Insiders still on Windows 10 just got an update with new features

While Windows 11 is in the headlines, Windows 10 has a few new features on the way.

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What you need to know

Microsoft just releasedWindows 10 preview build 19044.1200 (21H2) to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. The build includes a short list of changes that were first announced whenMicrosoft confirmed Windows 10 version 21H2.

Insiders already in the Release Preview channel will receive the update automatically. Insiders that were moved from the Beta channel to the Release Preview channel because their PCs didn’t meet the minimum requirements ofWindows 11can get the update through the “seeker” experience in Windows Update.

The update includes a handful of new features first mentioned in aMicrosoft blog postin July:

The update also brings a long list of fixes:

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.