The latest KB5050081 makes the new Outlook the default client of the app on Windows 10
KB5050081 also brings new enhancements to Windows 10's Calendar.
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Microsoft has rolled out a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build, KB5050081, to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, and with it, the Redmond-based tech giant made the new Outlook app the default mail app on this Windows version.
The new Outlook app for Windows, announced in September 2022, replaces the classic Windows Mail & Calendar app, which was recently retired. The app is built with the Project Monarch framework, which brings apps like OneNote and Sticky Notes to more platforms.
The new Outlook app brings a slightly refreshed design and several new features. The Mail app now integrates seamlessly with the Calendar app, allowing users to send meeting invites and share availability directly from the Outlook Mail app. There’s also the ability to see the weather forecast in the Calendar app, as well as holidays and events for those in the US.
Additionally, KB5050081 introduces support for GB18030-2022. This update supports the amendment to the GB18030 character set standard in China, which displays Chinese, Cyrillic, and other characters.
Another notable change in the build is that Microsoft has addressed a problem in Windows that could lead to apps failing due to memory depletion. The company also notes that it’s resolved an issue where the Windows Snipping Tool would stop responding after pressing Windows + Shift + S multiple times while the Narrator was running.
Regarding fixes, Microsoft has corrected issues causing certain USB-connected printers to fail to initialize, errors with NFC readers when reading card UUIDs in specific scenarios, and more.
Microsoft adds additional driver blocklist entries to help protect against BYOVD vulnerabilities. In the wake of the recent discovery of exploit code in the wild, the company has added several drivers to a blocklist to protect against the so-called “Bye-ya” vulnerability.
KB5050081 is available now for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel via Windows Update. You can check out Microsoft’s full release notes for more on the new build.
With the rollout of Build 19045.5435 to the Release Preview Channel, the Beta Channel for Windows 10 is no more. From now on, the only remaining channel for Microsoft’s aging operating system will be the Release Preview Channel, which tests non-security updates before their public release.
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