Microsoft has introduced new features in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds, focusing on enhancing search functionality and adding shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode. The updates, available in Beta Build 26220.9836 and Experimental Build 26340.9843, aim to streamline user experience by providing quick access to essential settings without exiting gaming mode.
The new Xbox shortcuts allow gamers to control Bluetooth, WiFi, and power settings directly from the gaming interface. This eliminates the need to navigate away from the game, ensuring a seamless gaming experience. Additionally, the search improvements are extensive, enabling users to filter results by files, actions, or web results.
Users can now perform actions like adjusting screen brightness or volume directly from the search box. The search feature also supports interactions with connected phones, allowing users to make calls and access other functionalities. Results now offer more detailed information, such as file modification dates, authors, stock prices, and weather forecasts.
Microsoft has also included a feedback mechanism to improve search accuracy. Users can click thumbs-up or thumbs-down icons inline to help train the search algorithm over time. For a comprehensive list of changes, Microsoft's blog post provides further details.