KB5081339 (build 28020.1743) for Windows 11 26H1 new features (Canary)
Microsoft pushes another Canary update with smarter audio sharing, subtle UI polish, and a redesigned Feedback Hub app.
The Windows Insider Program gives enthusiasts, developers, and IT professionals early access to upcoming Windows features before they reach the general public. Through preview builds released across the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview channels, Microsoft tests new experiences, system changes, and under-the-hood improvements in real-world scenarios.
The program is currently available for Windows 11 since Windows 10 is no longer a supported operating system.
This section brings together all coverage related to the Windows Insider Program, including hands-on impressions, build breakdowns, new and removed features, known issues, and what each update means for Windows 11 and future versions of the operating system.
Build 29553 for Windows 11 27H2 platform changes (Canary)
Another preview for the secondary path of the Canary Channel rolls out with platform changes.
Build 26300.8085 (KB5079483) for Windows 11 26H2 adds Pointer Indicator feature (Dev)
Microsoft rolls out a new preview for Insiders with Pointer Indicator, Feedback Hub refresh, and key reliability fixes.
Build 29550 for Windows 11 27H2 with new power settings (Canary)
Microsoft releases the first preview of Windows 11 in the secondary patch of the Canary Channel.
Build 26300.8068 (KB5079464) for Windows 11 26H2 improves debloat feature and setup (Dev)
The latest Windows 11 Insider build refines the system debloat policy, improves driver security, renames Drag Tray, and enhances ...
KB5079452 (build 28020.1737) for Windows 11 26H1 with settings changes (Canary)
Microsoft pushes a small update for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel.
KB5079381 (build 28020.1685) for Windows 11 26H1 improves storage cleanup (Canary)
Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 28020.1685 with File Explorer Voice Typing support and Storage cleanup improvements. The update ...
Build 26300.7965 (KB5079385) for Windows 11 26H2 adds Administrator Protection feature (Dev)
Microsoft re-introduces security protection feature, improves Drag Tray, and File Explorer.
KB5077240 (build 28020.1673) for Windows 11 26H1 refines dark mode and adds network speed test (Canary)
New preview of Windows 11 lands in Canary with a built-in Taskbar speed test, deeper dark mode, and new recovery defaults.
Build 26300.7939 (KB5077243) for Windows 11 26H2 expands Shared audio and safer batch files (Dev)
Microsoft tightens batch file security and expands shared audio, while refining Narrator and system reliability.