New Windows 10 Release Preview Update: Features and Fixes
Microsoft has rolled out an update to the Windows 10 Release Preview channel, alongside new Windows 11 preview builds. With the Beta Channel now eliminated, the Release Preview is the sole remaining channel for Windows 10 Insiders, bringing exciting new features, including the latest Outlook app, and several important fixes.
Changelog Overview
Below is a summary of notable changes and fixes introduced in this update:
- [Calendar] New! Stay connected and organized with an enhanced calendar experience.
- [Mail] New! The Outlook for Windows app is now the default free mail client, featuring a fresh icon on the Start menu. Users who have pinned the previous mail app will notice that its icon has been replaced automatically.
- [GB18030-2022 Support] This update now incorporates support for the latest amendments to the GB18030 standard.
- [Virtual Memory Fix] Resolved: An issue that caused depletion of virtual memory, which could lead to applications malfunctioning.
- [Chinese Pinyin IME Updates] Bing will discontinue automatic search suggestions for search engine sites, such as Baidu. Users can now receive manual suggestions by utilizing Ctrl + Tab or the chevron button (>).
- [NFC Reader Fix] Resolved: Intermittent failures in reading Universal Unique Identifiers (UUID) by NFC readers, which occurred after multiple scans using point-of-sale (POS) applications.
- [USB Printing and IPP Over USB Fix] Resolved: An issue where an installed printer would fail to initialize during the spooler process.
- [Driver Vulnerability Enhancements] This update expands the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist, adding more drivers identified as at risk for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
- [Screen Capture Stability Fix] Resolved: The Capture Service and Snipping Tool occasionally became unresponsive when the Windows logo key + Shift + S was pressed multiple times while Narrator was active.
Further Information
For additional details on this update, you can visit the official announcement on the Windows Blogs.
For more insights and images, check out the source article on Neowin.
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