Windows Insider Preview Dev & Beta Builds

 

Windows Insider Preview Dev & Beta Builds Get Copilot Plus & Accessibility Boosts

Same Features in Dev and Beta Builds

In a move that’s now become a trend for two weeks straight, Microsoft has rolled out identical features and fixes to both the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Preview program. This rare alignment suggests Microsoft is doubling down on testing features with wider scope and feedback in mind.

If you're a Windows Insider, this week's update has a little bit of everything from Copilot+ PC enhancements to voice accessibility features and File Explorer improvements. Let’s go into everything new.

 
Copilot+ PCs Are Front and Center Again

Microsoft’s focus on Copilot+ PCs is becoming increasingly clear. With new AIdriven features rolling out, the goal seems to be deep integration across the system.

Two New Click to Do Text Actions

These features are part of the Recall experience, exclusive to Copilot+ devices

 Practice in Reading Coach
Select recognized onscreen text and read it aloud. Microsoft’s Reading Coach will provide feedback to help improve pronunciation and fluency.

Read with Immersive Reader
Displays the selected text in a distraction free format. You can customize the font, spacing, theme, and more. It even helps highlight parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives) and includes a read aloud feature ideal for learners of all ages.

Cloud Photo Search in the Windows Taskbar (EEA Only)

Another Copilot+ PC feature now rolling out to users in the European Economic Are (EEA) lets you

Use natural language (e.g. dog on beach ) to search for cloud stored photos directly from the Windows Search box.

Get combined search results from both local storage and the cloud.

This feature is gradually rolling out to Snapdragon powered Copilot+ PCs.

Voice Access Gets Personal with Custom Vocabulary

Microsoft is now officially testing a previously hidden feature custom vocabulary in Voice Access.

Add Custom Words to Voice Access

You can now teach Windows difficult to pronounce or niche words, improving dictation accuracy. This works across all supported languages, including

English
French
German
Spanish 

Chinese

You’ll find this under Voice Access Settings → Vocabulary → Add Word.

 

Voice Access Discoverability Features

Microsoft is rolling out in product tips and highlighted walk throughs in Voice Access to make new features easier to discover. You can access this from the settings menu or dismiss it anytime.

Also, Voice Access is now accessible from the Quick Settings Accessibility Flyout in the system tray making it easier to toggle on and off.

File Explorer Tabs > Windows

Windows is finally behaving like a modern file manager. In the new builds

Opening folders from apps or the desktop now opens them in a new tab within File Explorer rather than spawning a brand new window.

You can revert this to the old behavior via File Explorer Options → General → Browse folders.

Small change, big quality of life win.

 

Widget Improvements More Control Over Notifications

Microsoft is experimenting with fine grained notification controls in Widgets. Users in the EEA can now

Manage notifications per feed or dashboard

Customize what info pops up and when

Widgets might finally become something more people use instead of immediately disabling.

 

Windows Security Update Pluton TPM Details

If your device has a Pluton TPM chip, the Windows Security app now shows

Manufacturer

Version number

You can find these under Device Security → Security Processor Details. Transparency is a win here, especially for security conscious users.

Visual Refresh Printer Rename Dialog

Another legacy UI bites the dust! The printer rename dialog under Settings → Bluetooth & Devices → Printers and Scanners has been refreshed to match Windows 11’s modern design language.

 

Fixes and Known Issues

These builds come with a mix of fixes and known issues, which is to be expected for Insider builds. Microsoft continues to refine the experience across multiple layers of the OS, especially with the increasing use of AI and personalization features.

Dev & Beta Builds Show Unified Focus on AI, Accessibility

Whether you're testing the latest Insider builds or just watching from the sidelines, it's clear that Microsoft is aligning the Dev and Beta Channels to fasttrack AI experiences and enhanced accessibility.

With Copilot+ PCs now acting as a testing ground for ambitious features and a major push toward natural interaction through voice, image, and AI it’s safe to say that Windows 11 is evolving rapidly.