- Windows 11 builds 26200.8514 and 26100.8514 (KB5089573) are available as the preview of new features and improvements coming with the June 2026 Security Update for versions 25H2 and 24H2.
- The update rolls out the Low Latency profile to boost system performance for specific tasks.
- Microsoft is also introducing Shared Audio via Bluetooth LE Audio, Task Manager gains expanded NPU monitoring, and Camera now supports multi-app streaming.
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 builds 26200.8514 and 26100.8514 (KB5089573) in the Release Preview channel as the first non-security update that includes changes coming in June 2026. The rollout will be available starting June 9, 2026, and the company usually starts the deployment at 1PM Eastern Time.
According to the official changelog, the 2026-06 Preview Update (KB5089573) (Build 26200.8514) begins the rollout of the Shared Audio feature, Task Manager gets a new update that improves visibility of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) on your computer, and Windows 11 now offers the ability to share the same camera with multiple applications at the same time.
The update KB5089573 also ships with the Low Latency Profile feature, which helps speed up the launch of apps and features like the Start menu, Search, and Action Center.
In addition, this Windows 11 release brings improvements to Windows Hello, Storage, and Personalization settings.
Microsoft is also pushing a bunch of fixes and improvements regarding USB, sensors, HID Devices, input, fonts, Task Scheduler, desktop icons, and Microsoft Store.
If you want to keep up with every Windows release, including Insider Preview builds and cumulative updates, the Windows Build Tracker has the full timeline.
- What’s new on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 update KB5089573
- What’s new on Windows 11 23H2 (TBD)
- Windows 11 June 2026 Patch Tuesday – Manual installation process
- Windows 11 June 2026 Patch Tuesday – Update history
- Pureinfotech’s Take
What’s new on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 update KB5089573
Microsoft is currently rolling out these improvements and fixes as part of the June 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 24H2 and version 25H2.
Low Latency Profile
Starting with the June 2026 Security Update, Microsoft is rolling out the Low Latency Profile feature, which is a technique that the system uses to spike the CPU to its maximum frequency for one to three seconds to speed up specific tasks, such as launching apps and features like the Start menu.
In the official notes, the company isn’t calling it Low Latency Profile. Instead, it notes that this update accelerates app launch and core shell experiences such as Start menu, Search, and Action Center
Shared Audio
Windows 11 is also introducing a new “Shared Audio” feature that allows two people to listen to the same audio from a single computer simultaneously.
The feature uses Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology to stream audio to two compatible Bluetooth devices at once, making it easier to share music, movies, or other media without speakers.
Users can enable the feature from the Quick Settings panel by selecting “Shared Audio,” choosing two supported paired devices, and starting the audio session.
There’s also a new Taskbar indicator that appears whenever audio sharing is active. This visual cue makes it clear that your sound is being shared and provides one-click access to the sharing settings.
Magnifier improvements
Microsoft is improving the accessibility experience on Windows 11 with several updates for Magnifier.
The app now delivers clearer and more consistent announcements when used alongside a screen reader, including notifications for zoom level changes, view mode switches, color inversion, and when Magnifier is turned on or off.
The company is also adding support for magnifying permitted protected content and improving the smoothness of movement while using Magnifier in lens mode.
Task Manager with more NPU support
In builds 26100.8514 and 26200.8514, Task Manager is gaining several improvements focused on AI hardware monitoring and system diagnostics.
On computers equipped with an NPU, the app now includes optional columns to track NPU usage, NPU engine activity, and dedicated or shared NPU memory across the “Processes,” “Users,” and “Details” pages.
Windows 11 will also display neural engines integrated into the GPU on the “Performance” page to provide a broader view of AI-related workloads. In addition, Microsoft is adding a new “Isolation” column that shows which apps are running inside an AppContainer sandbox.
The update also fixes an issue causing incorrect process speed readings on virtual machines after resuming from hibernation.
Camera with multi-app support
As part of the improvements rolling out with the KB5089573 update, Microsoft is making available new advanced configuration settings for webcams in the “Camera” settings page, which will include two features, including “Multi-app Camera” and “Camera Basic Mode.”
The “Multi-app Camera” feature lets you stream the same camera across multiple apps. On the other hand, the “Camera Basic Mode” feature enables the camera to be used in debugging mode to troubleshoot problems.
For managed devices, enterprise administrators can configure both Multi-App Camera and Basic Camera modes through Group Policy under Camera settings.
Windows Hello improvements
Microsoft is also rolling out improvements for Windows Hello in this update. The company says it has optimized the WinBio service to reduce latency when resuming a device from Modern Standby, which should help biometric sign-ins respond faster after the computer wakes.
In addition, the update fixes an issue that could cause Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security authentication to unexpectedly block due to missing secure enrollment metadata.
Storage settings changes
In the Settings app, Windows 11 improves the storage management and Dev Drive configuration in this update.
When creating a Dev Drive, the dialog now supports specifying the size in gigabytes instead of being limited to megabytes, making setup more intuitive for larger volumes. The same improvement has been applied when resizing volumes from Settings > System > Storage, offering a more consistent experience.
In addition, Microsoft has refined the behavior of the Storage settings page. Rather than triggering a User Account Control (UAC) prompt immediately upon opening the page, the prompt now appears only when you access specific actions, such as viewing temporary files, reducing unnecessary interruptions while navigating storage options.
Personalization settings improvements
The update KB5089573 improves the reliability and accuracy of personalization with this update. The automatic accent color feature in Settings > Personalization now delivers more precise color matching when adapting the system accent to your wallpaper, resulting in a more consistent visual experience.
Microsoft is also addressing wallpaper stability issues. The update improves persistence across restarts and system upgrades, with enhanced support for high-resolution wallpapers and other edge cases that previously caused the system to revert to a solid color background.
USB improvements
Windows 11 improves reliability for displays connected through USB4 docks and hubs, ensuring they turn on more consistently, especially when resuming from standby.
The update also strengthens the USB3 stack with additional resiliency and recovery mechanisms to handle unexpected hardware issues, resulting in more stable and reliable USB device performance overall.
Sensors changes
In this area, Microsoft improves power efficiency by increasing resiliency against apps that can keep the sensor hub active, helping reduce unnecessary battery drain.
HID devices battery and power optimization
The update enhances battery life and stability in the HID/input stack, especially for failed HID devices, and improves power hygiene by limiting unnecessary HID transfers during standby.
Input reliability and performance improvements
Windows 11 improves the reliability of touch keyboard activation on the sign-in screen, in password fields, and during password changes. It also improves the stability of explorer.exe when closing the input switcher and improves performance when opening or navigating the clipboard history.
Font rendering improvements
The Times New Roman font family has been updated to improve the rendering of combining diacritical marks in Greek and Cyrillic scripts, delivering more accurate positioning, better readability, and more consistent global text rendering.
Task Scheduler enhancements
Task Scheduler now preserves column width adjustments in the task list view across sessions for a more consistent user experience.
Desktop icon reliability improvements
This update improves the reliability of loading desktop application shortcut icons, reducing missing or delayed icon rendering.
Microsoft Store improvements
Windows 11 improves download performance and bandwidth usage in the Microsoft Store, along with better error reporting when downloads fail due to Windows Update group policy restrictions.
System reliability improvements
This update enhances overall system stability across sign-in and lock screens, File Explorer, touch gestures on touchscreen devices, and when switching themes in Settings.
What’s new on Windows 11 23H2 update (TBD)
The company has also released security fixes and improvements for Windows 11 23H2, as part of the update.
- To be determined.
Also, this version of the operating system won’t receive any new features, as this release has reached the end of support.
Windows 11 June 2026 Patch Tuesday – Manual installation process
Since there’s always a chance of problems during and after applying a quality update, it’s recommended to prepare your computer by creating a restore point and a full backup before proceeding with the installation.
To download and install this Windows 11 update, open the “Windows Update” settings, and from the Windows Insider Program, you have to enroll in the Release Preview channel, and the “Windows Update” settings, turn on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle switch, and click the “Check for Updates” button.
If your computer has issues after installing this package, follow these instructions to uninstall the June 2026 update. If you’re unable to uninstall the update, follow these steps to recover your device.
Windows 11 June 2026 Patch Tuesday – Update history
- Initial Release – Release Preview Channel:
- Windows 11 25H2 build 26200.8313 release date: May 14, 2026. Official notes.
- Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.8313 release date: May 14, 2026. (same).
- Second Release – Optional Install (Stable Channel):
- Windows 11 25H2 build 26200.xxxx release date: TBD. Official notes.
- Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.xxxx release date: TBD. (same).
- Final Release – Patch Tuesday (Stable Channel):
- Windows 11 25H2 build 26200.xxxx release date: June 9, 2026. Official notes.
- Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.xxxx release date: June 9, 2026. (same).
- Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.xxxx release date: June 9, 2026. Official notes.
Pureinfotech’s Take
This release feels like one of those Windows updates that quietly tighten the screws rather than changing how you actually use the system day to day. I see a clear pattern that Microsoft is leaning hard into refinement and responsiveness, especially around app launch behavior and system responsiveness, but most of that improvement will be subtle enough that many users will only notice it after a while, if at all.
What stands out more to me is the direction of travel. Task Manager is gaining deeper visibility into NPU activity, and the broader push around shared camera and shared audio shows Windows 11 is steadily shifting toward more collaborative and AI-aware hardware scenarios. The catch is that a lot of this still depends on specific hardware or supported peripherals, which keeps the real-world impact uneven.
As with most Controlled Feature Rollout updates, I would not rush this one unless you are already on the Release Preview channel. It feels solid, but incremental, and I would rather see these changes mature in the stable release before relying on them.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of Pureinfotech in 2010. With over 22 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS.
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