Windows Weekly 829

Windows 11: We’re having another moment!

• After hitting Release Preview last week, Moment 3 will arrive in preview form next week (Week D) or the following week and then head to stable on June 13 (Patch Tuesday).
• Now we have a better understanding of Microsoft’s update schedule for Windows 11
• Feature Updates - one per year in H2, deployed logically using best-known configurations first
• Moments - once per quarter
• Controlled Feature Releases (CFRs) - almost every month, deployed randomly
• App updates - can happen anytime based on readiness\
• Continuous innovation isn’t just for Windows. In fact, we can assume that mobile was the inspiration for this. Windows feels pressure from mobile. Does mobile feel pressure from web?
• When Moment 3 arrives, can people in Release Preview automatically exit Insider Preview?
• Phone Link support for iPhone goes to stable
• Windows 10 version 21H2 exits support next month, leaving 22H2 as the last version standing for non-managed businesses

Bing/AI/cloud

• Bing chatbot gets contextual chat, a few changes on mobile
• EU begins an antitrust investigation of Azure

• Google barely mentioned Android 14 and didn’t mention Google Assistant at IO keynote. This is by design: Like Microsoft marketing the cloud before it was ready for 10 years, Google is marketing AI

  Dev

• First Rust code shows up in the Windows kernel (in Insider)
• Visual Studio is getting its first visual refresh in over 10 years

• Build 2023 is next week! Any sessions stand out? (You can save sessions you want to see to your virtual backpack)

  Xbox

• EU regulators approve Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
• UK CMA acts like a bunch of crybabies
• Microsoft announces more Game Pass titles for May
• Here comes another Windows-based gaming handheld

Tips and Picks

• Tip of the week: There is a new Windows 11 ISO coming
• App pick of the week: Brave
• RunAs Radio this week: Dealing with Vulnerable Exchange Servers with Gareth Gudger
• Brown liquor pick of the week: Goodridge & Williams Northern Grain Whiskey

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• Transcripts: Windows Weekly 829, Transcript

Links

• Windows 11 Build 22621.1776 Brings Several New Features on the Release Preview Channel
• Here’s What to Expect in Moment 3
• We’ve Having Another Moment (Premium)
• It’s Not Just Windows 11 (Premium)
• Phone Link for iOS is Now Available for All Windows 11 Users
• Windows 10 Version 21H2 Exits Support Next Month
• Microsoft Starts Rolling Out Contextual Chat in Bing and More
• EU Starts Antitrust Investigation of Microsoft Azure
• A-I-A-I-IO (Premium)
• First Rust Code Shows Up in the Windows 11 Kernel
• Visual Studio is Getting a Long Overdue Visual Refresh
• Build virtual backpack
• EU Approves Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
• UK Regulator Responds to EU’s Decision on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal
• FIFA 23, Planet of Lana, More Come to Game Pass in May
• Asus ROG Ally Gaming Handheld Launches on June 13 for $699.99
• Brave is Adding a Forgetful Browsing Feature
• Dealing with Vulnerable Exchange Servers with Gareth Gudger
• Goodridge & Williams Northern Grain Whiskey