It’s time for Insiders to update Windows 11 if they want to try the latest clock app and version of the Microsoft Store
Microsoft just shipped a new Build to the Canary Channel and new app experiences to select Insiders.
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What you need to know
Microsoft has a few features and changes available for testing among Canary Channel Insiders. The tech giant shipped Windows 11 Build 22718 to Insiders recently, and it also rolled out an improved version of the Microsoft Store to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. Those in the Canary Channel can install the build through Windows Update or people can use theISO for Build 27718.
Many of the changes seen in Windows 11 Build 27718 have appeared in other Insider builds over the last few months. For example, Microsoft has been testing first letter navigation in the taskbar for a while.
While not exclusive to Build 27718, an updated version of the Microsoft Store is also available to Insiders. Dev and Canary Channel Insiders running Windows 11 version 22409.xxxx.x will see a version of the Microsoft Store that features categories. Clicking on these will take you to a page full of apps within categories, such as productivity, entertainment, utilities, and music.
All Insiders, regardless of which channel they’re in, will be able to test an updated Clock app that has two new widgets. The new widgets show a countdown or a timer, depending on which one you pin to your widgets board.
You can read through all the changes, fixes, and known issues with Windows 11 Build 27718 onMicrosoft’s blogor browse through what’s new below.
Windows 11 Build 27718
General
Lock screen
Start menu
Taskbar & System Tray
Notifications
Windows Share
Narrator
Energy Saver
Windows Update
Input
Administrator protection
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