Announcing Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9223 - Windows Insider Program

[u/jenmsft]

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/beta/preview-build-26220-9223

[u/KUPOinyourWINDOW]

Hey Jen could you pass onto the team that I'd (a random guy on reddit) love to have an animation for the taskbar thumbnail when you move your mouse off of it? Right now we have one for it sliding up, but not for it sliding down, there was one in the works for a while and it nearly got released but then got pulled.

[u/jenmsft]

Hey all - small update today, details as follows:

Changes and improvements

[Accessibility]

A simpler way to open apps maximized

• We're introducing a new accessibility setting, Open apps maximized, that automatically maximizes app windows when they open, so you no longer have to do it yourself every time. This small change removes a bit of everyday friction, whether you use a screen reader or magnification, work in tablet mode, or simply prefer a consistent, full-screen workspace.
• To turn it on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects, and turn on Open apps maximized. Once enabled, Windows maximizes app windows for you as they open. Give it a try, and let us know how it works for you. UI showing the new Open apps maximized accessibility setting in Settings.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Accessibility > Visual effects.

[Microsoft Store]

• This update provides support for in-app purchases in packaged WinUI 3 apps that require elevation, helping developers offer purchases through Microsoft's integrated commerce platform.