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Microsoft Tests Device Cards and Start Menu Refinements in Latest Windows 11 Preview Builds

Microsoft is rolling out significant interface refinements to Windows 11 testers, including new Device Cards in Settings and improved Start Menu search integration. The changes appear in Insider Preview builds for both 24H2 and 25H2 versions currently in testing. These updates continue Microsoft’s ongoing effort to streamline navigation and create visual consistency across the operating system.

Settings Gets Smarter Navigation

Microsoft appears to be giving Windows 11’s Settings application another round of polish, according to reports from testers in the company’s Insider program. The latest preview builds, identified as KB5067109, reportedly introduce what Microsoft is calling “Device Cards” – essentially consolidated information hubs that provide quick access to system details and related settings areas.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
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Microsoft Expands Copilot with Voice Activation and Screen Analysis Features

Microsoft is rolling out new Copilot capabilities that enable voice activation and screen analysis across Windows 11 devices. The features represent the company’s continued push to integrate AI throughout its operating system, though some functionality remains limited according to early testing.

Microsoft’s AI Expansion

Microsoft is significantly expanding its Microsoft Copilot AI assistant with new voice activation and screen analysis capabilities, according to reports. The company is introducing Copilot Voice and Copilot Vision to what sources indicate will be “every Windows 11 device where Copilot is available,” marking another step in Microsoft’s aggressive AI integration strategy.

by Tyler Brooks P.E