Windows 11 Development
The latest Windows 11 Development coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Build 2026: AI Agents, Copilot, and Windows Local AI Lead the Way
Microsoft’s annual developer conference, Build, returns to San Francisco on June 2–3, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be an AI-first event. On the historic Fort Mason Center campus and streamed...
Microsoft Build 2026 Turns Windows into a Native AI Agent Platform
Microsoft Build 2026 opens its doors on June 2 at San Francisco's Fort Mason Center, with CEO Satya Nadella scheduled to take the stage at 10 a.m. Pacific. For the first time since the pandemic, the...
Azure Linux 4.0 Preview + Container Linux GA: Windows IT Gets Unified Linux Management
Microsoft dropped a pair of Linux announcements at Open Source Summit North America on May 18, 2026, that will reshape how Windows IT teams manage cloud workloads. Azure Linux 4.0 enters public...
Win32 Outlasted UWP: Why Microsoft Kept Its 30-Year-Old API for Windows 11
"Nobody at Microsoft in the 1990s expected Win32 to remain a first-class application platform on Windows 11," said Mark Russinovich, Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer and Technical Fellow,...
Windows 11 Adaptive Energy Saver: Enhancing Battery Life with Smarter Power Management
Windows 11 users have become accustomed to a stream of subtle yet powerful features designed to maximize the efficiency and enjoyment of their devices. Microsoft’s latest innovation, currently in...
Microsoft Shifts Focus to Windows 11 25H2 Update, Delays Windows 12 Until Further Notice
Microsoft has made a strategic decision to delay the release of Windows 12, choosing instead to double down on enhancing Windows 11 with the upcoming 25H2 update slated for 2025. This move signals a...
Windows 11 Insiders Get a Glimpse of the Future with a Revamped Home Page and Customizable On-Screen Indicators
Windows 11 Insiders Get a Glimpse of the Future with a Revamped Home Page and Customizable On-Screen Indicators Microsoft is actively testing a suite of new features for Windows 11, offering Insiders...
Build 26120.4230 patches 23 bugs, boosts hybrid CPU performance up to 30%.
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230 (KB5058506) to Beta Channel testers, delivering measurable stability improvements and under-the-hood optimizations ahead of the...
KB5058502 brings taskbar file sharing and Spotlight upgrades to Windows 11 Insiders
Introduction Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5409 (KB5058502) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update, targeting users on Windows 11 version 23H2, introduces...
Enhance Your Coding Workflow with Gemini Code Assist in Visual Studio Code on Windows 11
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into coding environments has become a game-changer. Google’s Gemini Code Assist is...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 Released: Key Features and System Enhancements Explained
Overview of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 (KB5055651) to the Dev Channel, bringing with it an array of new features...
Windows 11 Build 22635.5240 (KB5055645): Key Fixes for Beta Channel Insiders
The Windows Insider Program continues to be a proving ground for Microsoft’s latest innovations, and the recent release of Build 22635.5240 under KB5055645 for the Beta Channel is no exception....