9 new features that arrived on the Windows 11 Insider Program during the second half of July 2025

In mid-July 2025, Microsoft rolled out seven additional preview versions of Windows 11, bringing the total number of previews for that month to more than a dozen. Some of these builds were associated with the version updates 24H2 and 25H2, while others did not belong to any specific development branch.

In the Canary Channel, we’ve seen:

27913
27909
27902

In the Dev Channel:

26200.5710
26200.5722

In the Beta Channel:

26200.5710
26120.5722

At present, builds from the Development and Beta channels share a great deal of similarity, despite belonging to separate versions. Meanwhile, the Canary Channel has recently unveiled three new builds, focusing mainly on fixing issues and making minor adjustments.

Despite not including any new features, the company provided an ISO file for download, which corresponded to build 27902, in the Canary Channel.

Here, I’ll outline the key aspects and updates you can expect within the Windows Insider Program from mid-July 2025 onward.

Biggest changes from the Windows Insider Program in July 2025

Beyond the repairs and small adjustments made over the past seven updates, this tech titan has also been focusing on implementing these modifications.

1. Click to Do improvements

Beginning with versions 26200.5710 (Development) and 26120.4741 (Beta), Windows 11 includes an update that enables image, chart, or graph description from a Click to Do snapshot on Copilot+ PCs equipped with AMD or Intel processors.

With the release of builds 26200.5710 (Dev) and 26120.4741 (Beta), Windows 11 introduces a new update that empowers Click to Do snapshots on Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD or Intel processors to describe images, charts, or graphs.

To use this feature, simply open Click to Do (by pressing Windows key + Q), right-click on any item, then choose the “Describe Image” option.

Previously, this particular feature could only be accessed on Personal Computer (PC) models with Copilot+ that were equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

Moreover, starting from versions 26120.5722 (Beta) and 26200.5722 (Dev), the “Click to Do” function now offers an interactive learning guide, featuring both text and images, to assist novice users in grasping the basics of this feature more effectively.

Whenever you need to refer back to this tutorial, simply click on ‘Click to Do’, then choose the main menu from the toolbar, and pick the “Start Tutorial” option instead.

2. Windows Narrator with image description generation

In simpler terms, the new version of Windows 11’s built-in narrator tool now offers an enhanced capability. This function, much like the Click to Do action, enables the description of intricate details about pictures, diagrams, and statistical visualizations on your screen.

Previously, this functionality was limited to Copilot+ computers equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. However, as of now, it can be found on Copilot+ PCs that use both Intel and AMD processors.

As a researcher, I’d like to guide you on how to activate an image description feature. To do so, simply press the “Narrator key + Ctrl + D” keyboard shortcut. This will enable the feature to verbally describe the context of the image, which may include people, objects, colors, text, and numbers.

This feature also expands to non-Copilot+ PCs, but it’ll only generate basic image descriptions.

This feature has been available since build 26200.5710 (Dev) and 26120.4741 (Beta).

3. Lock Screen widgets discovery

In the ongoing enhancement of Lock Screen settings, starting from builds 26200.5710 (Dev) and 26120.4741 (Beta), the company has introduced a new feature called “‘Suggested Widget Updates on Lock Screen’“. This feature will occasionally refresh your Lock Screen with helpful widget suggestions.

4. Recent activities privacy setting for AI features

To check which third-party apps have access to AI models on Windows 11, the development team has recently revamped the “Text and image generation” page within the “Privacy & security” section, adding a new “Recent activity” feature to provide you with that specific information.

This modification was implemented alongside the release of versions 26200.5710 and 26120.4741, which were deployed in both the Development and Beta testing groups.

5. Settings app with AI agent

Previously, we observed that AI agent capabilities would appear within the Settings application. In actuality, Microsoft intends to initiate a staged deployment of this functionality with the August 2025 Security Update in the main software channel.

From build versions 26200.5722 (Development) and 26120.5722 (Beta), the new feature will be available on Copilot+ computers equipped with AMD and Intel processors.

With this latest addition, you can effortlessly manage settings and troubleshoot problems using everyday language, all without the need to navigate to a particular webpage. I’ve already drafted a tutorial detailing the feature and steps to kickstart its usage.

6. Second Change setup page update

The page called SCOOBE appears unexpectedly either when you reboot your system or update it, suggesting two actions: first, activating the cloud backup service; second, encouraging you to utilize Microsoft Edge as your default web browser.

Previously, each suggestion was presented on a separate page, but from builds 26200.5722 and 26120.5722, Microsoft has started grouping recommendations together on a single page instead.

7. Windows Search with image grid results

During the latest pre-release versions (Beta and Dev Channels) for Windows 11, they are trying out a layout that displays image search results in a neat grid format.

During a search using the Windows Search bar, a set of up to a certain number of image previews (thumbnails) will be displayed on a grid layout in the left panel. This is intended to streamline the process of locating your desired picture more efficiently.

8. Notification Center calendar and clock for secondary monitors

In the versions 26200.5722 and 26120.5722 of Windows 11, the company is enhancing the Notification Center interface to enable you to open the fly-out from additional monitors as well, featuring a complete clock that displays seconds.

To access the Notification Center, simply click on the area displaying the time and date located at the taskbar (on your screen) where you wish to open the interface.

9. Task Manager with new processor usage mechanism

Lastly, I’m thrilled about the return of a fresh perspective! In the upcoming previews (Beta and Dev Channels), Microsoft is reviving the view that displays processor usage across the Processes, Performance, and Users pages within the Task Manager app.

The fresh perspective will display the conventional measurements commonly employed by industry benchmarks and external applications. To access the old measurements, navigate to the “‘Details’” page, right-click a column, pick the “‘Select a column’” option, then choose the “‘CPU efficiency’“.

This action will add another column on the page to view the legacy processor usage metrics.

Since my last summary of the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft has been focusing on the most intriguing advancements. Simultaneously, they’ve been implementing various small adjustments and minor updates as well.

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2025-07-31 14:10