Bricking' Claims
Microsoft rolled out its September 2025 Patch Tuesday updates on Tuesday, bringing a mix of security patches and quality improvements to Windows 11 and Windows 10, alongside the release of official...
Windows 11 Insider Builds Surface Long-Awaited Keyboard Repeat Controls and Haptic Touchpad Overhaul
Microsoft’s methodical chipping away at the legacy Control Panel has unearthed two fresh treasures for input customization: a live keyboard repeat tester and a revamped haptic touchpad tuning page,...
Nine-Month Windows 11 24H2 Audio Block Lifted After Dirac Driver Update
After nine months of silence—literally—Microsoft has removed the compatibility safeguard hold that prevented certain devices from receiving the Windows 11 24H2 feature update. The block, imposed...
Microsoft Repurposes Xbox Button for Multitasking: Long Press Opens Task View in Windows 11 Insider
Microsoft has quietly changed how the Xbox button works on Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, giving gamepad users a faster way to manage open windows. A long press of the Xbox button now opens Task...