Windows 11 Beta Build 22635.4510 Released with New Share Buttons, Gamepad Keyboard Features, and Additional Improvements

New Windows 11 Insider Preview Update: Build 22635.4510

Microsoft has introduced a fresh Windows 11 preview update for Insiders, with Build 22635.4510 (KB5046716) now available for download. This update features significant taskbar enhancements, newly incorporated share buttons, a specialized keyboard layout for gamepad users, and a range of additional improvements throughout the operating system.

Key Enhancements in Build 22635.4510

Gradually Rolled Out Changes and Improvements

Taskbar & System Tray

• Introducing the ability to share files directly from jump lists on the taskbar. This feature allows users to right-click on an app, such as Notepad, to access file-sharing options.

Input Enhancements

• The rollout of the new Gamepad keyboard layout continues, enabling users to navigate and type with an Xbox controller via the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11.

Improvements for Narrator

• New functionalities in the Narrator’s scan mode have been added. Users can now skip links and jump to lists within documents or web pages quickly. To use these features, initialize Narrator (Win key + Ctrl + Enter), activate scan mode (Caps Lock + Spacebar), and utilize the shortcuts ‘N’ for skip and ‘L’ for jump.

Speech Enhancements

• The speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities have been enhanced, particularly for Narrator, voice access, live captions, live translations, and voice typing. Users might need to manually update their language files, which will be made available separately via the Microsoft Store.

Lock Screen Fixes

• An issue causing an unexpected “You’re offline. Widgets are unavailable”message has been resolved.

For detailed information, you can check the full announcement here.

Important Update Regarding Windows 10 Beta Channel

In related news, Microsoft has officially discontinued the Beta Channel for Windows 10. This week marked the final insider update for the operating system in this channel, transitioning forward to Release Preview updates only for Windows 10 users.

For more insights and images about Build 22635.4510, you can visit the source page here.