Windows 11 Insider Build 26120 Released: New Battery Features, Gamepad Keyboard, and More!
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Windows 11 Insider Build 26120: New Battery Features, Gamepad Keyboard, and More!
Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel have something exciting to explore with the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120 (KB5050103). Packed with fresh features, key improvements, and bug fixes, this update continues to refine the Windows experience while testing concepts for future releases. Here’s everything you need to know:
What’s New?
1. Revamped Battery Icon and Percentage Display
Microsoft is introducing a redesigned battery icon in Windows 11. The new icons use color coding to indicate charging states:
- Green for charging,
- Yellow for energy-saving mode, and
- Red for critically low battery.
Additionally, you can now toggle on a setting to display your battery percentage right next to the icon in the system tray. This highly requested feature makes it easier to monitor your PC’s battery at a glance.
2. Gamepad Keyboard for Xbox Controllers
Microsoft has reintroduced the Gamepad keyboard layout for touch devices, allowing users to navigate and type using an Xbox controller. This new feature includes button accelerators and vertically aligned keys to improve navigation patterns.
3. Narrator Gets Smarter
Enhancements to Narrator’s scan mode include new shortcuts for quick navigation:
- Jump to list items (press
I
), - Move to the start or end of tables and lists (press
,
or.
).
These updates improve accessibility for reading long documents and navigating large web pages.
Improvements and Fixes
This build addresses several key issues:
- File Explorer: Fixed address bar overlapping, improved cloud file thumbnails, and more.
- General Performance: Resolved background crashes impacting a subset of Insiders.
- Scanner Detection: Fixed a bug preventing some apps from detecting connected scanners.
Known Issues
There are still a few quirks being worked out:
- File Explorer may take longer to close for some users.
- Voice Access might not work in this build.
- Live Captions may crash during language switching.
Stay Updated
Dev Channel builds like this one offer a sneak peek at new features in the works. Features roll out gradually, so if you don’t see these updates immediately, they’re on the way. Don’t forget to share your feedback in the Feedback Hub (WIN + F)!
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